by Chris Walter | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It’s long been known how dangerous occupational exposure to silica and beryllium is. Now, you can add to the list of dangers: the inflammatory diseases known as sarcoidosis. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammatory cells...
by Chris Walter | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
You never know when OSHA might come calling, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. Even if you think your worksite is completely compliant, these common OSHA health infractions have a way of appearing when you least expect. After all, what you might think...
by Chris Walter | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited an Alabama chemical manufacturing plant after two workers died and another was sickened after being exposed to dangerous respiratory hazards. The manufacturer faces $232K in penalties for 10 violations,...
by Chris Walter | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) is set to go into effect on Jan. 10. Employers will need to have their COVID-19 testing or vaccination policy in place by then, including a written vaccination plan. Although the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the...
by Chris Walter | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
The Congressional Progressive Caucus recently endorsed a bill that would shrink the U.S. workweek from five days to four. Rep. Mark Takano introduced legislation that has become aptly known as the “32-Hour Workweek Act.” While the bill hasn’t advanced out of the House...
by Chris Walter | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
It doesn’t take a blizzard to make working in winter weather unsafe. The threat can simply begin with low temperatures and creep up from there, putting workers at a high risk of cold stress. Cold stress is a term that comprises all manner of health issues that may...
