by Chris Walter | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) released a new hazard alert to help prevent silica dust exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs. Why is Silica Dust Deadly? Respirable...
by Michele Raines | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA has been issuing and amending regulations to protect the safety and health of workers occupationally exposed to beryllium and beryllium compounds for the last four years. Brief History of Beryllium Standards In early 2017, the first rule created...
by WorksiteMed | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog
by Chris Walter | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Information on the coronavirus seems to be everywhere, and it can be difficult to locate the best, most reliable sources. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just made it easier to get reliable information...
by Michele Raines | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It can sometimes be confusing to understand how long employers are required to keep employee medical records. This is because OSHA’s employee medical recordkeeping requirements are defined in several places, depending on whether or not the rules apply to general...
by Chris Walter | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
As dentists reopen their offices across the country, they face a complicated logistical reality. When conducting treatments and cleanings in and around patients’ mouths, they put themselves directly in contact with the respiratory system. According to the CDC,...
