by Chris Walter | Jun 3, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Georgia tire manufacturer faces more than $500,000 in fines after OSHA reported repeated health and safety hazards.According to a May 29 news release, employees were exposed to fall risks, burn, amputation, chemical and electroshock hazards.“This employer exposed...
by Chris Walter | May 27, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Steel Fabricator Cuts Workers’ Comp Premiums in Half A West Virginia steel fabricator was recognized by OSHA for successfully using the on-site consultation program to reduce injury and illness rates. Somerville Industries, Inc., of Mineral Wells, reduced its...
by Chris Walter | May 13, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Harwood Training Grants Return After being initially cut from the FY 2019 budget, Susan Harwood Training Grants totaling $10.5 million will be ultimately be made available this year.Used to offer support for in-person, hands-on training for both employers and...
by Chris Walter | May 6, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Labor Secretary Addresses OSHA Inspections On April 3, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said that he fully expects an increase in OSHA inspections for this coming year.During his testimony about the labor department’s fiscal year 2020 budget request, Acosta...
by Chris Walter | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection
How loud is your worksite? That’s a question employers should be able to answer with a number. OSHA’s Noise Standard requires employers to have a hearing conservation program in place if the noise levels in their worksite reach 85 decibels (dBA) or higher during an...
by Ryan Shaffer | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection
The cost of hearing loss in the workplace Each year, approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous, potentially damaging noise in the workplace.For those who experience hearing loss as a result, the estimated workers’ compensation payout from...
