Burning Questions

The Wearing and Use of the Safety Vests OSHA 1910.269

Q.  I have a question about OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 Section (I)(6) “Apparel,” specifically (I)(8)(v) regarding the wearing and use of the safety vest. (l)(8)(iv)(D):….for the employer to ensure that…

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FR Compliance vs. Protection: An Important Distinction

Joel addresses a common misconception on fire exposures. The article cites government studies pointing out that flash fires can be greater than 3 seconds and discusses things to consider in…

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Can An Unqualified Employer Determine Who Is Qualified?

Q.   I understand only an employer can determine which employee is qualified or not.  What if the employer themselves are not qualified to do that? A.   You are correct, OSHA…

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