by Chris Walter | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised pesticide application exclusion zone requirement in their final rule on agricultural worker protection goes into effect on Dec. 29. The new rule, which was published in the Oct. 30 Federal Register, relaxes...
by Chris Walter | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The National Safety Council is urging employers to support the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. This request comes in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s vaccine for emergency use. In a Dec. 14 press release, the NCS stated that...
by Chris Walter | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Dec. 11. The authorization opens the door for millions to begin receiving the vaccine within days. Not surprisingly, healthcare workers, along with residents and staff at...
by Chris Walter | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, “MSHA...
by Chris Walter | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Nov. 6, OSHA released a list of the most frequently cited COVID-19 violations. By better understanding which workplace hazards are the most common source of violations, employers can ensure they are adequately protecting workers and staying compliant. The...
by Chris Walter | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
