NEMA
NEMA stands for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. It was founded in 1926 with the goal of advocating for the electrical manufacturing industry. As the largest trade association for electrical equipment manufacturers in the US, this group creates and publishes various standards for electrical products. This includes standards for things like household electrical outlets, plugs,…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 28, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
IEC
IEC stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission. It is an international standards organization that helps to prepare international standards for a variety of things related to technical, electrical, and electronic topics. They publish these standards for the industry throughout the world. With 89 member countries following the standards published by the IEC, they are one…
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SCBA
SCBA stands for self-contained breathing apparatus. This is a device that is designed to provide breathable air to the person who is wearing it. They are primarily going to be used in environments where the atmosphere is hazardous to the life or health of the person who is wearing it. Having a steady supply of…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 28, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
Facility Condition Assessment
A facility condition assessment, or FCA, is a common activity that is done to many different types of facilities including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and more. They are done to determine the condition of the facility, which can be essential for things like safety, efficiency, and much more. The assessment will look at all aspects of…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 14, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
Engineering Change Order
An engineering change order, which is often abbreviated as an ECO, is a tool that is used to help plan and implement changes to various types of end products or components that are being made. ECOs are also commonly called engineering change notices (ECNs), engineering changes (EC), and engineering release notices (ERN). All these names will…
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OSHA 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
OSHA 1910.132 covers a variety of different topics related to personal protective equipment (PPE). This is written, managed, and enforced by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. While OSHA is specifically a US agency, their rules and regulations are often used by agencies and organizations around the world. In addition, they will often apply when…
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OEL
OEL stands for Occupational Exposure Limit. This is a term used to describe the maximum concentration of any specific hazardous substance that is allowed in the workplace. This references the concentration that is in the air. These limits can apply to any workplace but are most used in environments where hazardous gasses, chemicals, fumes, and…
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JHA
A job hazard analysis, or JHA, is a practice that is used to look at a specific job and determine what, if any, hazards are associated with it. This type of action takes each job and breaks down the actions performed into a step-by-step list. From there, the person performing the JHA can look closely at…
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APWA
APWA stands for American Public Works Association. It is a nonprofit professional association that is made up of multiple different private companies, individuals, and public works agencies. The goal of this group is to promote professional excellence as well as public awareness of various public works and infrastructure issues. They do this largely through advocacy,…
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Workflow Process
A workflow process is a set of activities that are done with the goal of completing a specific task or business outcome. These tasks or activities are generally done sequentially or else in parallel to each other to get the desired results. Coming up with an effective workflow process is important for most industries, and…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
Transformational Leadership
There are many different strategies that leaders can follow to help to get their company or organization moving in the right direction. While just about all leadership strategies can be effective, there are some that can get better results than others. The theory of transformational leadership is becoming quite popular because it not only helps companies…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016
ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016 is a set of information and standards that are put out to specify how to measure the noise-reducing capacity that a given hearing protection device can accomplish. Hearing protection is required in many different situations, especially in the workplace. Making sure that your employees have hearing protection that is sufficient for the level of noise that…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
ANSI/ISEA 107 Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories
When it comes to improving workplace safety, there are many different regulations and strategies that are used, many of which are very effective. One of the best things that can be done, however, has been a popular option since long before regulatory agencies got involved. Wearing high-visibility safety apparel and accessories can dramatically reduce the…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
NFPA 120: Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
Fire safety and prevention is always important in the workplace. For companies that operate coal mines, however, there are a special set of safety steps that need to be taken due to the nature of the environment. Coal mines often have limited ventilation, limited escape routes, and the potential for lots of flammable or explosive materials, which can…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary
5Cs
When looking at manufacturing strategies there are few that are as popular as 5S. 5S helps people in the workplace improve physical safety in a variety of ways, and it is very effective. 5S does not, however, help with the psychological safety of the employees working in an area. To help accomplish this goal, the concept of 5C…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 21, 2022 | CSS.com - Glossary