There are many industries in which welding, cutting, and brazing are common. The government administration that regulates these practices in the construction industry is the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). The regulation is 29 CFR 1926 Subpart J. In general industry and in construction most requirements for hot work...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart J, compressed gas cylinders require significant considerations. Transporting, Moving, and Storing Compressed Gas Cylinders Remember the following: One must not hoist or transport by means of magnets or choker slings. Secure hoisted cylinders in a cradle, sling...
Forklifts are excellent labor-saving devices. They save time and reduce the likelihood of injury associated with manual, material handling activities. However, forklifts can become very dangerous if operated by a reckless and untrained operator. All operators should receive safety training prior to being allowed to operate a forklift. Forklift accidents...
Every year many workers are killed in forklift accidents, many caused by overturning the forklift. Other common causes are workers being struck by materials, workers stuck by the forklift, and even workers falling from the forklift. Basic Forklift Safety Practices: Here are a few common safety rules to follow during...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not currently have a standard for the robotics industry. However, there is direction from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and many other organizations. Recommendations By NIOSH To minimize risks NIOSH offers the following recommendations regarding the design of...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not currently have a designated standard for the robotics industry. However, we do have direction from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), American National Standard Institute (ANSI), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and American...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, over 3 million United States employees in approximately 1.3 million workplaces are required to wear respiratory protection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires an annual fit test to confirm the fit of any respirator that...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.134, respirator users should complete a seal check every time one wears a respirator to ensure an adequate seal is achieved. How Do We Complete a User Seal Check on a Filtering Facepiece Respirator? We prepare to wear our respirator by the...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.134 Appendix B-2, respiratory cleaning procedures are indeed mandatory. Procedures for Cleaning Respirators Prepare your respirator for cleaning. Follow these steps: Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters, dissemble facepieces removing speaking diaphragms, demand and pressure-demand valves assemblies, hoses, or any components recommended by your respiratory protection...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.134 Appendix B-2, respiratory cleaning procedures are mandatory. These procedures are provided for your employer to use when cleaning respirators. These procedures are general in nature, and your employer, as an alternative, may use the cleaning recommendations provided by the manufacturer of...