by Chris Walter | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The CPR Aims to Make Work Safer In April, the Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) released a guide intended to help workers and employers achieve a “nontoxic workplace.” The guide, Chemical Detox for the Workplace: A Guide to Securing a Nontoxic Work Environment,...
by Chris Walter | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
Risk of Tick Bites & Insect-Related Illnesses Winter is over, which means an increase in outdoor work is on its way.And, for construction and other outdoor workers, it also means a higher risk for tick bites and other insect-related diseases.According to a report...
by Chris Walter | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
ISEA Issues Warning About SCBA Cylinders The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has issued a warning that “MAE-requalified” self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders (SCBA) are not safe for use by firefighters. The association reported that these...
by Chris Walter | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
27 Violations Found After Employee Loses a Finger On March 26, OSHA cited a major arms manufacturer with 27 violations of workplace safety and health standards. Inspectors investigated the company’s Ilion, NY plant after a worker’s fingertip was amputated by a...
by Ryan Shaffer | Apr 7, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection
Workplace dangers and asbestos When you’re on a job site, you focus on deadlines, production, and avoiding injury. Remembering to wear a hard hat to protect your head might be easy enough, but do you consider other less visible dangers? If that hard hat is...
by Chris Walter | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection
How loud is your worksite? That’s a question employers should be able to answer with a number. OSHA’s Noise Standard requires employers to have a hearing conservation program in place if the noise levels in their worksite reach 85 decibels (dBA) or higher during an...
