Agriculture

The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout device

Use this photo to train workers how NOT to carry out a tagout control of hazardous energy when servicing machinery and equipment.

The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout deviceVicky Pickford2012-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Gone Bad
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Fall Protection Gone Bad

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Fall Protection Gone Bad

Can you tell what dangerous and illegal action this worker is engaging in?

Fall Protection Gone BadVicky Pickford2012-09-04T00:00:00+00:00

Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?

This might be an arrangement Blackbeard the Pirate would be proud of, but it won't pass an OSHA inspection. Can you figure out what's wrong with this picture?

Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?Vicky Pickford2012-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Machine Guarding Hazards

This double circular mill saw isn't properly guarded. Can you explain why?

Machine Guarding HazardsVicky Pickford2012-08-10T00:00:00+00:00

Exit or no exit?

Fire Exits must be clearly marked; ditto exits that look like fire exits but really aren't. If it sounds confusing, it's only because it IS confusing.

Exit or no exit?Vicky Pickford2012-08-03T00:00:00+00:00

Hazcom Hazards

This is a great demonstration of how you shouldn't store hazardous materials. Can you spot the OSHA violation?

Hazcom HazardsVicky Pickford2012-07-27T00:00:00+00:00

Forklifts and Scaffolding
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Forklifts and Scaffolding

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Forklifts and Scaffolding

There may be a few situations where this sort of use of a forklift is safe, but this definitely isn't one of them.

Forklifts and ScaffoldingVicky Pickford2012-07-20T00:00:00+00:00

Fire Extinguisher Faux Pas

If you were an OSHA inspector, what would you do if you saw this?

Fire Extinguisher Faux PasVicky Pickford2012-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Ladder Lunacy

The worker in this picture is committing at least 3 OSHA violations--can you spot them?

Ladder LunacyVicky Pickford2012-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

Electricity: Spot the OSHA Violation

Can you find the OSHA violation in this photo?

Electricity: Spot the OSHA ViolationVicky Pickford2012-07-02T00:00:00+00:00

PPE: Spot the OSHA Violation

Do you know OSHA violation the worker in this photo committing?

PPE: Spot the OSHA ViolationVicky Pickford2012-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical Strategies

Although it's not a Hallmark Hall of Famer, NAOSH Week IS an opportunity to make hay with your safety program. Here's how.

Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical StrategiesVicky Pickford2012-05-07T00:00:00+00:00

What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?

The words “safety culture” gets bandied about a lot. What exactly is safety culture? And what impact does it have on a company’s liability risks?

What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?Vicky Pickford2012-05-07T00:00:00+00:00

Model Fatigue Management Policy

Having a written policy stating the organization’s commitment to managing fatigue risks is key. Here’s a Model Fatigue Management Policy you can adapt for your own organization

Model Fatigue Management PolicyVicky Pickford2012-04-23T00:00:00+00:00