Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
Good housekeeping practices is the responsibility of all employees and should be part of a regular maintenance program. It should include, an inspection checklist of tasks that are to be performed on a routine basis. It is best to work as a team, and set…
Read MoreAccording to the National Safety Council, using a cell phone while driving is the cause of 1.6 million accidents a year. In the United States, 1 out of 4 motor vehicle accidents occur due to drivers using cell phones, and in 2018, there were more…
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.151(c), companies must provide eyewash stations and showers for emergency use that allows for quick flushing of the eyes and body at worksite locations. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifies that the eyewash…
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Lockout or Tagout is a safety procedure used to safeguard employees from unexpected startup of equipment and/or machines during service and maintenance work that can result in serious injury or death. A lock or tag is used to indicate that the equipment or energy source…
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Oil spills endanger public health, impact drinking water, devastate natural resources and disrupt the economy. Spills can happen during production, storage, or transport. Every effort must be made to prevent oil spills, and to clean them up promptly when they occur. Costs associated with spill…
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According to OSHA, only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate powered industrial trucks. Understanding how to operate a forklift (PIT) safely can help avoid injuries and property damage. Complete the pre-operational inspection, and do not operate a forklift that requires repairs. When operating…
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To maintain your Powered Industrial Truck, OSHA requires a complete inspection on a daily basis, before it is placed into service. Forklifts used on a round-the-clock basis, must be examined before and after each shift. If any defects are found during the inspection, the problems…
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No employee should ever operate a forklift without proper training. This training must include: basic safety rules, material handling procedures, safe operating techniques, and driver’s performance testing. Re-training is required: when there is a failure in the safety procedures, an employee is involved in an…
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Hazards associated with driving during winter weather conditions, including driving on wet, icy or snow- packed roads increase, making it risky to drive in these adverse conditions. It is important to prepare for driving in these conditions as emergencies can happen at any time. Preparation…
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Fire extinguishers are designed to handle different types of fires. Fires are categorized depending on what is burning, and extinguishers are labeled accordingly; A, B, C, and D. Class A is the most common type of fire and involves ordinary combustible materials, Class B involves…
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