NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety
The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. This standard sets official guidance for how to address electrical maintenance needs. The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance brought about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. Formerly a […]
OSHA cites tool and equipment manufacturer after maintenance electrician suffers severe burns during an electrical arc blast
OSHA cites Stanley Black+Decker for safety failures, assesses $222K in penalties WILLARD, OH – One of the world’s largest and best-known tool and equipment manufacturers could have prevented a 29-year-old maintenance electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast at a company facility in Willard if required safety standards were followed, a U.S. […]
Tragic Electrocution at Windmill Farm Claims Life, Willacy County Investigates
A fatal workplace incident at a windmill farm in Willacy County results in the electrocution death of a man, sparking an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Tragic Electrocution at Willacy County Windmill Farm A routine day at a windmill farm located at the intersection of FM 1018 and FM 507 turned tragic when a […]
OSHA Fined Manufacturer $389K for Safety Violations Including Lockout Tagout
US Department of Labor investigates worker’s injury, finds Ohio rubber manufacturer continues to ignore federal workplace safety standards OSHA proposes $389K in penalties to HBD/Thermoid Inc. following severe injury BELLEFONTAINE, OH ‒ An Ohio industrial rubber hose manufacturer with a long history of federal workplace safety issues could have prevented a 25-year-old worker from suffering […]
New DOL Rule Expands Electronic Submission of Injury Data in High-Hazard Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its regulations to implement increased protection measures for workers, mandating certain employers in high-hazard industries to submit more comprehensive electronic records of workplace injuries and illnesses. This is effective as of January 1st, 2024. The regulation, announced in July of 2023, stipulates that companies with 100 or […]
OSHA Requirements for Lockout Tagout – The Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) 1910.147
Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart J Subpart Title: General Environmental Controls Standard Number: 1910.147 Title: The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). Appendix: A GPO Source: e-CFR 1910.147(a) Scope, application, and purpose – 1910.147(a)(1) Scope. 1910.147(a)(1)(i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment […]
What is NFPA 70B?
What is NFPA 70B? Proper maintenance is absolutely essential to the safety of your facility and your employees. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, details preventive maintenance for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment—such as those used in industrial plants, institutional and commercial buildings, […]
Contractor electrocuted at AT&T Facility in Massachusetts
Worker reportedly working on emergency lighting conduit at the time A worker has been fatally electrocuted at an AT&T facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The incident was announced this week by Cambridge Police and the Middlesex District Attorney. The incident occurred on the morning of November 7. At 8.30 am Cambridge Police responded to to a […]
OSHA Electrical Requirements 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices [Subpart S, Electrical]
Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart S Subpart Title: Electrical Standard Number: 1910.333 Title: Selection and use of work practices. GPO Source: e-CFR 1910.333(a) General. Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when […]
Six Steps to Workplace Safety
Follow these 6 steps to create a safer work environment for everyone! 1) Perform a Facility Safety Audit/Analysis Conduct a thorough analysis of plant operations. Inspect work areas, shipping and receiving areas, and equipment. Examine accident and injury reports. Identify operations and areas that present hazards. 2) Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Select personal protective […]
