Open pits are among the most regulated — and most commonly cited — fall hazards in general industry facilities. Service pits, repair bays, pump station access points, and underground vaults all fall under OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard. This guide covers the specific federal requirements, guardrail specifications, the under-10-foot exception that confuses many facility managers, and the protection options available today. Last updated: March 2026. References current OSHA Subpart D...

Fire extinguisher storage decisions come down to environment, capacity, and code compliance. Cabinets enclose extinguishers behind doors. Racks hold multiple extinguishers on open freestanding frames. Both are OSHA-compliant when properly installed --- the right choice depends on your facility type, the number of units you need to store, and how quickly your team needs to access them. This guide compares cabinets, racks, and wall brackets across every factor that matters: OSHA and NFPA...

Every employer covered by OSHA must comply with 29 CFR 1910.157, the federal standard governing portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. This guide covers every requirement — mounting height, placement distances, inspection schedules, training obligations, and current penalty amounts — with the exact regulatory citations you need for compliance documentation. The requirements below apply to general industry workplaces. Construction sites fall under a separate standard (29 CFR 1926.150)....