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STC NEWS
STC Expands Consulting Team. Jerry Hendel, CIH, CSP joins our consulting team as an STC Program Director located in our Oakland, CA office. >>>
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DID YOU KNOW?
OSHA amended the inspection and certification requirements for Mechanical Power Presses under 29 CFR 1910.217(e). >>>
American Red Cross and OSHA will host a free webcast "Bloodborne Pathogens - What You Need to Know to Prevent Disease Transmission in the Workplace" >>>
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SAFETY QUIPS & QUOTES
 The door to safety swings on the hinges of common sense.
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On The Audit Trail - Lockout/Tagout
Barbara Jo Ruble, QEP, CPEA, STC President, Baltimore, MD
Almost every compliance audit we do results in findings related to lockout/tagout (LOTO). We're not alone--in fiscal 2013, citations against the hazardous energy control standard (29 CFR 1910.147) were number 8 on OSHA's Top 10 list. >>> |
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A Term To Remember
Hazardous Energy - Any energy, including mechanical (e.g., power transmission apparatus, counterbalances, springs, pressure, gravity), pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical, nuclear, and thermal (e.g., high or low temperature) energies, that could cause injury to employees. Danger is only present when energy may be released in quantities or at rates that could injure employees.
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 HazCom - What's Next?
Carol Robinson, CIH, CSP, STC Principal & VP, Oakland, CA
HazCom 2012 is the first update to the original Hazard Communication standard (HazCom 1994) and aligns the standard to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The parts of the HazCom 1994 that did not relate to the GHS remain largely unchanged. Read on for an overview of HazCom 2012 and its deadlines. >>>
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 Proposed Changes to the Multi-Sector General Permit for Storm Water Discharges
Russ Boesch, Sr Program Director, CPEA, CHMM, Nashua, NH
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (known as the Multi-Sector General Permit, or MSGP) is undergoing revision. The existing MSGP was issued by EPA in 2008 with a 5 year effective period, expiring on September 29, 2013. >>>
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 When Should a Generator Not Sign the Manifest?
Kathy McKinney-Tovar, STC Senior Analyst, Vallejo, CA
If you sign hazardous waste manifests for your company, have you been trained in how to properly prepare a waste for transportation in accordance with DOT regulations? If not, do you know that you can be held personally liable for any incidents? >>> |
 Is Underwear PPE? Curt Johnson, CPEA, STC Sr Program Director, Richmond, TX
You Must Be Joking! It is difficult to deal with this subject seriously. But beyond your Mother's concern about always wearing clean underwear (since you could be in an accident and the doctor should only see you in fresh fruit of the looms), some cringe-worthy questions are worth asking in the workplace. >>> |
Our next EHS Puzzle Contest is on! >>>
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STC Webinar
Effective Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO): What You Need To Know To Ensure Compliance With OSHA's LOTO Standard
Date: Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Free! All are welcome!
Each year, STC conducts numerous health and safety compliance audits at facilities throughout the US and, with few exceptions, our auditors identify compliance deficiencies with the site's hazardous energy control program (better known as lockout/tagout or LOTO). Most of the time these nonconformities are due to a lack of understanding of OSHA's hazardous energy control standard.
Our presenter, Jerry Reid, STC Program Director, will provide a detailed look at the OSHA requirements, review the common compliance issues identified through auditing, and share insights on how to ensure that your LOTO program effectively protects your employees against the dangers of hazardous energy.
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/482149274
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar
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Thank You!
We hope you have enjoyed this quarterly newsletter. If you would like more information regarding any of these articles, please feel free to contact the authors. You can find contact details in the author bios at the end of each article, or on our website - www.specialtytechnicalconsultants.com.
And we hope you will register for our January webinar - Effective Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO): What You Need To Know To Ensure Compliance With OSHA's LOTO Standard.. Happy Holidays. STC Principals and Consulting Team
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Questions about this Newsletter?
Melanie Powers-Schanbacher
Telephone: 908.707.4001
Email: mpowers@stcenv.com
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