As we face the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are being told to wash our hands, limit contact with others, sneeze into our arms, and stay home if we feel ill. In other words, live like we work in a food plant. Food and beverage companies across the country have been implementing these hygienic precautions for decades, but there may still be room for improvement.

Lockout/tagout annual audits are essential for maintaining a functional, compliant program. After all, it’s not enough to create lockout procedures and never review them again.The fact is, it’s a best practice to revisit LOTO procedures, employee training and the overall LOTO program and policy at least once a year.

Your costly, outdated electrical signs can easily be replaced with the innovative photoluminescent technology from CBT partner, Lumaware.

Every year OSHA publicizes their list of most cited violations in hopes that businesses will take the time to develop comprehensive safety programs meeting the outlined requirements for OSHA safety standards.

Hoffman Sequestr is designed to help employers create an Electrically Safe Working Condition (ESWC) for their employees as required by NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Sequestr does this by sequestering the line side lugs of the disconnect from the main enclosure. This reduces the risk of accidental contact with the line side power while working in the main enclosure.

Safety products can improve the functional operation of your machinery while helping to increase personell safety, efficiency, and productivity. There are many questions surrounding proper use of these components in various applications, and CBT Hi-Tech Automation Specialist, John Simon, is here to answer them!

CBT has a team of certified Safety Specialists who can complete a comprehensive risk assessment on-site and help you create a safety strategy that works for your business.

The risks run high when employees are exposing themselves to live current electricity daily. Most aren’t aware of the arc flash risks in their plants until it’s too late – when OSHA issues a hefty fine or an employee has seriously injured themselves and damaged equipment. According to the NFPA 70E and OSHA standard, there are six primary responsibilities that facilities must meet to remain in compliance with the electrical codes.