by Chris Walter | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Fines Stem From 44 Health & Safety Violations The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has cited an Ohio rubber and plastic components manufacturer with 44 health and safety violations, with potential penalties totaling $400,175. After...
by Chris Walter | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Silica Rule Enforced A Virginia-based construction company has been issued five citations for crystalline silica-related violations. According to Bloomberg Environment, the proposed fines, totaling $304,130, could be the largest fines to date under the new...
by Chris Walter | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Shipbuilder Cited For 16 OSHA Violations, Including Lack of Respirator Fit Testing The Occupational Health and Safety Administration cited a Portland, OR shipbuilder for 16 health and safety violations totaling more than $370,000. The company was investigated...
by Chris Walter | Aug 20, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Consultation Provides Substantial Economic Boost The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a report analyzing the value of its On-Site Consultation Program (OSC). The administration found that the OSHA consultation...
by Chris Walter | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Central Appalachian Miners Show Highest Percentage of Black Lung Disease in 25 Years A recent NIOSH study found that 10 percent of coal miners, who have been on the job for 25-plus years, now suffer from coal worker’s pneumonicosis, or black lung disease.However, in...
by Chris Walter | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA cracks down hard on Illinois manufacturer after CO exposure In a press release last week, OSHA revealed that it cited an Illinois pallet manufacturer for exposing employees to hazardous levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer....
