Industrial safety procedures and rules date back to the 19th century when the United States enacted its first legislation to regulate the conditions of work in factories. They have since developed ...

Workplace safety procedures are designed to keep employees, visitors and customers safe while helping to reduce the stress associated with the work area. Company management should take the time to ...

NFPA 70E says that an electrical safety program shall identify the procedures employees must use before they can start work if they are expected to be exposed to electrical hazards [Sec. 110.5(G)].

Traveling internationally is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. New languages, unfamiliar streets, unexpected ...

The pros and cons of traditional LOTO procedures versus modern electronic LOTO systems, and how each method impacts safety, efficiency, and standards compliance. When Wayne Rothering went to work at a ...

In order to prevent the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery or equipment during servicing or maintenance, a lockout/tagout plan must be custom-tailored to each facility. The lockout/tagout ...

The following applies to any laboratory equipment items that are used in a laboratory for the purposes of research. This also includes any item that presents an exposure hazard to non-laboratory ...

The VA National Center for Patient Safety has developed a free, downloadable pre-procedure evaluation template for procedures that require moderate sedation. The template identifies key features of ...

As educational institutions grow in size and complexity, it becomes more difficult to keep track of everything that’s going on around campus. Departments are often siloed. This leads to ...

We’ve developed policies for a wide variety of procedures. Contact us for a full copy of any policy listed below. Aerial Platforms and Scissor Lifts Aerial platform and scissor lifts are used by a ...

All Class 3B and Class 4 lasers or laser systems must have a Written Laser Safety Procedure (LSP) in place. The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for creating the LSP and submitting it to the ...