This post is in response to what seems to be a lot of confusion as to the requirements for a standby rescue team. The following are the answers to a few questions and dilemmas we have run into.
Q: When … continue reading
A question arose about the proper way to wear Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC).
OSHA standards to do not specify how FRC is to be worn. OSHA has released a letter of interpretation specifying when and where Oil & Gas workers … continue reading
We had the following question come in:
… continue reading“I have a crew of guys who are going to location to gauge tanks. When they open the hatch, there is a chance they could get a blast of H2S or Benzene. This
1) How often do I need to be fit tested?
In order to ensure that employees can enjoy the continued protection offered by a properly fitting tight-fitting face piece respirator, employees need to be fit tested at given intervals and … continue reading
With everyone preparing their OSHA 300 and 300A forms, one common mistake is made when recording extremely long term incidents. These are the ones were the employee cannot perform his normal job function for months. When recording days away or … continue reading
With the start of the new year we wanted to make sure that everyone remains current with their safety programs. Some requirements need to be addressed within a short amount of time, while others will be spaced out throughout the … continue reading
Most people will agree that OSHA requires ladders to be tied off when in use, but this is not necessarily true. Actual OSHA requirements specify that ladders must be secured when on slippery surfaces or when the ladder could be … continue reading
A question arose as to the regulation of firearms, specifically shotguns, for work use. The use in question was for busting “clinkers” in power plants, but they have also been used for scaring ducks out of evaporation ponds and for … continue reading
We came across the issue of hotwork today. The question came in because an employee had seen his company require hotwork permits on oil production locations for using a generator near production tanks, but the employee was directed to drive … continue reading
he current issue is regarding the necessity of a hearing conservation program in regards to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95. The widely recognized regulation as to when the program becomes necessary reads as follows:
The employer shall administer a continuing, … continue reading