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U.S. Department of Labor’𝘀 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (𝗢𝗦𝗛𝗔) 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗛𝗖𝗦). OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the 7th revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The final rule takes effect on July 19, 2024. OSHA expects the updated standard will improve the standard’s effectiveness by better informing employees about chemical hazards in the workplace. This final rule will increase worker protections and reduce the incidences of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries by further improving the information on the labels and safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals. The final rule will also address issues arising since implementation of the 2012 standard and improve alignment with other federal agencies and Canada. Summary of Changes: https://lnkd.in/e4cJ3J2W OSHA Notice: https://lnkd.in/eA2_8rvA. #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #hazcom #chemicalsafety #chemical #hazmat #hazmatnation

May is National Electrical Safety Month, so each Wednesday this month, we're bringing you some tips and info related to electrical safety in (and out) of the workplace! ⚡ In today's post, we're going to take a look at the "1-Hand Rule" that applies to "throwing" an electrical disconnect. Whenever you need to "throw" a disconnect, where and how you position your body is critical! When performing this task, we want to avoid having any part of our body in the "line-of-fire" in case an arc flash were to occur. In order to do this, you follow the "1-Hand Rule" (previously called the "Left Hand Rule"), which includes the following steps: • 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 - 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. If an arc flash occurs, this prevents you from being directly in the path of the intense thermal energy (up to 35,000°F, which is ~4x the temperature of the sun), flying schrapnel (which can travel up to 700 mph), and the pressure waves associated with it. • 𝐈𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. If the lever is on the right side of the disconnect, stand on that same side and use your left hand to operate the equipment (as shown in the picture below). You don't want to risk having severe burns and/or broken bones from the arc flash. An arc flash can sometimes completely break the panel door off the hinges! • 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭. If an arc flash occurs, it will emit superheated gases. When a person is scared (like you would be if an arc flash occurred right in front of you), a common first reaction is to gasp, causing you to inhale. Inhaling these superheated gases, flames, vaporized copper, and other toxic chemicals can really do some damage to your lungs! • 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 "𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰" 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭, 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Whenever you are performing this simple, yet common task, be sure you're wearing the proper PPE based on a properly performed risk assessment. Electrical Safety Foundation #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #electricalsafety #electrician #maintenance #electricalsafetymonth #esfi #lockouttagout #LOTO

Do you know what "OVER" means on this QRae 3 meter's display? Today, while teaching a confined space entry course in Elizabethtown, KY, students were preparing to go into a sanitary sewer manhole for a training scenario. At the beginning of the pre-entry evaluation, air monitoring results appeared all within acceptable limits. However, while still testing the atmosphere inside the manhole, a rush of water came into the space, causing the students to see the results shown in the picture. Needless to say, we did not enter that manhole, but it started a great discussion and emphasized the importance of continuous air monitoring due to how quickly things can change! Always take the same precautions during training as you would during a real-world scenario! #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #confinedspace #confinedspaceentry #elizabethtown

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What do you see wrong here involving the labeling on Kramer's 55-gallon drum? If you said the NFPA 704 diamond is not used correctly, then you'd be correct! So, what's supposed to be on the NFPA 704 diamond and what's it intended for? First, it's important to note that while OSHA does ALLOW it to be used, they do not REQUIRE it. We do, however, recommend you use this system as long as you do so properly and in accordance with the NFPA 704 standard. The standard applies to industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities that manufacture, process, use, or store hazardous materials. It addresses the health, flammability, instability, and related hazards that are presented by SHORT-TERM, ACUTE exposure to a material under conditions of fire, spill, or similar emergencies - NOT during occupational use (which is why this system is not intended for use on portable containers, such as bottles, drums, etc). Who is the NFPA 704 system intended for? Firefighting, emergency, and other similar personnel, such as EMS, law enforcement, are the only personnel who should be referencing this system as its designed. It is NOT intended to be referenced and utilized by employees unless they are involved in any of these roles. Next, what is supposed to go in each quadrant of the diamond? - The top (red) quadrant is for flammability hazard (ranging from 0 for minimal hazard to 4 for severe hazard) - The left (blue) quadrant is for health hazard (ranging from 0 for minimal hazard to 4 for severe hazard) - The right (yellow) quadrant is for instability hazard (ranging from 0 for minimal hazard to 4 for severe hazard) - The bottom (white) quadrant is for special hazards (see below) The white (special hazards) section is often utilized incorrectly. The NFPA 704 standard only approves 3 symbols to be used in this quadrant: - "SA" for simple asphyxiant (which displaces oxygen); - "OX" for oxidizer (which promotes combustion); - "W̶" for water-reactive (chemicals that react violently or explosively with water, and have a water reactivity rating 2 or 3) We commonly see "☢️" (radioactive/trefoil symbol), "ACID" and "ALK" (for acid and alkaline, respectively), "CORR" (corrosive), as well as numerous other symbols. These are NOT approved for use in the white section because they are supposed to be factored into the blue section. Lastly, it's important to understand where this system should be applied. Signage must be in locations approved by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), and, as a minimum, shall be posted at the following locations: - 2 exterior walls or enclosures containing a means of access to a building or facility; - Each access to a room or area; and - Each principal means of access to an exterior storage area #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #hazmat #hazmatnation #cbrne #hazmatters #firedepartment #firefighters

Today, we finished up our 16-hour NFPA 70E Train-the-Trainer course for several KNAPP employees working in McCordsville, IN! Since it's a prerequisite to complete an approved NFPA 70E Qualified Person course prior to attending, we could focus more on teaching fundamentals and methodology, the ANSI Z490.1 standard, NESHTA guidelines, and how to conduct site-specific NFPA 70E Qualified Person training courses. During the first day, students created S.M.A.R.T. learning objectives for their training program, discussed active and reflective learners, and learned about training needs assessments and gap analyses. On the final day, students created their own training materials using information from the NFPA 70E standard, as well as site-specific hazard and equipment information. Prior to the written exam, each student conducted a 20-30 minute presentation where they were evaluated on overall knowledge of the NFPA 70E standard, responding to student questions, material presented, and overall flow while speaking. KNAPP North America #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #nfpa70e #nfpa #electrical #maintenance #trainthetrainer

May is National Electrical Safety Month, so each Wednesday this month, we're bringing you some tips and info related to electrical safety in (and out) of the workplace! ⚡ In today's post, we're going to take a look at whether electrical tape is acceptable to use on electrical cords, such as flexible (extension) cords, power cords, etc. Electrical tape can serve a lot of different purposes, including keeping wire looms closed on automotive wiring, securing multiple wires together, and even as grips on tool handles. But, what about using electrical tape to cover up small, superficial damage an electrical cord, such as small nicks or cuts on the cord's insulation? In general, electrical cords CAN potentially be repaired as long as the repair returns the cord to the "approved" state. While OSHA does not specifically prohibit you from using electrical tape for repairs, they "strongly recommend" that you don't, giving a couple of reasons as to why this may not be the best idea - even if it appears to be a quick, simple "fix". While taping these incidental abrasions and cuts does not necessarily violate any OSHA standard, OSHA recommends that employers NOT tape this type of damage for two reasons: • OSHA requires that "all electrical conductors and equipment shall be approved." OSHA's electrical standards preclude the use of approved electrical conductors and equipment if their characteristics are significantly altered. Applying electrical tape that is too thick or applying too much of it could change the cord's original flexibility and lead to internal damage; AND • The depth of the abrasions and cuts cannot be monitored to see if they get worse without removing the tape. It should also be kept in mind that the heavy-duty extension cords commonly used on construction sites are designed to withstand a hostile environment. Damage to an extension cord that is bad enough to consider taping may have caused damage beyond the jacket. In addition, OSHA's electrical standards (29 CFR 1910.305 and 29 CFR 1926.405), which are based heavily on NFPA 70 (National Electric Code/NEC), only permits you to repair flexible cords that are 12 AWG or larger for general industry (or 14 AWG or larger for construction industry, which is also what the NEC says). If the wiring is smaller than this, repairs to the electrical cord (e.g., splices, taps) are not allowed, and the cord must be replaced. OSHA Standard Interpretation: https://shorturl.at/inuzO Electrical Safety Foundation #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #electricalsafety #electrician #maintenance #electricalsafetymonth #esfi

Today, we conducted a CPR-AED-First Aid-Bloodborne Pathogens training course in McCordsville, IN for the great folks at KNAPP! In addition to learning how to perform CPR, they learned how to use the new LIFEPAK CR2 AED (the same one we personally use, and in our opinion, the best AED available), basic first aid skills, legal aspects of patient care, as well as tips and tricks from an EMS professional with over a decade of real-world experience and patient care! MCR Medical PRESTAN Products Dean Parrott #arrowsafety #safety #safetyconsultant #safetytraining #manufacturing #osha #glasgowky #louisville #kentucky #assp #construction #oilandgas #training #cpr #firstaid #medical #knapp #walmart

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