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Got a Question? I Actually Read These.
Unlike the “contact us” black holes at most safety sites, someone actually checks this inbox. Me.
I can’t promise I’ll have the answer to everything—some questions need a lawyer or a qualified safety consultant who can walk your facility. But if you’ve got a specific question about 29 CFR 1910.147, I’ll do my best to point you toward the right regulation, Letter of Interpretation, or resource.
Before You Write
Questions I Can Help With
- Regulatory interpretation: “Does the cord-and-plug exception apply if the outlet is 20 feet away?”
- Procedure requirements: “Do I need a written procedure for a single-energy-source machine?”
- Hardware compliance: “Do these locks meet the ‘substantial’ requirement?”
- Documentation questions: “What has to be on the annual inspection certification?”
- Article suggestions: “Can you write about lockout requirements for [specific equipment]?”
Questions I Can’t Answer
- Legal advice: I’m not a lawyer. If you’re facing an active OSHA citation or legal action, you need counsel, not a website.
- Facility-specific assessments: I can’t evaluate your program without seeing it. That’s what qualified safety consultants do.
- “Is my facility compliant?”: Too many variables. I can explain the requirements—you have to determine if you meet them.
- Product troubleshooting: I review lockout devices, but I don’t work for the manufacturers. Contact Brady or Master Lock directly for product issues.
Response Time
I check messages daily and respond to most within 48 hours. Complex questions that require digging through Letters of Interpretation may take longer.
If you’re asking about something I’ve already covered, I’ll point you to the article. If you’re asking about something I haven’t covered, you might just inspire the next post.
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Business Inquiries
For advertising, partnerships, or media requests, use the form above and select “Business Inquiry.” I’m selective about partnerships—if it doesn’t serve the people reading this site, I’m not interested.
Corrections
Found an error? Regulations change. Letters of Interpretation get superseded. If you’ve spotted something outdated or incorrect, I want to know. Use the form and put “Correction” in your message. Include the article URL and the specific issue.
I’d rather fix a mistake than defend one.
What I Won’t Do
A few things, so we’re clear:
I won’t sell your email. If you contact me, your information stays here. I’m not building a list to monetize.
I won’t pitch you services. This site makes money through affiliate links when you buy products I recommend. I’m not trying to upsell you into consulting packages.
I won’t give you the answer you want if it’s wrong. If you’re hoping I’ll tell you that you don’t need written procedures or that annual training counts as annual inspection—I won’t. The regulation says what it says.
Common Questions (Before You Ask)
“Can you review my lockout procedure?” I can’t review full procedures—that’s consulting work that requires understanding your specific facility. But I can answer specific questions about what the regulation requires.
“Will you write about [topic]?” Maybe. I prioritize topics based on citation frequency, reader questions, and where I see the most confusion. Good suggestions often become articles. Bad ones get ignored.
“Do you offer consulting?” No. I write about compliance. If you need hands-on program development, find a qualified safety professional who can visit your facility.
“Why didn’t you respond to my email?” Check your spam folder first. If it’s been more than a week and you haven’t heard back, your message may have been flagged incorrectly—try again. If you asked something I explicitly said I can’t answer above, that’s probably why.
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For anything requiring physical mail, use the contact form first and we’ll provide an address if needed.
Standard 1910 is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any equipment manufacturer.
