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Implement NFPA 70E & NESC Arc Flash Training Changes By Hugh Hoagland OSHA hasn’t made major changes to the U.S. electrical safety standards since OSHA 1910.269 was created in 1994. That should change in 2013. OSHA’s regulatory calendar issued last year, announced that it will be updated by March 2013, but it now looks like [...]

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More and more, the demand for flame resistant (FR) clothing that is “Dual Hazard” is increasing. Many in the safety arena are finding that their workers face more than one hazard throughout the day, and more and more FR fabric manufacturers are developing fabrics that can protect against multiple hazards. What Does Dual Hazard Mean? [...]

OSHA has just released a 30-page booklet detailing what a Combustible Dust explosion is and how fire fighters should prepare/prevent/and fight those types of hazards. Take a look at the attachment for some valuable information about combustible dust hazards. OSHA Booklet for Firefighters    

  Below is an update from Safety Smart Today on combustible dust and how OSHA has reacted since the infamous Imperial Sugar explosion. Read on… Combustible Dust Update The Imperial Sugar explosion served as a national wake-up call on the dangers of combustible dusts. OSHA began work on a new standard for combustible dusts. Five [...]