by Chris Walter | Nov 11, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Rotating Schedules and Shifts Nowadays, many businesses and industries are expected to function around the clock. This calls for a rotating work schedule, known as shift work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shift work is a way of life for nearly...
by Chris Walter | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
A new report from the U.S. Fire Administration addresses the unique health and safety issues that women often face in the fire and emergency medical services professions. Emerging Health and Safety Issues Among Women in the Fire Service offers recommendations and...
by Chris Walter | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Between October 2018 & September 2019, OSHA conducted a total of 195 inspections of chemical manufacturing plants. As a result, the administration issued 759 citations and fines totaling $2.6 million. This data, recently posted on the agency’s website, reveals...
by Michele Raines | Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
In September 2019, OSHA revealed a preliminary list of its top ten most frequently cited standard violations for the fiscal year. While respiratory protection fell from fourth to fifth place, it remains in the top five for the fifth straight year. The final number of...
by Chris Walter | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
A Mount Vernon, Oh. concrete production plant faces proposed penalties of $158,555 for 20 health and safety violations. OSHA inspectors determined that the facility’s noise levels exceeded the permissible exposure limit. Furthermore, it also failed to test, train,...
by Chris Walter | Oct 14, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection
A Buffalo, NY contractor faces $168,772 in proposed penalties for improper workplace asbestos removal and disposal. The company was contracted by a door and trim company to remove asbestos from piping. OSHA determined that it failed to take the following required...
