by Chris Walter | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The American Chemistry Council recently announced a two-year alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will focus on improving the health and safety of workers who work in the polyurethane industry. “We’re thrilled to be working with OSHA on...
by Chris Walter | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The U.S. will have little relief time in between the damage done by Hurricane Harvey, and the impending category-5 hurricane, Irma. Work sites across the country will have to face the aftermath of possible damage and flooding, which can be more hazardous to workers...
by Chris Walter | Sep 5, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The phrase “30-day trigger” has become all too common on job sites. This is the practice of hiring, then firing, workers after a 29-day period, in order to avoid required OSHA medical testing. This dangerous loophole comes from OSHA’s exposure limits for hazardous...
by Chris Walter | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
A New York paperboard mill is facing up to $357,445 in penalties after an OSHA inspection uncovered 61 health and safety hazards. “The violations found during this investigation put employees at serious risk of injury or even worse,” said OSHA Area Director...
by Chris Walter | Aug 9, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection
A Delair, NJ manufacturing company announced Tuesday morning that 13 percent of its unionized employees are being laid off due to the crushing blow of penalties by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Last month, the...
by Chris Walter | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
In March 2016, several contracted hazardous materials remediation employees tested positive for mercury poisoning while working at a New York-based power and water main plant. In turn, their employer was fined $142,000 by OSHA for one willful, as well as 13...
