Animal/Insect Safety

Washington — Recent Environmental Protection Agency actions will further EPA’s mission to eliminate animal testing in industrial chemical assessments and promote “more transparent safety...

Big or small, young or old, “any dog can bite,” the American Veterinary Medical Association cautions. “Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest dog can bite if provoked.” Just ask the 4.5 million people nationwide who are bitten by dogs each year.

What does OSHA’s new arc flash guidance mean for employers who don’t have a comprehensive electrical safety program that incorporates employee protection from arc flash hazards?

When do I need an energized work permit?

Workers who are at risk of exposure include poultry and livestock farmers and workers, as well as slaughterhouse workers.

Washington — In light of reports of avian flu in dairy cattle and “a small number of workers exposed to infected animals,” OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

The most common summer pest? The mosquito. A dozen of the more than 200 types found in the United States and its territories can spread viruses such as West Nile, Zika and chikungunya to people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?

Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?