by Chris Walter | Jul 31, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA’s new Injury Tracking Application (ITA) allows employers to digitally submit injury and illness data required under the new electronic record keeping rule. Starting Aug. 1, companies with at least 250 employees will be required to electronically submit the...
by Chris Walter | Jul 3, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On June 23, OSHA proposed a new beryllium rule that would effectively eliminate many of the newly added requirements that went into effect earlier this year. In a supplemental press release, it was stated that “OSHA has evidence that exposure in these industries...
by Chris Walter | Jun 26, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection
What do painting, welding, insulating, and repairing have in common? They’re all duties performed in a shipyard, and they also all create respiratory hazards for workers. In conjunction with the shipbuilding industry’s previous use of asbestos in manufacturing,...
by Chris Walter | Jun 9, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA recently designated June 12-18 as Safe + Sound Week. This nationwide event aims to raise awareness and understanding of the health and safety programs that protect workers. The event is co-sponsored by AIHA, NSC, ASSE, and NIOSH — and has more than 85 partners...
by Chris Walter | Jun 2, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Understanding the Dangers of Crystalline Silica Crystalline Silica, commonly known as quartz, is a toxic substance found in soil and other minerals. According to OSHA, over two million U.S. workers are at risk of overexposure to this hazardous substance. Occupations...
by Ryan Shaffer | Apr 10, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA will delay the crystalline silica standard in the construction industry. Enforcement of the silica standard, which was originally scheduled to begin on June 23, 2017, will now commence on Sept. 23, 2017...
