Safety 2010 Proceedings

642 Factors Impacting Certification of Workplace Equipment by Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)

Instructor: MaryAnn Garrahan, OSHA – Office of Technical Programs & Coordination Activities, Washington, DC
Robert Baker, Emerson Process Management, The Villages, FL
Doug Geralde, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Description: This session will address two factors that may seriously impact worker safety and compliance with OSHA standards, counterfeit Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) certification marks and marks no longer valid due to equipment repairs. Solutions are outlined for ensuring equipment is safe and approved.

Level: B