Managing Safety Rule Violations
This is the question I am asked most frequently at conferences and when delivering training. The short, direct answer is “Yes.” So, if an individual violates a safety rule, should he or she be punished? It depends. I know that sounds like a consultant’s answer, so let’s discuss what I mean. We can start by […]
NESC 2007 FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING
The NESC 2007 standard sets forth quite a challenge to electric and communication utilities in the area of clothing. The new standard, which becomes law in several states, says, “The employer shall require employees to wear clothing or a clothing system that has an effective arc rating not less than the anticipated level of arc […]