by Emma Bryant | Aug 10, 2020 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Even though COVID-19 is the main respiratory disease on everyone’s mind, it’s still important to remember to protect against other occupational respiratory illnesses. Wearing proper protection, educating employees, and hiring occupational health and safety experts to...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) released a new hazard alert to help prevent silica dust exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs. Why is Silica Dust Deadly? Respirable...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
In an effort to create more uniformity for the enforcement of silica standards, OSHA published an updated instructional inspection procedures for compliance safety and health officers. The new “playbook” went into effect immediately. Here’s what you need to know: The...
by Michele Raines | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It can sometimes be confusing to understand how long employers are required to keep employee medical records. This is because OSHA’s employee medical recordkeeping requirements are defined in several places, depending on whether or not the rules apply to general...
by Michele Raines | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
OSHA’s medical surveillance requirements for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica have been in effect since June 2018. Soon, they’re about to get even more strict. Effective June 23, 2020, employers will be required to assess exposures for...
by Michele Raines | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
In February, OSHA announced a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction. In general, NEP’s are designed to focus OSHA’s resources on particular hazards and high-hazard industries....
