Los PCB han sido identificados como un probable carcinógeno para los humanos. Si se le pide a su centro de servicios que recoja un equipo que se sospecha PUEDE contener PCB, haga que lo prueben en campo ANTES de recogerlo. De esta forma, la responsabilidad sigue siendo del cliente. Una vez que recoja un dispositivo que contiene PCB, la responsabilidad es suya.

PCBs have been identified as a likely carcinogen for humans. If your service center is asked to pick up equipment that you suspect MAY contain PCBs, have it field tested BEFORE picking it up. Once you pick up a device that contains PCBs, the responsibility is yours.

This presentation addresses many of the most common safety hazards and situations that face service centers.

The pressure to do well at work can be motivating, but if not channeled correctly, it can become overwhelming. Combined with the challenges life brings outside of work, that overwhelming feeling can transform into stress. Stress typically leads to a negative state of mind and can result in burnout or even other more serious mental or physical health problems.

La presión para hacer bien su trabajo puede ser motivante, pero si no se canaliza correctamente, puede volverse abrumadora. Combinado con los desafíos que trae la vida fuera del trabajo, ese sentimiento abrumador, se puede transformar en estrés. El estrés normalmente conlleva a un estado mental negativo y puede provocar agotamiento o incluso otros problemas más graves de salud física o mental.

There are many ways that people can manage their well-being. The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on all facets of society. People must take a practical approach to handle the toll on mental health.

Near Miss? Near Hit? Close Call? No one ever wants to hear these phrases. These unplanned incidents have the potential of causing serious damage or injury. A good number of these narrow escapes come from a lack of defining proper processes and procedures. Too many people think “no harm, no foul.” Unfortunately, this does not address the root issue. Someone could have been seriously hurt. Not addressing the underlying problem will undoubtedly allow it to happen again.

Cleaning of electric motor parts is performed in every electrical apparatus service center. This begs the question of whether or not cleaning is being done productively and with minimal safety and environmental consequences.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) recently released revised data for the top 10 OSHA violations for the 2019 fiscal year. For the ninth consecutive year, Standard Number 1926.501: General Requirements for Fall Protection lands at number one with 7,014 violations. This article will help you avoid violating this important standard ... or better yet, avoid an employee injury.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as considerations for doing so.