When assessing the hazard controls that are in place to protect workers from hazardous conditions, we look at the hierarchy of controls. Safety and health representatives must be knowledgeable about the selection of controls and how they work. The following is the standard approach to that selection: Personal protective equipment may not be the most…
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What is the unique nature of shutdowns, outages, and turnarounds? What workplace practices on shutdowns, outages, and turnarounds contribute most to improved safety performance? Key findings revealed companies utilizing these best practices have significantly lowered recordable incidence rates: Do outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds require a safety professional? The simple answer is YES! What should management…
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As turnaround season emerges across industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power, and industrial, meticulous planning becomes imperative to ensure efficiency and safety. Safety staffing plays a pivotal role in orchestrating swift and thorough turnarounds, mitigating potential risks and future complications. For your upcoming Turnaround, let ResponsAble’s safety staffing on demand, quickly provide you…
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The simple answer is yes! But when it comes to the Federal government rules, paperwork is still a requirement. Even a small business can be required by the Department of Labor/OHSA to keep certain records required by regulations. Let us start with the OSHA Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational…
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Are you starting or revamping an occupational safety and health program? Well, here is some good advice: The steps are simple, but the process is not easy. In November of 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, issued an updated Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. The last time OSHA issued recommendations for…
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Are you starting or revamping an occupational safety and health program? Well, here is some good advice: The steps are simple, but the process is not easy. In November of 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, issued an updated Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. The last time OSHA issued recommendations for…
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