OSHA
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Wind
Ways to Address the Wind Power Technology Talent Gap
In the face of climate change and clean energy mandates, the demand for affordable, resilient and renewable wind energy is set to accelerate. While it took the global wind energy sector 40 years to reach one terawatt (TW) in installed capacity, expected by the end of this year, it will take just eight years to […]
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Press Releases
KPA Launches New, Configurable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management System
KPA launched SDS Manager, a new capability that will provide clients access to over 70 million safety data sheets (SDS) using a very user-friendly interface that will help ensure compliance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s hazard communication regulations. LAFAYETTA, Colo., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ –Today, KPA launched SDS Manager, a new capability […]
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Safety
The Future Direction of Respiratory Protection
An estimated 5 million U.S. workers wear respirators. Employers are required to provide National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirators using a written respiratory protection program enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Design and manufacturing focus on fit, comfort, and ease of use across product lines incorporating advanced technologies, such […]
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Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Vending Simplifies Employee Safety
By many indicators, working in the power sector today is safer than it’s ever been. In 2014, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that utilities had a lower fatal work injury
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Press Releases
Conco Services Corporation Surpasses One Million Man-Hours Free of OSHA Lost-Time Safety Incidents
Conco Services Corporation announces that it has not encountered an OSHA Lost-Time safety incident in more than one million man-hours. This achievement took two-and-a-half years and has positioned Conco to provide services to companies with stringent safety standards. “We are doing our due diligence,” says Craig Lawther, CSP, Conco’s Corporate Director of Safety. “We have […]
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O&M
Making Sense of New Arc Flash Protection Rules
Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains. Analyzing potential incident energy correctly and understanding what personal protection equipment is required can help workers stay safe and avoid painful, or even life-threatening, injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have both […]
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Legal & Regulatory
Expert: OSHA’s Arc Flash Final Rule Will Save Lives
For Samy Faried, an ABB expert who has spent 15 years analyzing arc flash hazards, a new rule recently finalized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will save lives. In April 2014, OSHA published its Final Rule for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standards (29 CFR 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V), which […]
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O&M
OSHA Revises Standards for Line Work and Electrical Protective Equipment
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Tuesday issued a final rule that revises a 42-year-old construction standard for electric power line work to make it more consistent with general industry standards. The final rule, which is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on April 11 and becomes effective 90 days after that, […]
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