by Chris Walter | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog, Silica
Mining union leaders called for a new silica standard in June in the wake of a resurgence of black lung disease, also known as pneumoconiosis. More than 4,600 coal miners developed the most severe form of black lung disease since 1970, with over half of those cases...
by Chris Walter | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Wellness
Hearing Loss & Chemicals OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection equipment on worksites involving power tools and heavy machinery, for obvious reasons.However, the administration recently published a bulletin warning that exposure to certain...
by Chris Walter | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Georgia Distribution Center Cited by OSHA On June 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Lawrenceville, GA wood distributor for chemical exposure and “struck-by” hazards.The company faces a repeat offense for failing to...
by Chris Walter | Jun 24, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Missouri Companies Fined In May, OSHA cited two Kansas City companies for exposing workers to asbestos while restoring a Kansas State University library. Following the investigation, OSHA cited one of the companies with 23 serious health violations. The employer...
by Chris Walter | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
Power Tool Vibration Exposure Creates Health Concerns When it comes to power tools, dust and noise are the obvious health hazards. But, employers shouldn’t overlook the impact of vibrations as well. Power tools, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment, pass...
by Chris Walter | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Worker required medical treatment after ammonia leak On June 3, OSHA cited a Bell Grande, Fl. farm over $95,000.An employee required medical treatment after an anhydrous ammonia leak in the farm’s packaging house exposed workers to the toxic chemical.The...
