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Category: Facility Safety
Safety Cans and Containers FAQs
One gallon of vaporized gasoline can explode with the same force as 20 sticks of dynamite. Safety containers protect workers by minimizing the risk of fires when handling hazardous liquids.
Justrite has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help better explain common concerns of using safety cans and containers in the appropriate way.
Compliance is the First Step on the Safety Ladder
Currently, under OSHA standard 1910.27 cages are required on ladders where the climbs are over 20 feet high. In OSHA’s new standard (OSHA standard 1910.28) taking effect 11/19/2018, a ladder will not be required to have fall protection until their height is over 24 feet (24’-0-1/4” requires fall protection).
How many showers and eyewash stations do I need in my workplace?
The most critical feature in determining the number of onsite showers and eyewash stations needed is proximity. ANSI recommends that any worker should be able to reach the nearest eyewash or shower station within 10 seconds of contact with the hazardous material, regardless of their physical and mental state at the time. This is often assessed as a maximum distance of 55 feet.
Safeguard Against Costly Spills
EPA states their mission as “to protect human health and the environment.” To ensure this, EPA has the authority to enforce federal laws. In 2014, they levied $163 million in combined federal administrative, civil judicial penalties and criminal fines, and sentenced defendants to 155 combined years of incarceration.
7 Steps to Creating an Effective Lockout/Tagout Program
Just shutting down or disconnecting equipment is not enough… Lockout/Tagout keeps employees safe by making it inoperable. Comply with OSHA Regulations and LOCK IT OUT!