Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Lead, Cadmium Hazards Cost Wisconsin Recycler $202K
Chronic exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead and cadmium, presents significant occupational health hazards that can severely impact worker health. Commonly found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and recycling, these toxic metals can enter the...
Protecting Your Team with Onsite Flu Vaccination Clinics
Like clockwork, winter is nearly here. And, as the cold approaches, the significance of flu vaccinations for workers becomes increasingly critical. With the influenza (flu) virus posing a significant threat to employee health and productivity, you can take proactive...
How Will La Niña Impact Outdoor Workers this Winter?
Outdoor workers face significant health and safety challenges during winter months due to adverse weather conditions. The combination of cold temperatures, snow, and ice can lead to a variety of health and safety risks, including frostbite, hypothermia, and trench...
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2024
Every fall, OSHA’s top 10 violations are released, in an effort to inform and educate employers on the most common issues in the workplace. This year's annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2024 was released at the National Safety Council (NSC)...
What to Know About OSHA’s Silica Standard Enforcement Guidance
In an era where workplace safety is paramount, OSHA's silica standard aims to protect millions of workers from the hidden dangers of respirable crystalline silica, ensuring a healthier future across various industries. In an effort to create more uniformity for the...
The Dangers of Airborne Dust in the Workplace
Workplace safety is paramount, particularly in industries prone to fire, explosion, and respiratory hazards. With that said, if you work in a facility that generates airborne dust, you and your team face additional challenges. That’s because airborne dust in the...
Listen Up! October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month
October is recognized as National Protect Your Hearing Month, an important time of year to raise awareness about the importance of hearing conservation in the workplace. Every year, millions of workers are exposed to the hidden danger of excessive noise in the...
Combating Legionnaires’ Disease in the Workplace
Could a lethal danger lurk within your company’s water supply? Unfortunately, it very well could. Legionnaires' disease can strike when you least expect, turning everyday showers, fountains, sprayers, and cooling systems into a deadly health and safety hazard....
NFPA Aims to Keep Firefighters Safe with Standard 1582
Dangers Away From the Flames On Feb. 8, 2017, Illinois firefighter John "Mike" Cummins, of Homer FD, passed out at the wheel while driving home from the station. His passenger, fellow firefighter Cody Shik, jumped from the vehicle just moments prior to it...
The Risks of Creosote Exposure
The Risks of Creosote Exposure Unseen and often underestimated, the dangers of handling toxic substances at work can turn a routine task into a life-changing, health risk. One of these substances, creosote, not only poses a major fire hazard, but also...