A common question is raised during my NFPA 70E electrical safety courses: what precautions are necessary for laundering arc-rated garments. A few suggestions: 1. Always follow manufacturer recommendations. 2. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. 3. Do not use dryer...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently placed new regulations into effect regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) - sometimes referred to as drones. Below is a summary of key points of the new regulation. What is an unmanned aircraft system...
I recently had a question concerning OSHA's Recordkeeping standard with respect to employee injury reporting and discrimination by drug testing. Federal OSHA states the following: "The rule does not prohibit drug testing of employees. It only prohibits employers from...
I completed the 2015 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon with one year of training. It was a great experience. Alcatraz is an iconic race - swimming 1.5 miles in frigid waters from Alcatraz to shore; bicycling 18 miles up the steep San Francisco roads, finishing with an 8...
On January 20, 2016 a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill employee was burned in an electrical incident and transported to the hospital. Click here for more details. Do your electrical employees wear arc-rated clothing to protect them in the event of an...
I am very pleased to announce Lepera + Associates, PC has agreed to renew their sponsorship agreement as I prepare for the 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. I completed Escape from Alcatraz in 2015 -- this will be my second time entering this event. Click here to...
After completing the 2015 Escape from Alcatraz triathlon, I had several people ask me about my future triathlon plans. Training for Alcatraz was a challenge – a monumental swim in the frigid San Francisco Bay, followed by an 18 mile bike ride up and down the STEEP...
This incident emphasizes the need to enforce safe work practices for employees entering robot cells to perform setup type activities. A risk assessment for each robot cell should be performed according to the recommendations specified in ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012:...
My 2015 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Experience In June of 2014 I read an article about triathlons. I’ve been physically active all of my life so this sounded like a great way to exercise with a specific goal – completing a triathlon. Coincidentally, a triathlon was...
Recently I submitted my Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 5 year recertification summary to the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). In addition, last week I taught two CSP preparatory examination classes to future CSP's. The Certified Safety Professional...