by Chris Walter | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has voted to temporarily pause the final rule for farmer pesticide protections from the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule, which would revise the pesticide application exclusion zone requirement in...
by Chris Walter | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Young workers in construction and other outdoor industries may be at a higher risk for workplace cancer from increased carcinogen exposures on the job, according to new data from Canadian researchers. Workers aged 25 years and younger are already at an increased risk...
by Chris Walter | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
Did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a medical services and first aid kit standard? It states that first aid should be used in the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace. And, adequate...
by Chris Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Wellness
If you work in manufacturing, you know that there’s rarely a quiet day on the job. In fact, aside from the spike of COVID-19 in 2020, hearing loss has historically been the most recorded occupational illness in manufacturing. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Chris Walter | May 9, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On April 8, OSHA launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for heat safety in both indoor and outdoor working environments. The heat safety program targets over 70 industries that the administration deems high-risk for heat-related hazards, illnesses, and...
by Chris Walter | May 2, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
On May 17, OSHA will be enforcing a new regional emphasis program (REP) for silica in Region 8, according to an April 20 press release. The program will focus on protecting workers in the cut stone and stone products manufacturing industry. Workers can be exposed to...
