by Chris Walter | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It’s long been known how dangerous occupational exposure to silica and beryllium is. Now, you can add to the list of dangers: the inflammatory diseases known as sarcoidosis. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammatory cells...
by Chris Walter | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
You never know when OSHA might come calling, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. Even if you think your worksite is completely compliant, these common OSHA health infractions have a way of appearing when you least expect. After all, what you might think...
by Chris Walter | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited an Alabama chemical manufacturing plant after two workers died and another was sickened after being exposed to dangerous respiratory hazards. The manufacturer faces $232K in penalties for 10 violations,...
by Chris Walter | Nov 29, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
If you’re still sending your employees off-site for medical testing, it might be time to take another look at the different options available. Namely, opting for onsite testing. In addition to causing a loss of productivity, off-site testing can leave you open to...
by Chris Walter | Oct 11, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 17, the World Health Organization (WHO), in conjunction with the International Labor Organization (ILO) released a report detailing that nearly two million lives are lost each year due to work-related injuries and illnesses. The Who/ILO Joint Estimates of the...
by Chris Walter | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
In May 2020, OSHA warned a Tampa battery recycling facility and smelter about the unsafe measures of lead exposure in their workplace. A recent OSHA investigation found that no changes were made, resulting in worker exposure to lead inhalation hazards and 44 OSHA...
