Authors - Shannon DeCamp
Articles written by Shannon DeCamp
Results: 7
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Managing scrap metal safety Cuts, broken bones, and even amputations—these types of injuries are a real possibility for a worker in a metal forming shop even after the final part has been stamped and formed in the press. That's because managing metal scrap, like any other manufacturing operation, requires the...
Publish date: February 28, 2013 |
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Stepping it upThe Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) is stepping up its
efforts to enforce regulation compliance. A
new agenda calls for more emphasis and
resources geared toward enforcement tactics
such as increasing inspections, penalties,
and fines. Familiarizing yourself with some
of...
Publish date: July 8, 2010 |
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Safety updateA little more than a year after implementing stricter hexavalent chromium standards to the metalworking industry, OSHA has gone a step further and released respirator fit testing guidelines to complement the existing standard.
Publish date: October 28, 2008 |
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Revisions to respiratory protectionThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently made changes to its Respiratory Protection Standard. By answering 6 FAQs regarding respirators, you will be better equipped to implement or update an existing respiratory program.
Publish date: November 6, 2007 |
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Locking in safetyAssessing the work environment, creating programs, and training staff to abide by those programs are the keys to maintaining a safe work environment and avoiding steep fines, worker injury, or death.
Publish date: March 13, 2007 |
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Keep on truckin'Lack of safe operating procedures and safety rule enforcement, as well as insufficient or inadequate training, lead to tens of thousands of injuries each year. Safe forklift practices through proper use, adequate maintenance, sufficient clearing for travel, and correct load stability are the best...
Publish date: August 8, 2006 |
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OSHA's new hexavalent chromium standardChanges are necessary to make sure your welding operation is compliant with OSHA's new permissible exposure limit for hexavalent chromium.
Publish date: May 9, 2006 |
