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10 Most Frequently Cited Standards by OSHA in 2013

Most Frequently Cited Standards

The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) :

• Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
• Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
• Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)
• Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)
• Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
• Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)
• Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
• Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)
• Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)

For more detailed information, visit Frequently Cited OSHA Standards . At that site, you can generate a report on the most frequently cited federal or state OSHA standards by your NAICS code and the number of employees in your establishment.

Revised ANSI Standards for Head Protection

Head Protection
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 Revised to Include Three Non-Mandatory Features for Head Protection
The updated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 Standard has been released. This voluntary industry standard establishes the types and classes of industrial helmets and provides performance and testing requirements for them. Additions to this standard are easy to understand, and the basics of Z89.1 regarding Types I & II classifications have not changed.

Three non-mandatory tests have been added. Manufacturers who want to claim any of these features can (1) test their helmets according to the new procedures, and (2) mark their products appropriately.

Three Non-Mandatory Tests Outlined in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009:
1. Reverse Donning
In order for a helmet to be worn in reverse or a swing ratchet suspension to be used in a helmet, that particular helmet must be marked with the symbol (reverse donning) to indicate that it meets the new ANSI/ISEA Z8S.1-2009 non-mandatory reverse donning test In order to do this, the helmet's suspension must be reversed so that the nape strap is in the rear (back of wearer's head).
2. Lower Temperature (LT)
Helmets that meet ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 requirements for LOWER temperatures can be marked with LT by the manufacturer.
3. High Visibility (HV)
Helmets that meet the non-mandatory requirements for high visibility, including special tests for Chromaticity and Luminescence for added visibility, can be marked with HV by the manufacturer.

Electrical Performance
The electrical performance requirements in the 2009 Standard are identical to those in the 2003 Standard
1. CLASS E (Electrical) Helmets intended to reduce the danger of exposure to high-voltage electrical conductors, proof-tested at 20,000 volts.
2. CLASS G (General) Helmets intended to reduce the danger of exposure to low-voltage electrical conductors, proof-tested at 2,200 volts.
3. CLASS C (Conductive) Helmets not intended to provide protection from electrical conductors.

All Safety Products sells head gear that meets new revised ANSI standards.


MSA Altair Maintenance-Free Single Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector

At All Safety Products, we occasionally call your attention to a new product we are proud to offer.

Features:

• An excellent triple alarm system.
• An IP67-rated rubberized armor housing and one-button operation.
• Warranteed for two years (averaging two alarm minutes per day) or 1,080 alarm minutes with no maintenance.
• Patented MSA-built Button™ toxic gas sensors feature stainless steel construction and contain solid electrolyte, virtually eliminating the possibility of sensor leakage.
• Built-in IR communication makes retrieval of the automatically stored 25 latest alarm events easy for assessment.

3M Aura 9210+ N95 Particulate Respirator

Here is another new product that All Safety Products is proud to announce..
3M Part Number: 9210PLUS

Features:

• N95 Approved filtering facepiece particulate respirator
• Designed to direct exhaled air away from the nose panel. helping reduce eyewear fogging
• Comfortable braided headbands help keep respirator securely in place and minimize pulling of hair
• Curved low profile design conforms well to nose and eye contours, allowing more room for eyewear
• Individual packaging and flatfold design provides convenient storage and portability
• Soft inner materials
• Compatible with a variety of eyewear
• Adjustable noseclip helps provide a custom secure seal
• Innovative chin tab designed for ease of positioning, donning and adjustment

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