In a July 2019 OSHA Letter of Interpretation, the Acting Director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs confirmed a 1994 Letter of Interpretation as still applicable today. The following is…
Electrical Safety is Needed Globally Workers in North America and other developed areas employ some of the best electrical safety standards the industry has to offer. The general public in…
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has put out a safety alert based on recent electrocutions in the mining industry. Three fatalities by electrocution have occurred since August 7,…
The Hierarchy of Controls in the NFPA 70E is no longer an informational note. As per the 2018 70E, the Hierarchy of Controls can now be found in 110.1(H)(3). Most,…
Fuyao Glass America, Inc., of Moraine, OH, received a proposed fine from OSHA totaling $724,380. The company received both serious and repeat violations this year. The violations include failing to…
A worker suffered an electrical shock injury after his rubber insulating glove was punctured while he was working. As he reached down to pick up a fallen plastic cover, his…