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.
The majority of the citations allege deficiencies in the plant’s [...]
OSHA inspected an ice manufacturer and issued citations for 20 [...]
Garment manufacturers operating in the Los Angeles area have received [...]
OSHA conducted an inspection and found a range of hazards [...]
When there's no table or countertop handy and you're hungry, finding a convenient place to plug in a toaster oven can be challenging. But this isn't the solution.
Standing on the top rung of a ladder isn't safe. And neither is this.
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.
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.
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.
OSHA opened an inspection on Jan. 29, 2008 after a [...]
Birdsong Corp. has been cited for 21 alleged serious safety [...]
Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]
Fall protection issues have topped the list of OSHA’s most-cited [...]
OSHA says inspections initiated by its Hartford, CT, office in [...]
OSHA has issued citations for numerous alleged hazards relating to [...]
OSHA initiated an inspection of the facility in February and [...]
A New York building developer was inspected in response to [...]
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Examines proper safety procedures for operating and maintaining powered pallet jacks.
(12 minutes)
An OSHA inspection found numerous instances of unguarded or inadequately [...]
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