OSHA COVID-19 Updates Guidance on Workplace Protection

by Chris Walter | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness

On Aug. 13, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance to help employers protect their workers from COVID-19. The new guidance is based on developments in science and data, including the updated guidance from the Centers for...

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is Here

by Chris Walter | Aug 9, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound week is here. This nationwide event recognizes successful workplace safety and health programs, as well as provides educational opportunities to employers on how to keep America’s workers safe.    ...

These Disposable Respirators Are FDA-Approved

by Chris Walter | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness

Due to an increased domestic supply of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization of non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators.  Last year, manufacturers of NIOSH-approved disposable respirators were...

How to Protect Your Team From Workplace Heat

by Chris Walter | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog, Wellness

With parts of the nation facing unprecedented heat waves, it’s a better time than ever to make sure your workers are safe from heat hazards in the workplace.    Emergency Rule in Oregon   In June, a farm worker in Oregon was found unresponsive at the end of...

Hearing Conservation Program: OSHA Fines Metal Fabricator over $216K

by Chris Walter | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Wellness

After multiple inspections and a failure to abate hazards, OSHA cited a Milwaukee metal fabricating facility for failing to implement a hearing conservation program and for exposing workers to dangerous machines. During two different 2020 inspections, OSHA identified...

OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program for COVID-19 

by Chris Walter | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness

***Updated July 11, 2022*** OSHA has extended its revised COVID-19 National Emphasis Program based on data that shows hospitalizations due to the virus “may increase significantly in the coming weeks.”  The NEP is focused on high-hazard industries such as health care...