by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jun 23, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials like sand, stone, and concrete. When these materials are cut, drilled, or crushed, they release tiny silica dust particles into the air. Inhaling these particles can lead to serious health issues like...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
There is an unassailable scientific reason that OSHA and state OSHA authorities have regulations to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The goal: to reduce the risks of life-altering and deadly diseases; or, more simply, the effects of...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 29, 2024 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
In multi-employer worksites, such as construction projects, where multiple employers like general contractors, subcontractors, and others have workers on-site, determining responsibility for workplace safety violations can be difficult. OSHA has a specific policy that...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, Silica, Uncategorized, Wellness
If you’re operating within the engineered stone industry, take note: OSHA’s gearing up to take a closer look into your operations. Specifically, the dangers respirable silica could pose to your team. In fact, don’t be surprised if stricter standards are looming...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 25, 2024 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Vision Protection, Wellness
So, you’ve been cited by OSHA. With OSHA conducting approximately 32,000 inspections annually, it’s not uncommon that they catch companies off-guard with discovered hazards, and leaving uncertainty about what steps come next. You’re probably worrying about...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 10, 2024 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Services, Silica, Uncategorized, Vision Protection, Wellness
It happened. You were fined by OSHA. So, now what? Well, as stressful as it might seem, don’t panic. You have some options. From lowered penalties based on company size, to reductions based on good faith, things may not be as dire as they seem. ...
