by Chris Walter | Sep 24, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Hurricane Cleanup Poses Risks for Workers It’s hurricane season, which means emergency crews are facing hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. OSHA recently released a press release following Hurricane Florence. It...
by Chris Walter | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Fines Stem From 44 Health & Safety Violations The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has cited an Ohio rubber and plastic components manufacturer with 44 health and safety violations, with potential penalties totaling $400,175. After...
by Chris Walter | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Silica Rule Enforced A Virginia-based construction company has been issued five citations for crystalline silica-related violations. According to Bloomberg Environment, the proposed fines, totaling $304,130, could be the largest fines to date under the new...
by Chris Walter | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Shipbuilder Cited For 16 OSHA Violations, Including Lack of Respirator Fit Testing The Occupational Health and Safety Administration cited a Portland, OR shipbuilder for 16 health and safety violations totaling more than $370,000. The company was investigated...
by Chris Walter | Aug 20, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Consultation Provides Substantial Economic Boost The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a report analyzing the value of its On-Site Consultation Program (OSC). The administration found that the OSHA consultation...
by Chris Walter | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog
OSHA Scales Back on Data Collection For Recordkeeping Standard OSHA is backtracking on its electronic recordkeeping standard, which required companies of a certain size to submit injury and illness records known as Form 300A, 300, and 301. The purpose of the rule was...
