Washington state’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and Lewis Equipment Co. have settled an appeal of safety violations that were cited after L&I inspected three tower cranes at construction ...

Traditionally, lockout/tagout is treated as a one-off encounter each time. Even if six maintenance electricians have each performed lockout/tagout on the same machine several times, the “new guy” ...

The construction industry remains one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. Just last year, fatalities in the private construction industry increased five percent to the largest number since ...

In order to prevent the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery or equipment during servicing or maintenance, a lockout/tagout plan must be custom-tailored to each facility. The lockout/tagout ...

An OSHA investigation has revealed that Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC—one of 29 facilities operated by automotive supplier Faurecia North America—could have prevented the death of a ...

A Mississippi poultry processing plant faces a fine of over $200,000 for allegedly disregarding safety standards, leading to a worker's death. A Hattiesburg, Mississippi, poultry processing plant's ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- When it comes to controlling hazardous energy, we tend to focus on the mechanic, technician or the authorized employee’s responsibilities. These individuals perform the ...

A Green Township food processing plant is facing a proposed fine of over $240,000 following a federal investigation after an employee needed to undergo finger amputation, according to the Occupational ...