by Chris Walter | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Silica Rule Enforced A Virginia-based construction company has been issued five citations for crystalline silica-related violations. According to Bloomberg Environment, the proposed fines, totaling $304,130, could be the largest fines to date under the new...
by Chris Walter | Aug 20, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Consultation Provides Substantial Economic Boost The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a report analyzing the value of its On-Site Consultation Program (OSC). The administration found that the OSHA consultation...
by Chris Walter | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Central Appalachian Miners Show Highest Percentage of Black Lung Disease in 25 Years A recent NIOSH study found that 10 percent of coal miners, who have been on the job for 25-plus years, now suffer from coal worker’s pneumonicosis, or black lung disease.However, in...
by Chris Walter | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog, Silica
OSHA Silica Violations Over Past Eight Months It’s been eight months since federal safety regulators began enforcing the new silica standard for construction. Silica dust can be a dangerous presence on a construction site. When inhaled, it can scar lung tissue...
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...
