by Chris Walter | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
Did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a medical services and first aid kit standard? It states that first aid should be used in the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace. And, adequate...
by Chris Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Wellness
If you work in manufacturing, you know that there’s rarely a quiet day on the job. In fact, aside from the spike of COVID-19 in 2020, hearing loss has historically been the most recorded occupational illness in manufacturing. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Chris Walter | May 9, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On April 8, OSHA launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for heat safety in both indoor and outdoor working environments. The heat safety program targets over 70 industries that the administration deems high-risk for heat-related hazards, illnesses, and...
by Chris Walter | May 2, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
On May 17, OSHA will be enforcing a new regional emphasis program (REP) for silica in Region 8, according to an April 20 press release. The program will focus on protecting workers in the cut stone and stone products manufacturing industry. Workers can be exposed to...
by Chris Walter | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees is back in effect after The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended a district court’s injunction with a 2-1 decision on April 7. Initially, federal employees had until Nov. 30 to get...
by Chris Walter | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Silica
According to the results of a recent study posted in Thorax on Jan. 26, workers exposed to pesticides may face a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study used UK Biobank data of nearly 95,000 participants, then segmented the...
