by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 19, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On Sept. 15, for the first time in over 10 years, OSHA announced a robust update to its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). This SVEP update expands the program to now include violations of all hazards and standards across all industries. It would also focus...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
On Sept. 9, OSHA proposed $303K in penalties after a foundry in Middleton, N.J. willfully exposed employees to workplace hazards. On March 9, in response to a filed complaint, the administration inspected the foundry, which led to the discovery of several safety and...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 6, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Respiratory Protection Week 2022 is here. So, what is it and how can you participate? Each year, the CDC continues respirator research to address knowledge gaps and use this observance week to share findings and educational tools to promote proper respiratory...
by Ryan Shaffer | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Aug. 18, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to review its standards for occupational lead exposure in construction and general industry, extending the comment period deadline by two...
by Ryan Shaffer | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as of Aug. 18, there were 14,115 confirmed cases in the United States of monkeypox, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The rare disease and its symptoms are similar to those of smallpox, but milder, and hardly...
by Ryan Shaffer | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog
On July 27, Congressman A. Donald McEachin introduced the Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act, to authorize $55 million for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its online air sensor toolbox and improve upon its monitoring capabilities....
