Protecting Lone Workers
September 2, 2020
Lone workers face additional safety hazards as, in addition to the risks present for all workers on a job site, they cannot call out for help to a fellow worker in the event of an emergency.
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Lone workers face additional safety hazards as, in addition to the risks present for all workers on a job site, they cannot call out for help to a fellow worker in the event of an emergency.
OSHA recently proposed a revision to its lockout/tagout standard that has employers worried.
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration held its first-ever noise safety challenge in an effort to provide loud noise protection solutions.
Lone workers face additional safety hazards as, in addition to the risks present for all workers on a job site, they cannot call out for help to a fellow worker in the event of an emergency.
A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has found the percentage of improperly fitted respirators increases with the length of time in between fittings.
Failing to train employees on fire safety and respirator use can result in OSHA citations, injuries and even fatalities.
Gas detection methods have evolved in order to meet increasingly strict standards for worker safety.
An estimated 5 million U.S. workers wear respirators for protection against hazards, but OSHA is finding frequent safety violations related to poor respiratory safety.
The EPA has issued several new regulations for hydrocarbon production and storage facilities in recent years, leading to advances in emissions technologies.