OSHA Cites Lockout Tagout Again!

Over the past several months, we have received various calls relating to OSHA visits and citations relating to mechanical Lockout Tagout (LOTO), OSHA Standard, 1910.147.  Establishments being visited were a mix of manufacturing and other general industry operations. Lockout Tagout relates to de-energizing anything that has energy that, if not controlled and/or discharged before performing…

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Indoor Environmental Issues: Assessing and Managing Your Indoor Environment Quality

Indoor environmental quality focuses on providing an indoor environment that keeps occupants comfortable, productive, and healthy.  The perception of poor indoor air quality manifested by excessive dust build-up, wide temperature variations or uncomfortable temperature can lead to complaints that are sometimes difficult to quantify.  The most common indoor complaints include improper temperature, the perception that…

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