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The release of the long awaited COVID Emergency Temporary Standard from OSHA was presented to the public last week. The 500 page document discusses the parameters of the standard. The link to the document is below. https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-23643.pdf Continue Reading
Discussing the signs, symptoms and risk factors of high blood pressure. Continue Reading
Inspecting your fall protection safety harness before each use. Continue Reading
SMCA Presentation's Personal Meeting Room During this webinar presented by OSHA Philadelphia representatives Jim Touey and Jim Harrity, we review the National Emphasis Program on Amputations. Watch Video View the slideshow presentation Continue Reading
Not all hazards to your eye are apparent. Accidents occur daily that could be avoided with the proper selection, use and availability of approved eye protection. Depending on the job, you may need goggles, an eye shield, facemask, safety glasses or a combination of protection. Select the proper... Continue Reading
Fabricated frame scaffolds, mobile scaffolds and scissor lifts are valuable tools of the sheet metal industry, but they present many safety concerns for our workforce. Hazard awareness and safety planning can alleviate much of the exposure to danger associated with work on scaffolds and lifts.... Continue Reading
During cold weather months, you'll be using your heating systems at the shop and the job sites. All heaters that burn fuel can leak deadly carbon monoxide. These fuels include natural gas, kerosene, oil, and propane. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that furnaces, heaters,... Continue Reading
Compressed gas cylinders, whether containing 'air', oxygen or acetylene, can all be a safety hazard if not handled with care. First, are all cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained? Cylinders should always be considered full and handled accordingly. Handling cylinders is a... Continue Reading
Many times scaffolds are taken for granted. Someone else may have set them up, they have been at the site for a while or the mobile scaffolds are "always there", plus there are many different types of scaffolds. So training in safety on scaffolding is sometimes overlooked. Before employees begin... Continue Reading
Safety in welding is an often-overlooked topic when preparing your safety training. However, it is important for the most experienced welder to be reminded of safety procedures that are invaluable to his safety, coworkers and to the company when working with oxygen and acetylene. There are many... Continue Reading
Summer and hot weather can add another safety concern. Heat related illnesses and injuries can affect you whether in the shop or on the jobsite. Expert from the National Institute for Occupational Safety, OSHA, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommend drinking... Continue Reading
