Field Safety
Lockout/Tagout Can Be Required More Than You Think
A look at a fundamental safety rule service mechanics must consider when working on elevator equipment: the control of hazardous energy, more commonly known as lockout/tagout procedures. Given that this...
The OSHA Arc Flash Dance
The conflict between what OSHA and the industry define as “appropriate” standards is examined. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA. Its purpose was to ensure safe...
Read the Label
By Jeffrey Sargent Provisions were added to NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC) and NFPA 70E® requiring that labels on electrical equipment convey an important safety message to employees who...
The Real Clout of Consensus Standards
This article tries to answer some nagging questions regarding company compliance with consensus standards. by Paul Waters Over the past two years or so, I have received many questions from...
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