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The Basics of Electricity

Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms. In their normal state, electrons in a conductor such as copper, freely and randomly move from atom to atom.

The Basics of Electricity2018-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

Supermarket: Lockout/Tagout Spanish

Failure to lock out and tag machinery before working on it is a major cause of injury and death in the United States. Workers can be electrocuted or lose fingers, hands, arms, or suffer severe crushing injuries because machinery is inadvertently turned on while being serviced or maintained. Lockout/Tagout prevents these in juries. This short program is designed to explain basic lockout/tagout procedures, some terminology used in the procedures and general requirements.

Supermarket: Lockout/Tagout Spanish2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Supermarket: Lockout/Tagout (7 min)

Failure to lock out and tag machinery before working on it is a major cause of injury and death in the United States. Workers can be electrocuted or lose fingers, hands, arms, or suffer severe crushing injuries because machinery is inadvertently turned on while being serviced or maintained. Lockout/Tagout prevents these in juries. This short program is designed to explain basic lockout/tagout procedures, some terminology used in the procedures and general requirements.

Supermarket: Lockout/Tagout (7 min)2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Laboratory Electrical Hazards

A scientist was conducting an experiment using a portable fluorescent lighting rack.  The lighting rack was plugged into an electric timer, which was plugged into the wall. However, since the timer only accepted a two-prong plug, an adapter was used to allow the three-prong plug of the lighting rack to be used with the two-prong outlet of the timer.

Laboratory Electrical Hazards2018-09-23T00:00:00+00:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns

An electrical burn occurs when skin meets an electrical voltage. It does not always leave a significant burn to the skin, but the electricity can cause significant internal damage to nerves, muscles and internal organs.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns2018-09-16T00:00:00+00:00

Utilities: Safely Installing and Removing Overhead Power Lines

When you install or remove overhead lines, you must protect yourself and others against hazards that could expose you to shock, electrocution, falls, flying and falling objects, and burns.

Utilities: Safely Installing and Removing Overhead Power Lines2018-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division

Hazardous Locations are defined as premises, buildings or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibers.

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division2018-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone System

Hazardous Locations are defined as premises, buildings or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibers.

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone System2018-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

OSHA has issued citations for eight alleged serious safety violations [...]

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Worker’s Death Results in Company Being Cited for Willful Violation

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

Worker’s Death Results in Company Being Cited for Willful Violation2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita Dairy

An OSHA inspection found 24 alleged serious violations, most of [...]

Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita Dairy2018-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

Tire Plant Cited For Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations

The company was cited for repeat violations alleging that machinery [...]

Tire Plant Cited For Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations2018-03-10T00:00:00+00:00

Texas Refinery Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Issued $237,500 in Proposed Fines

An inspection of a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, [...]

Texas Refinery Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Issued $237,500 in Proposed Fines2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Sign Company Fined $448,000 for ‘Willful’ Violations

OSHA is proposing nearly $450,000 in penalties against a Minneapolis [...]

Sign Company Fined $448,000 for ‘Willful’ Violations2018-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

OSHA Says Fall Hazards Topped Big Apple Violation List

An OSHA construction safety task force that descended upon 46 [...]

OSHA Says Fall Hazards Topped Big Apple Violation List2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Oven Manufacturer Cited for Multiple Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

Proposed fines totaling $187,150 have been issued to an industrial [...]

Oven Manufacturer Cited for Multiple Alleged Willful, Serious Violations2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations

OSHA says an inspection revealed that employees of a Georgia [...]

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Paper Mill Cited for Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Facing $136,000 in Fines

The Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, ME, was issued repeat citations [...]

Paper Mill Cited for Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Facing $136,000 in Fines2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Pipe Fitting Company Cited for 47 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $116,500 in Proposed Fines

OSHA conducted an inspection after a worker crushed his hand [...]

Pipe Fitting Company Cited for 47 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $116,500 in Proposed Fines2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Printing Company Fined Nearly $160,000 for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

OSHA initiated an inspection in response to a formal complaint [...]

Printing Company Fined Nearly $160,000 for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

New York Retailer Issued $233,500 in Proposed Fines For 16 Alleged Safety Violations

OSHA responded to an employee’s complaint and determined that exit [...]

New York Retailer Issued $233,500 in Proposed Fines For 16 Alleged Safety Violations2018-02-20T00:00:00+00:00

Ohio Company Cited for 33 Alleged Serious Safety Violations Following Fatal Fire

A metal treatment company was investigated by OSHA after an [...]

Ohio Company Cited for 33 Alleged Serious Safety Violations Following Fatal Fire2018-02-20T00:00:00+00:00
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