by Chris Walter | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Dec. 11. The authorization opens the door for millions to begin receiving the vaccine within days. Not surprisingly, healthcare workers, along with residents and staff at...
by Chris Walter | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
In addition to a global pandemic, it’s also flu season. That means it’s more important than ever to take precautions to keep the seasonal flu from spreading. Here are 10 ways to keep your workers safe during the peak of the flu season: 1. Recommend all workers get...
by Chris Walter | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, “MSHA...
by Chris Walter | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Nov. 6, OSHA released a list of the most frequently cited COVID-19 violations. By better understanding which workplace hazards are the most common source of violations, employers can ensure they are adequately protecting workers and staying compliant. The...
by Chris Walter | Nov 9, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
According to an annual data report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of nonfatal, occupational injuries and illnesses remained unchanged in 2019. Furthermore, the Nov. 4 report indicated that the incident rates of total recordable cases remained...
by Chris Walter | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
