by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Cannibus Control Commission is investigating a Holyoke, Ma. marijuana facility following the death of a worker who inhaled ground cannabis dust on Jan. 7. The employee, who was filling pre-rolled joints with ground cannabis flower at a cultivation and processing...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 26, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturing company was cited with 21 OSHA violations following an inspection at its Millvale, N.J. facility. While the company had a comprehensive health and safety program in place at its corporate headquarters, it failed to...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 3, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On Sept. 28, via press release, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it would hold a virtual meeting on Oct. 19, from 1-4 p.m. EST, to solicit public comments and suggestions related to OSHA’s Whistleblower...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 26, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
As OSHA’s fiscal year ends this week on Sept. 30, the regulatory body has announced its preliminary top-10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for 2022. This list was presented by Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 19, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On Sept. 15, for the first time in over 10 years, OSHA announced a robust update to its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). This SVEP update expands the program to now include violations of all hazards and standards across all industries. It would also focus...
by Ryan Shaffer | Sep 6, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Respiratory Protection Week 2022 is here. So, what is it and how can you participate? Each year, the CDC continues respirator research to address knowledge gaps and use this observance week to share findings and educational tools to promote proper respiratory...
