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Picture This! A Shocking Rat’s Nest of Wiring

Amateur "handy persons" often produce shoddy work by failing to realize their limitations. But here's an example of someone crossing the line from shoddy to potentially deadly by performing electrical work they had no business tackling.

Picture This! A Shocking Rat’s Nest of Wiring2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Ice Cream Company Issued $90,500 in Proposed Fines for 22 Alleged Serious Violations

The majority of the citations allege deficiencies in the plant’s [...]

Ice Cream Company Issued $90,500 in Proposed Fines for 22 Alleged Serious Violations2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA inspected an ice manufacturer and issued citations for 20 [...]

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

L.A. Garment Manufacturers Cited for Safety Violations

Garment manufacturers operating in the Los Angeles area have received [...]

L.A. Garment Manufacturers Cited for Safety Violations2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Linen Company Cited for 21 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued $47,600 in Proposed Fines

OSHA conducted an inspection and found a range of hazards [...]

Linen Company Cited for 21 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued $47,600 in Proposed Fines2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Zap Your Thirst Here

Some people get a charge from energy drinks, but here's a way to get one from a plain old drinking fountain. This photograph shows a fountain accompanied by a sign warning of high water pressure, located right next to a unsafely placed electrical outlet and plug.

Picture This! Zap Your Thirst Here2023-09-04T16:32:24+00:00

Picture This! Whaddaya Mean I Can’t Park it Here?

The message on the bright yellow caution sign shown here, warning that the area in front of this electrical panel must be kept clear for 36 inches, seems to have been lost on the person who parked a bicycle right in front of it. 

Picture This! Whaddaya Mean I Can’t Park it Here?2023-09-04T16:27:42+00:00

Picture This! This Power Bar Appears Good to Glow

It's Fire Prevention Month--a good time to point to hazards at work and around the house that need to be addressed before a fire occurs. This photograph shows a power bar that has overheated and could easily have caused a fire. Worse yet, it was still in use, under a bed.

Picture This! This Power Bar Appears Good to Glow2023-09-04T16:26:11+00:00

Houston Manufacturer Cited for Failure to Abate Safety Violations Issued $108,000 in Additional Proposed Fines

OSHA opened an inspection on Jan. 29, 2008 after a [...]

Houston Manufacturer Cited for Failure to Abate Safety Violations Issued $108,000 in Additional Proposed Fines2018-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations

Birdsong Corp. has been cited for 21 alleged serious safety [...]

Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines

Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations List

Fall protection issues have topped the list of OSHA’s most-cited [...]

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations List2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Firearms Manufacturers Under Gun for 50 Alleged Violations

OSHA says inspections initiated by its Hartford, CT, office in [...]

Firearms Manufacturers Under Gun for 50 Alleged Violations2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Embalming Fluid Manufacturer Cited For 41 Alleged Violations

OSHA has issued citations for numerous alleged hazards relating to [...]

Embalming Fluid Manufacturer Cited For 41 Alleged Violations2018-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Drilling Company Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations at Cheyenne, OK Facility

OSHA initiated an inspection of the facility in February and [...]

Drilling Company Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations at Cheyenne, OK Facility2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Developer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Health and Safety Violations Facing $48,100 in Proposed Fines

A New York building developer was inspected in response to [...]

Developer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Health and Safety Violations Facing $48,100 in Proposed Fines2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Electrical Safety Video

Program designed to make employees aware of basic electrical safety in the workplace. Review of safety requirements on plugs, cords, cables, disconnect switches, hand/power safety, and other electrical safety equipment.
(12 Minutes)

Electrical Safety Video2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Employee Safety Orientation Safety Video

This video is the perfect way to introduce new employees to general occupational hazards to which they may be exposed and to re-train experienced workers. Program includes basic safety rules, electrical hazards, powered equipment and machinery, back injury prevention, fire protection and more.
(15 Minutes)

Employee Safety Orientation Safety Video2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Basic Electrical Safety – Spanish

This video is designed to make employees aware of basic electrical safety in the workplace. It reviews safety requirements on plugs, cords, cables, disconnect switches, hand/power safety, and other electrical safety equipment.
(10 Min)

Basic Electrical Safety – Spanish2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Basic Electrical Safety

This video is designed to make employees aware of basic electrical safety in the workplace. It reviews the safety requirements on plugs, cords, cables, disconnect switches, hand/power safety, and other electrical safety equipment.
(10 minutes)

Basic Electrical Safety2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

General Electrical Safety Video

This is an excellent training video for all employees. Discusses electrical safety, grounding of electrical equipment, power cords, extension cords, double insulation, three prong plugs, wires, and a good sfety overview of electrical safety in the workplace.
(16 minutes)

General Electrical Safety Video2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Company Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Safety Violations Facing $79,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found numerous instances of unguarded or inadequately [...]

Company Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Safety Violations Facing $79,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00
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