Posted: Sep 09, 2019
With auto manufacturers producing more vehicles with automated driving components, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has developed a technical report to help companies safely manage their high-tech fleets. The report identifies key factors that fleet managers should consider when selecting automated vehicles and outlines a plan to assist with their safe operation.
Posted: Aug 01, 2019
3M Fall Protection announces an immediate stop use a nd product recall of the 3M DBI-SALA Nano-Lok edge and Wrap Back Twin-Leg Self Retracting Lifelines. The twin-leg Nano-Lok edge is part of a personal fall protection system and connects two self-retracting lifelines/devices (SRL’s/SRD’s) directly under the dorsal d-ring of a worker’s harness. It is intended to be anchored at foot-level, and is designed for sharp edge applications. The twin-leg Wrap Back Nano-Lok is intended for wrapping around an anchor and incorporates a similar energy absorber. 3M has determined that in the event of a fall and under certain conditions, the energy absorber may not properly deploy which could expose the worker to serious injury or death. Although there have been no reports of accidents or injuries associated with this issue these products must be removed from service immediately.
Posted: Dec 11, 2018
A robust corporate OSH audit process is a valuable tool for providing input to a company’s board of directorsand senior management regarding the effectiveness of the organization’s OSH programs.