Who must follow Process Safety Management regulations? Companies processing “highly hazardous” chemicals must follow the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) standard to assess the risks of processes and establish a series of controls to avoid catastrophic consequences. Does OSHA consider common flammable materials “highly hazardous”? Many chemical companies have assumed […]
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The Guarded Truth: Answers to Machine Guarding Compliance FAQS
The list of possible machinery-related injuries is as long as it is horrifying, from crushed hands and severed fingers to blindness. There seem to be as many hazards created by moving machine parts as there are types of machines. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from needless and preventable injuries. Here’s our answers to some […]
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