Articles
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Texas bill aims for tighter renewable energy restrictions
A bill before the Texas Senate imposes stricter regulatory compliance on renewable energy developers and removes property tax incentives for large solar and wind projects.
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A Recipe for Safety in Commercial Kitchens
Commercial kitchens can be a recipe for electrical tragedy. Stuffed to the brim with appliances that have higher ampere ratings, and wet areas around sinks and on the floor, their environment serves more than its fair portion of electrical hazards. These unique conditions are not so special ingredients that can cause something good to spoil.
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Shock: Electrical’s Deadliest Act
Nothing captures people’s attention more than something that can put on a good show. Add fire or explosions and people will give you all their attention. Therefore, it is not surprising that the industry gives its complete focus on electrical safety to arc flash. It is so much of a showstopper—with its 19,400 °C (or…
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In the Most Dangerous Jobs, Women Left Unprotected by Pink PPE Tailored to Men
Over the past three decades, the number of women in the nation’s most dangerous jobs, such as construction, continues to grow. When women enter these jobs, however, the majority of women find workplaces continue to remain unfit for female workers.
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Many Workers Do Not Receive CPR/AED Training, Survey Says
One-third of workers have not received first aid or CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) training, says a survey published June 19, 2017, by American Heart Association (AHA).
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ANSI/ASSE Z390.1: Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs
PS: Why should safety professionals be familiar with ANSI/ASSE Z390.1? Chuck: The standard is important because hydrogen sulfide is one of the primary hazards associated with oil and gas operations. It is also a problem in the chemical industry, municipal sewer systems and in laboratories. ANSI/ASSE Z390.1-2017 is a revision of a standard originally created
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After Tragic Incident, Man Seeks to Eliminate Human Suffering
Terry Hughes does not have any letters behind his name. However, Hughes has a message for OSH professionals and delivers it with passion. “My definition of safety is the elimination of human suffering,” he says. “We have to make the right choices so that we do our job the right way every time. We have to make…
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NIOSH Establishes Center for Occupational Robotics Research
When NIOSH began to research robots in the early 1980s, its research was limited to robots that were designed to work in isolation from workers, such as in cages or cells. Robots have since become prevalent and more advanced; they are the modern coworker. Few studies, however, have assessed the benefits and risks of robots…
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As Canada Heads Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, CCOHS Provides Workplace Guidance
Recreational marijuana is expected to become legal in Canada by July 2018. To help workplaces prepare for the potential safety challenges and impacts of the proposed legislation, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) published Workplace Strategies: Risk of Impairment From Cannabis.
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Dogs Attack US Mail Carriers at Record Levels
Dog attacks on mail carriers rose to the highest level in 3 decades, says an annual report from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The 6,755 reported incidents in 2016 increased by more than 200 from the previous year. From 2014 to 2015, there was a 15% increase in attacks. USPS says dogs tend to bite