by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) take fines seriously. And, there are heavy consequences if you refuse to pay such fines. On Oct. 27, a Pennsylvania poultry processor found out the hard way. A federal court found the company in contempt for...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Do you have welders on your team? If so, both you and them should know the dangers of manganese overexposure, and how to protect yourself from it. In this article, we’ll discuss manganese, where it occurs, how it affects workers, OSHA’s requirements...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Cannibus Control Commission is investigating a Holyoke, Ma. marijuana facility following the death of a worker who inhaled ground cannabis dust on Jan. 7. The employee, who was filling pre-rolled joints with ground cannabis flower at a cultivation and processing...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 26, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturing company was cited with 21 OSHA violations following an inspection at its Millvale, N.J. facility. While the company had a comprehensive health and safety program in place at its corporate headquarters, it failed to...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 26, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
As OSHA’s fiscal year ends this week on Sept. 30, the regulatory body has announced its preliminary top-10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for 2022. This list was presented by Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
On Sept. 9, OSHA proposed $303K in penalties after a foundry in Middleton, N.J. willfully exposed employees to workplace hazards. On March 9, in response to a filed complaint, the administration inspected the foundry, which led to the discovery of several safety and...
