by Chris Walter | Oct 23, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 21, a Boston jury returned a verdict of $7.55 million against a Massachusetts insulation company after a former employee and power plant worker developed Mesothelioma. The law firm of Waters Kraus & Paul in partnership with Thornton Law Firm were...
by Chris Walter | Jul 31, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA’s new Injury Tracking Application (ITA) allows employers to digitally submit injury and illness data required under the new electronic record keeping rule. Starting Aug. 1, companies with at least 250 employees will be required to electronically submit the...
by Chris Walter | Jun 26, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection
What do painting, welding, insulating, and repairing have in common? They’re all duties performed in a shipyard, and they also all create respiratory hazards for workers. In conjunction with the shipbuilding industry’s previous use of asbestos in manufacturing,...
by Chris Walter | Jun 9, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA recently designated June 12-18 as Safe + Sound Week. This nationwide event aims to raise awareness and understanding of the health and safety programs that protect workers. The event is co-sponsored by AIHA, NSC, ASSE, and NIOSH — and has more than 85 partners...
