by Chris Walter | Nov 13, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Flu Shot Each year the flu affects anywhere from 5-to-20 percent of the population — that’s millions of Americans and a lot of sick days. So, do employers just have to accept the loss in productivity? Not necessarily. There are plenty of steps employers can...
by Chris Walter | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Brooklyn manufacturer reached a settlement with OSHA earlier this month to improve safety and health in the workplace following severe violations. The company was cited last April after an OSHA inspection revealed high levels of lead throughout the facility. The...
by Chris Walter | Oct 30, 2017 | Blog, Firefighters
Firefighters face danger every day on the job, yet running headfirst into a burning building isn’t the top killer of these men and women — it’s cancer. According to an NBC report this week, fire departments nationwide are reporting increased levels of cancer. This...
by Chris Walter | Oct 23, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 21, a Boston jury returned a verdict of $7.55 million against a Massachusetts insulation company after a former employee and power plant worker developed Mesothelioma. The law firm of Waters Kraus & Paul in partnership with Thornton Law Firm were...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Silica
OSHA wants you to comply with its new silica rule. No, really, it does.On Sept. 23, the administration implemented some controversial adjustments to Standard 29 CFR 1926.1153 – the respirable silica construction standard. The new rule not only lowered the...
by Chris Walter | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog, Wellness
Whether hot or cold, extreme temperatures can be dangerous to workers’ health; and it can lead to hefty fines for employers. With the summer winding down, OSHA is reviewing cases from the past few sweltering months and is pursuing high fines in severe cases....
