by Chris Walter | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Jan. 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Ga. killed at least six workers while injuring another 12. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been actively investigating the incident and is now also looking...
by Chris Walter | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA’s press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were repeatedly ignored by management. “Our inspectors found plant...
by Chris Walter | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
An Oxford, Oh. electric company faces $119k in health and safety penalties. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued 11 serious violations, citing that the company exposed employees to dangerous confined spaces, machine hazards, and more. The...
by Chris Walter | Mar 16, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Following President Biden’s executive order on worker health and safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a national emphasis program designed to focus enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at high risk for...
by Chris Walter | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
After some delay, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finally announced the FY 2020 top 10 violations list, which is comprised of the administration’s most frequently cited standards. The FY 2020 Top 10 violations list was revealed during a...
by Chris Walter | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
During a planned inspection at a jobsite, OSHA found that an Illinois painting and wall covering contractor allowed unsafe exposure to methylene chloride (paint thinner / stripper), and also violated lead safety and cadmium standards. The administration proposed...
