by Chris Walter | Dec 27, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Respiratory hazards, major fines caused by mercury On Dec. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Connecticut-based construction contractor for exposing workers to respiratory hazards and high levels of mercury. OSHA conducted an...
by Chris Walter | Dec 12, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Injury and Illness Data Through ITA Due This Friday Last month, OSHA announced that the deadline for submitting electronic injury and illness data through its Injury Tracking Application (ITA) would be moved back to Friday, Dec. 15 in order to allow employers...
by Ryan Shaffer | Dec 5, 2017 | Wellness
DOT Drug Testing Program Revised Beginning on Jan. 1, federally regulated Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing programs will include detection of certain opioids as a response to the opioid crisis sweeping across the United States. On Nov. 13, the...
by Chris Walter | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Wellness
According to industry attorneys, the biggest fear of work site employers across the country is not fines, it’s being mentioned in a press release. Employers and businesses have reason to fear being named … if a health & safety violation becomes a national...
by Chris Walter | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Wellness
Taking a step outside this week is a brisk reminder that winter has arrived. With the cold weather comes new hazards for employees on outdoor worksites. Although OSHA has no specific rules regarding winter weather, employers must comply with the General Duty Clause...
by Chris Walter | Nov 20, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
The Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) launched a first-of-its-kind database on Oct. 30. The Crimes Against Workers Database contains detailed information on criminal cases where workers have been seriously injured or killed as a result of a workplace accident. After...
