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SAFETY … Perception vs. Reality

February 22, 2017

By: Matt Edmonds, CHST and Pam Tompkins, CSP, CUSP In today’s world perceptions can sometimes be a far cry from reality. We often hear and see things that shape our...

Does a Host Employer have any responsibility for subcontractors performing non-electrical work inside restricted work areas?

February 16, 2017

The answer is Yes! Host Employers have the responsibility to develop and implement appropriate procedures to ensure required information is communicated effectively...

Electric Power, Safety Culture

Does Your Company Have an Effective Safety Management System?

October 27, 2016

Your safety program can have fully developed rules and procedures, a top-notch training program and the best safety equipment and tools money can buy – and there is...

Leadership Development, Management

Auditing for Safety Improvement

March 31, 2016

The mere thought of participating in an audit can be unnerving. Consider IRS audits for a moment – they can never mean good news, right? So why would an organization...

Electric Power, Leadership Development, Management, Safety Culture

Understanding Safety Culture Through Perception Surveys

January 29, 2016

If you asked workers at your company who is responsible for their safety, how do you think they would answer that question? Would they say the safety director is...

Leadership Development, Management, Safety Culture, Surveys, Training

Understanding OSHA Electric Power Training Requirements

June 22, 2015

Are your employees performing work on or near electric power generation, transmission or distribution facilities? If so, whether they are performing electrical or...

Electric Power, osha, Training

Electric Power Standards- What does OSHA consider reasonable estimates of available heat energy?

March 12, 2015

What does OSHA consider reasonable estimates of available heat energy? Understanding that the largest available amount of fault current does not necessarily translate...

Electric Power, osha

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Electric Power Standards- Aerial Lift Fall Protection

February 22, 2015

Can a 6 foot shock absorbing lanyard be used while working from an aerial lift? The answer requires an assessment to determine if the system will provide worker...

Electric Power, osha

Electric Power Standards- Subcontractors Performing Nonelectrical Work in Restricted Areas

February 6, 2015

Does the Host Employer have any responsibility for subcontractors performing nonelectrical work inside restricted workareas. The answer is Yes! Host employers have the...

Electric Power, osha, Training

Electric Power Training Requirements for Nonelectrical Employees

February 6, 2015

Does OSHA require nonelectrical employees to be “Qualified”? The answer is yes when nonelectrical employees need to access areas, or perform tasks...

Electric Power, Training