by Chris Walter | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standard After Much Deliberation On May 4, OSHA released a direct final rule (DFR) that made changes to the beryllium standard for general industry. The rule applies to general industry process, operations, and other areas where workers...
by Chris Walter | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
NIOSH Explains Respirator Seal Checks NIOSH recently published a list of frequently asked questions about how to perform a respirator seal check. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires an annual fit test to ensure that workers are...
by Chris Walter | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
New Version of Revised Beryllium Rule May Be On It’s Way OSHA issued a new regulation for beryllium on Jan. 9, 2017 to increase worker protection from the hazardous chemical. Since then, the White House has delayed enforcement several times, with the most...
by Ryan Shaffer | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
More foundries means better chance of OSHA inspection According to new federal OSHA requirements, metalcasting facilities throughout the U.S. must cut airborne silica exposure in half by June 23. No states will be affected by the new rule more than Ohio and...
by Chris Walter | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Maryland Remains Behind on Silica Standard It has been more than two years since OSHA released its final rule on Silica Dust in March 2016 — yet, Maryland’s state-run OSHA continues to delay change. Administration officials have stated that they are waiting to...
by Chris Walter | Apr 9, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Safer Chemicals For Workplaces OSHA recently released a new toolkit to help employers choose safer chemicals and alternatives for their work sites. The agency acknowledged that there are still many harmful, yet unregulated, chemicals currently in use. Hazardous...
