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

Article, Electrical, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Topic, Type

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 FinesVicky Pickford2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations

Repeat and Serious Violations OSHA initiated an investigation of a [...]

Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Repeat and Serious ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Machinery in Motion

In this Safety Talk, we’ll discuss what happens during a caught-between incident, how to avoid hazardous situations when working with machinery, and provide some tips on how to work around machinery without getting hurt.

Machinery in MotionVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Plug into PPE for Electrical Work
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Plug into PPE for Electrical Work

Electrical, English, General Industry, General Safety, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Plug into PPE for Electrical Work

On average more than 150 workers in North America are killed every year from electric shock, burns, and other effects caused by dangerous exposure to electricity. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE).

Plug into PPE for Electrical WorkVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Keep your Guard Up around Machines

Exposure to unguarded or improperly guarded machines causes over 1000 deaths and 20,000 serious cuts, crushing injuries, scalpings and amputations every year

Keep your Guard Up around MachinesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Protecting Against Electrical Hazards

Thousands of non-disabling and disabling injuries occur annually from work with electricity and on average one person dies every day from an electrical incident on the job.

Protecting Against Electrical HazardsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Stay Alert to Stay Alive

Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.

Stay Alert to Stay AliveVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety

Meanwhile, Bill the operator returned from his break. He did not see John and there was no indication the machine was under repair. Assuming his machine was ready to run, Bill started it. He had

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to SafetyVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Press Your Luck with Power Presses
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Don’t Press Your Luck with Power Presses

English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Don’t Press Your Luck with Power Presses

What's at Stake? Do you think it's a good idea [...]

Don’t Press Your Luck with Power PressesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Lock Out Hazardous Energy
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Lock Out Hazardous Energy

English, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Lock Out Hazardous Energy

You must take steps to prevent equipment from becoming energized while it is being worked on. The energy can be pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical or thermal. There can be other sources as well —

Lock Out Hazardous EnergyVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Guards Keep You From Danger

A sawmill worker suffered multiple fractures to his right arm when it became caught in an edger outfeed chain and sprocket. For unknown reasons, he had lifted the guard to check the drive mechanism.

Guards Keep You From DangerVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution
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How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution

Electrical, English, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution

Many victims of workplace electrocution are the people who maintain electrical equipment. Here are some reminders for staying safe while making this equipment safe.

How to Avoid Workplace ElectrocutionVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Put A Lock On Stored Energy – Spanish
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Put A Lock On Stored Energy – Spanish

Electrical, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Put A Lock On Stored Energy – Spanish

La energía mantiene el lugar de trabajo en funcionamiento, pero puede también matarlo

Put A Lock On Stored Energy – SpanishVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones Guard Against Injuries
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La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against Injuries

General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against Injuries

Los dispositivos de protección en las máquinas han salvado muchas vidas y prevenido innumerables lesiones al evitar que el trabajador entre en contacto con equipos en movimiento.

La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against InjuriesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Put a Lock on Stored Energy
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Put a Lock on Stored Energy

Construction, Electrical, English, General Industry, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

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.

Put a Lock on Stored EnergyVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure

Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout ProcedureVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your Way
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Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your Way

Electrical, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Safety Talk, Shiftwork, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your Way

Shortcuts can cause long-term injuries. Here's a story of one worker who couldn't be bothered to lock out.

Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your WayVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Join the Electrical Circuit

If you have to rescue someone who is receiving an electric shock, be careful or you might end up becoming a shock victim yourself.

Don’t Join the Electrical CircuitVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-Job
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Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-Job

English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-Job

The practice of using a lock and tag to isolate power from a piece of manufacturing equipment is not uncommon at work, but you may not realize that more injuries from failure of locking out happen at home and they can be prevented.

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-JobVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement
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Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement

Article, English, Food Service, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type

Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement

Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s [...]

Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations SettlementVicky Pickford2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout Violation
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Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout Violation

Article, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Topic, Type

Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout Violation

A worker for an auto parts manufacturer was performing maintenance [...]

Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout ViolationVicky Pickford2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA conducted an inspection of a bakery after receiving a [...]

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed PenaltiesVicky Pickford2018-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
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Brewery 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