Arc Blast Hierarchy Of Controls
Arc blast dangers can be minimized with a Hierarchy Of Controls. Hear the difference between arc flash and arc blast, plus the five methods to prevent them. The surface of the sun is cooler than an arc blast. This explosive electrical hazard can easily kill and injure. In this podcast we present the Hierarchy Of…
Dan Clark | January 12, 2016 | Arc Blast, Hierarchy of Controls, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, PPE, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
6 Ways To Prevent Workplace Amputations
Workplace amputations are in the spotlight at OSHA. They’ve updated their National Emphasis Program on Amputations. Hear about best practices to avoid them. Some industries have over double the number of amputations compared to industry norms. In this podcast, Dan Clark shares six tips to keep workers protected from losing a finger, leg or arm.…
Dan Clark | October 23, 2015 | Podcast, Workplace Amputations | Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Avoid The Fatal Four
Avoid the Fatal Four construction dangers. They kill more workers on job sites than any other. Listen and hear how to avoid them. Over 58% of construction fatalities in 2013 resulted from Caught-in/Between accidents; Electrocutions; Struck-By Object accidents; and Falls. In this podcast, Dan Clark details the statistics from OSHA. Dan also gives tips on…
Dan Clark | February 5, 2015 | Fatal Four, Podcast | Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Lockout-Tagout Shortcuts That Kill
Lockout-tagout (LOTO) is not just for major equipment repairs. Do it for maintenance, cleaning, and even retrieving stuck items, or it could be fatal. In this podcast we discuss the importance of not taking shortcuts. Workers and managers should always “do it right” and use lockout-tagout signs and labels. Implementing this element of 5S and…
Dan Clark | September 9, 2014 | Lockout-Tagout, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Podcast | Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance | 2 min read
Machine Safety At Work
Machine safety at work requires constant attention. In our industrial age, there are many moving parts and sharp edges. Listen for tips on machine safety. In this podcast, we review nine rules to keep workers safe around machines. Important issues covered include lockout/tagout, loose clothing; flame resistant clothing, PPE, and more. In the battle of…
Dan Clark | August 19, 2014 | Hand Safety, Machine guarding, Podcast | Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Lockout Tagout, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Lockout-Tagout Systems
Lockout-tagout is the #1 cited violation for general industry by OSHA, but they estimate the lockout-tagout standard prevents 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries annually. LO/TO is being adopted industry-wide and on a global scale as a best practice for increasing facility safety. Locking out machinery that is defective or dangerous due to a malfunction, in…
Dan Clark | May 6, 2014 | Lockout-Tagout, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Podcast | Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 5 min read
