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The 2009 edition of NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace contains several changes over the previous edition. One change addresses CPR training for qualified persons. Article 110.6(C) states: "...Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods...
While performing simulated OSHA inspections for clients, I commonly observe inadequate guarding in metal fab/machine shops: lack of guarding on drill presses, shears, etc. An additional area is failure to guard chucks on metal lathes. An employees' clothing or body...
A client recently contacted me after attending his son's soccer match. He was concerned about the poor condition and stability of the bleacher seats inside the soccer stadium and asked me if there are any periodic inspection requirements for bleacher seating. Listed...
Some flammable safety cabinets are equipped with grounding connections. However, NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids - does not require the cabinet to be grounded. The connection is merely provided by the manufacturer. Grounding and bonding becomes a concern...