HazCom Labels And SDSs – OSHA Talks

HazCom labels and SDSs are confusing – until now. Two OSHA industrial hygienists explain what is happening right now with the Hazard Communication Standard. Hear about HCS 2012 changes in chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets. OSHA’s Lana Nieves and Sven Rundman of The Directorate of Enforcement Programs discuss major and minor details that every…

Dan Clark | September 18, 2015 | HazCom Labels, Podcast | GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 11 min read

NFPA 70E Standards 2015

NFPA 70E electrical standards see a major shift in the 2015 edition. Hear Bill Burke of the NFPA explain the change in risk assessment. Bill urges non-electricians to be aware of NFPA 70E. It will help them understand the potential for huge liabilities with loss of life, critical injuries, and equipment damage from electrical hazards.…

Dan Clark | March 23, 2015 | Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 9 min read

Electrical Safety At Work

Electrical safety at work kicks up a notch with strong advice from OSHA trainer Jon Koppari. Hear Jon’s tips for safety managers, owners and workers. In 13 short minutes, Jon covers lockout/tagout; arc flash PPE, arc flash labeling, NFPA 70E regulations and much more. Jon even explains why birds aren’t electrocuted when they rest on…

Dan Clark | March 18, 2015 | Electrical Safety, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 8 min read

Safety Management System Improvements

Safety Management. Has it helped workplace safety improve? Safety management systems expert Maureen Johnson, of IBM, rates 30 years of safety. As the Integrated Health Services Program Manager for IBM, Maureen describes strides made in safety management systems since she entered the industry in 1985. Dan Clark interviews Ms. Johnson about the different types of…

Dan Clark | March 6, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Management | NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 9 min read

Do A Combustible Dust Test

Combustible dust explosions can happen in a confined workspace without notice. Hear dust and flammability expert Dr. Ashok Dastidar discuss a Go/No-Go test, and how to collect a sample of dust in your facility. Fine metal or organic particles can burst into flames. Dr. Dastidar warns that dust which comes from something that isn’t normally…

Dan Clark | February 27, 2015 | Combustible Dust, Podcast | Fire Safety, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 12 min read