Environs articles from April 2005

Environs archives from April 2005

Number of exits required by OSHA.(Safety Shorts)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1) thru (3), employers have several options based on the number of exit routes available. Here are the details: Two exit routes. At least two exit...

Requirements for exits.(Safety Shorts)(safety measures in workplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Exits must be separated from the workplace by fire resistant materials--that is, a one-hour fire-resistance rating if the exit connects three or fewer stories, and a two-hour fire-resistance rating if the exit connects more than three floors....

Can exit doors be locked for security?(Safety Shorts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... According to OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.36(d), exit doors must be unlocked and employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from...

Electrical equipment guarding.(Safety Shorts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... According to 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i), live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded against accidental contact. Guarding may be by means of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or by any of...

OSHA hazard communication trade secrets.(Safety Shorts)(United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... In many cases, the identity of one or more chemicals in the workplace is guarded by the chemical manufacturer or supplier as a trade secret. The identity of the chemicals may be withheld, but the manufacturer must disclose the hazards and...

Universal waste: employee training is mandatory.(Environmental Topics)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Universal waste commonly includes batteries, thermostats, lamps, and pesticides. Some states have listed other universal wastes, including paint, electronic devices, antifreeze, and mercury-containing devices. Although the regulations for...