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...
by Chris Walter | Apr 11, 2022 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule that would ban the use of chrysotile asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral that can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma. Chrysotile asbestos is the only form of the material imported into the United States....
by Chris Walter | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On March 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed amendments to its injury and recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR 1904.41. The proposed rule would require certain high-risk industry businesses to electronically submit additional information...
by Chris Walter | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On March 22, OSHA reopened its rule-making record for the proposed final rule on COVID-19 exposure protection for healthcare workers. The agency, which now seeks comments and data, also scheduled an informal public hearing — to be held on April 27 — to...
by Chris Walter | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes its job seriously. Break the rules, and you can expect to face steep OSHA fines and penalties. In severe cases, you could even face criminal charges. Now, following an inspection of a Pennsylvania...
by Chris Walter | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
When OSHA fines are handed down, they don’t usually target individuals. However, when you’re one of the biggest offenders of the past decade, all bets are off. Now, after years of violations, one New Jersey business owner is being held directly responsible. Recently,...
