Put a Lock on Stored Energy
Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries.
Close Calls Reflect Accident Hazards
A worker received an electric shock on a piece of equipment he was using. He was not injured, and he did not report the incident. A few days later another worker also received a shock from the same defective equipment, and again did not report the problem.
Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations GalleryBrewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
Accident Prevention, Article, Electrical, English, Food Service, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing Food, PPE, Topic, Type
Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
OSHA launched an investigation after an employee died and two [...]
Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations GalleryAlleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
Article, Construction, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Machinery/Equipment, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Scaffold, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
OSHA has proposed $54,250 in fines after twice finding workers [...]
Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation GalleryAluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
Article, Electrical, English, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Prevention, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, PPE, Topic, Type
Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
OSHA conducted an inspection in October 2010 and cited the [...]
Six Facts on Electrocution GallerySix Facts on Electrocution
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Six Facts on Electrocution
Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]
Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist GalleryMachinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
Agriculture, Checklist, Construction, Electrical, English, Facilities/Maintenance, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
Working with machinery and equipment is always hazardous. But workers [...]
Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company GalleryAlleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company
Article, Electrical, English, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Topic, Training, Transportation, Type
Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company
After receiving a complaint alleging electrical and machine guarding hazards, [...]
Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies GalleryAlleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
Article, Construction, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
OSHA inspected a Gadsden, AL jobsite as part of a [...]
Six Facts on Burns
Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega [...]
Train the Trainer: Lockout Tagout
The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) Standard is a frequent source of [...]
Preventing Injuries Away from the Job GalleryPreventing Injuries Away from the Job
Accident Prevention, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Health and Wellness, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Off-the-Job, PPE, Topic, Train the Trainer, Type
Preventing Injuries Away from the Job
Not all fatal accidents happen at work. Many of us [...]
Check Out This Home Safety Checklist
It's quite natural to think of your home as the [...]
Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago GalleryAirline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
Article, Compressed Gas/Air, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Materials Handling and Storage, Topic, Transportation, Type
Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
After reviewing occupational injury and illness data, OSHA selected United [...]
Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines GalleryAllegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
Agriculture, Article, Chemical Safety, Construction, Electrical, English, Forestry, General Industry, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials Handling and Storage, Mining, Oil and Gas, Topic, Transportation, Type
Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
The willful violation alleges failure to enforce lockout/tagout procedures to [...]
Safety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards GallerySafety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards
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Safety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards
Don???t be shocked if you quickly finish this crossword puzzle. It???s because of your training in electrical safety.
Word Search – Static Electricity GalleryWord Search – Static Electricity
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Word Search – Static Electricity
Static electricity is the topic of this word search puzzle. See if you can find all the listed words in the puzzle. They relate to the fire and explosion hazards of static electricity.
- Word Search – Electricity Gallery
Word Search – Electricity
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Word Search – Electricity
Make sure you know the meaning of these words related to electrical safety. Why? Because they are about the hazards and precautions associated with electricity ??? at work and at home.
- Word Search – Electrical Hazards Gallery
Word Search – Electrical Hazards
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Word Search – Electrical Hazards
A basic understanding of electrical hazards is a basic survival skill in today???s world. Do you understand the meaning of the terms in this word search?
Welder Electrocuted By Damaged Plug GalleryWelder Electrocuted By Damaged Plug
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Welder Electrocuted By Damaged Plug
About two weeks before this fatality, an electrical plug on a power cable of a welding machine was found to be damaged. The broken piece was the protective aluminum cover which housed the plug attached
Cable Installer Electrocuted
A cable television installer was working from an aerial lift bucket as he strung wires for television cable. He was using a saw to cut tree branches which were in the way. As he elevated
Phone Repairman Dies of Electrocution
A repairman for a communications company was electrocuted recently while fixing a damaged telephone pole in a Massachusetts community.
Restaurant Manager Electrocuted by Fridge
A restaurant manager died after contacting a faulty refrigerator.
Moisture And Electricity A Deadly Mix
A worker had been operating an electrically-powered screw gun with pieces of plywood during a house renovation project. When his co-workers found him, he was dead from electrocution. An investigation suggested this as the likely
Painter Electrocuted and Partner Falls
A painter was electrocuted and a co-worker survived a fall after they connected with a high voltage overhead power line. The two were using an aluminum extension ladder as they cleaned the brick wall of
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