OSHA believes that contemplated changes to a process must be thoroughly evaluated to fully assess their impact on employee safety and health and to determine needed changes to operating procedures. To this end, the Process Safety Management standard contains a section on procedures for managing changes to processes. Written procedures to manage changes (except for…
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The Ripple Effect of Safety Consider the web of connections you build over a lifetime. How many lives are impacted by one person’s health and safety on the job? What would the ripple effect be if that person were injured, unable to work—or worse? Workplace safety is about so much more than adhering to standards.…
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Falls are one of the most common and dangerous job site injuries, often resulting in serious harm, and, unfortunately, in some cases, death. As an employer, it is your responsibility to set up the jobsite for success and safety to minimize the risk of workers falling. But, how do you do this? What are ways…
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Recent demand for data processing and storage capabilities has engineered a boost in high-tech construction projects, like chip fabrication plans and data centers. The complexity of these advanced manufacturing facilities presents unique safety challenges, underscoring a critical and urgent need for expert safety staffing solutions. ResponsAble is ready to establish a safe and compliant work…
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Let us start with a definition: Axiom: an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth! In 1931 Herbert William Heinrich published his book Industrial Accident Prevention, A Scientific Approach. In the book, the author created the 10 Axioms of Industrial Safety. Although some of his findings that were published in his book have been disputed…
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In recent years, the power and utilities sector has undergone rapid transformation, presenting a number of increasingly complex challenges. As the landscape continues to evolve, the power and utilities sector must now adapt to new technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and infrastructure challenges while striving for optimal operational efficiency and resilience. At the same time, the…
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