Identifying Potential Inhalation and Noise Hazards in Abrasive Blasting Operations July 2012 - Thomas E. Enger, MS, CSP, Chmm, Clemco Industries Corp.

Keeping Workers Safe During Abrasive Blasting November 2011 - Thomas E. Enger, MS, CSP, CHMM, Clemco Industries Corp.

A time to help and something else May 2011 - Bill Shoup, Executive Director, SSPC

News

May 2011

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SSPC News

May 2011

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What's New in Equipment for Protective Coating Work

August 2010 - JPCL staff

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Safety monitoring and remote control systems for blasting in shipyards

July 2010

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Supporting the Troops: Complex Strategy Worked for Repainting Ft. Lewis Water Tank

June 2010 - Susan Drozdz, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, with contributions from Mike Hasbrook, Washington Industrial Coatings

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Overcoating the Caruthersville Bridge: Met the Challenges from System Selection to Application and Protection

May 2010 - Ernst Toussaint, EIT; Ross Sherwood, EIT, Tennessee Department of Transportation; and Scott Stotlemeyer, PE, Missouri Department of Transportation

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On safe surface prep for offshore platforms

April 2010

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Controlling Traffic on Highway and Bridge Painting Jobs

January 2010 - Robert Ikenberry, California Engineering Contractors, Inc.

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Regulation News: Defendants in Painters' Deaths Get Extension

November 2009 - Karen A. Kapsanis, JPCL

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Top Of The News

November 2009

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2009 Annual Directory of Architectural Coatings Consultants

October/November 2009

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Problem Solving Forum: How to Set Up Ventilation in Confined Spaces

September 2009

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The Art of Access

September/October 2009 - Joe Schuster

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Top of the News

September 2009

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Regulations and Coatings Work: Key Developments over 25 Years

August 2009 - Alison B. Kaelin, CQA, KTA-Tator Inc., and Karen A. Kapsanis, JPCL

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The green revolution enters the antimicrobial fray

August/September 2009 - Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

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Tips for Maintenance Coating Work on Offshore Oil and Gas Rigs

August 2009 - Michael Babiarz, Line-X Protective Coatings

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2009 Equipment Buying Guide - Safety

June 2009

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Painter Electrocuted on Bridge Project May 23, 2013

Safety in Abrasive Blasting Recorded on March 27, 2013

Coatings Inspection Instruments: A PaintSquare Video Education Series Presented by KTA-Tator

Phil Calvo on Changes in the Coating Industry Posted on August 21, 2012

Dangers of the Daily Juggling Act From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis Posted on 3/28/2013

‘Competent Persons’ vs. Competence From On the Contrary by Simon Hope Posted on 2/7/2013

Clean and Green? Maybe... From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis Posted on 12/31/2012

Foul Play with the Not-So-Fine Print

From On the Contrary by Simon Hope
Posted on 12/11/2012

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Not Strangers to Danger

From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis
Posted on 10/25/2012

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When Safety Incentives Backfire

From Hard Hat Geek by Robert Ikenberry
Posted on 10/16/2012

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Social Media: Y U Should ‘Like’ It

From Rules of Engagement by Pamela Simmons
Posted on 9/12/2012

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Wanted: Common Sense on Next Lead Regs

From Hard Hat Geek by Robert Ikenberry
Posted on 9/4/2012

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Rebuilding a Skilled Workforce

From Hard Hat Geek by Robert Ikenberry
Posted on 8/13/2012

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The Flip Side of Social Media: The Evolution of Connectivity that Counts

From Taking it Personally by Pamela Simmons
Posted on 4/9/2012

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AIHce 2013 May 18 - May 23, 2013

Free Webinar: Protecting Workers from Falls April 10, 2013

Free Webinar: Confined Space Entry on Construction Projects November 21, 2012

2012 Chemical Sector Security Summit

July 31 - August 1, 2012

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Symposium ISTSS 2012

March 14 - March 16, 2012

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Free Webinar: Aerial Lift & Scaffold Safety

November 30, 2011

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Pipeline Safety 2011

November 17 - November 18, 2011

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N. American Industrial Coating Show

October 4 - October 6, 2011

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AIHce 2011

May 14 - May 19, 2011

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SSPC Northern California-Nevada Chapter Dinner Meeting

August 19, 2010

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AIHce 2010

May 22 - May 27, 2010

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The buyer of a foreclosed, century-old home sold for $3,600 was awarded $115,000 because she did not receive an EPA lead notice. Who should be responsible for such notifications? May 6 to May 12, 2013

Federal lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to allow homeowners to opt out of the EPA’s lead-safe painting requirements. Do you support this plan? April 1 to April 7, 2013

What industry trends do you follow most closely? February 18 to February 24, 2013

In these “do more with less” days, how often do you feel safety is being compromised in the process?

December 17 to December 23, 2012

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A worker in the doomed Florida parking garage reported cracks just before it collapsed. Have you ever been concerned about the safety of a building where you worked?

November 5 to November 11, 2012

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OSHA’s UK counterpart is adapting a “loser pays” system, in which companies that break health and safety laws would have to help pay for investigation and enforcement. What do you think of this idea?

August 27 to September 2, 2012

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A Pennsylvania painting company owner faces criminal charges for the electrocution of an employee. Authorities say he ignored the presence of high-power lines on a job site. Is the charge fair?

August 6 to August 12, 2012

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An experienced industrial painter crippled in a 40-foot fall was recently awarded $2.3 million for his injuries, although he was not wearing fall protection. What do you think of this jury verdict?

May 14 to May 20, 2012

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What is the biggest health and safety challenge facing construction, remodeling and painting-contractor companies?

April 30 to May 6, 2012

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Most workplace deaths and serious injuries are easily prevented with well-known safety precautions, yet horrific industry accidents still happen frequently. Who is most responsible for this situation?

April 16 to April 22, 2012

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A senior engineer at MassDOT says the agency has a culture of secrecy about confronting safety issues. How does your company or organization approach safety problems internally and on site?

August 15 to August 21, 2011

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What do you see as the chief cause of accidents on site?

January 31 to February 6, 2011

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Who should be held most liable for unsafe practices at a worksite?

November 22 to November 28, 2010

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Several recent catastrophic workplace accidents have prompted criminal charges against owners of companies involved in the project. When should criminal charges against company officers be an option?

October 25 to October 31, 2010

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A new study shows growing and widespread non-compliance with requirements for Personal Protective Equipment. What is your impression of PPE compliance across the industry?

August 16 to August 22, 2010

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What organization recently issued recommended exposure limits to carbon nanotubes and nanofibers? Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Which of the following alternatives is an engineering control for an air-contaminant workplace hazard? Wednesday, March 13, 2013

What agency is in charge of testing and certifying respirators? Thursday, February 21, 2013

True or false: Working at a height of 6 feet invokes OSHA’s Construction Industry Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L).

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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What organization tests for the health effects of coatings in contact with potable water?

Friday, November 30, 2012

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True or False: Federal agencies must comply with the same health and safety standards as private-sector employers.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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Five painters died and three were injured in a 2007 confined space accident in what type of facility?

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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Breathing grade compressed air (Grade D, as specified by the Compressed Gas Association) must contain what percentage of oxygen by volume?

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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True or false: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for developing and enforcing mandatory job safety and health standards.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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What is the most important reason for a lanyard to be flexible when it is used with a lifeline and safety harness?

Monday, November 21, 2011

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Manufacturers of supplied air respirators must acquire approval for these products from what agency?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Where are you most likely to find oxygen-deficient air?

Friday, October 28, 2011

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True or false: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health prepares and publishes standards on safety in the workplace.

Monday, October 24, 2011

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According to OSHA, what is the primary problem with this marine scaffolding assembly?

Monday, September 12, 2011

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In abrasive blasting work, how small do dust particles have to be to make them respirable and therefore dangerous to health?

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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What is the source of the specification for Grade D breathing air?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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If you are using a supplied-air respirator for protection during abrasive blast cleaning, when is it OK to take it off?

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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True or false: Federal law requires that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), also know as a Product Safety Data Sheet, be published by coating manufacturers for their products, and that employers have these data sheets on hand in the workplace.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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What is the minimum oxygen content of air suitable for breathing?

Monday, June 13, 2011

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Skylights on roofs that do not meet OSHA regulatory requirements for hole covers need to have what OSHA-mandated safeguard?

Friday, April 15, 2011

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What organization conducts research on safety and health issues and provides technical assistance to OSHA?

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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What safety precautions does OSHA require when work is conducted from swing stages 10 feet or more above the ground?

Thursday, April 7, 2011

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An individual using power tools to remove lead-containing paint is wearing a full face respirator with P100 (HEPA) filters and has been fit-tested using the banana oil method. What is the allowable lead exposure level for this worker, according to OSHA Standards?

Arnold Ferguson, CIH, CSP

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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