by Chris Walter | May 20, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Hydroflouric Acid Investigation Requested The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) wants the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate and review a study on hydrofluoric acid. CSB interim Executive Authority Kristen Kulinowiski, and board members Manuel...
by Chris Walter | May 13, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Harwood Training Grants Return After being initially cut from the FY 2019 budget, Susan Harwood Training Grants totaling $10.5 million will be ultimately be made available this year.Used to offer support for in-person, hands-on training for both employers and...
by Chris Walter | May 6, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Labor Secretary Addresses OSHA Inspections On April 3, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said that he fully expects an increase in OSHA inspections for this coming year.During his testimony about the labor department’s fiscal year 2020 budget request, Acosta...
by Chris Walter | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The CPR Aims to Make Work Safer In April, the Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) released a guide intended to help workers and employers achieve a “nontoxic workplace.” The guide, Chemical Detox for the Workplace: A Guide to Securing a Nontoxic Work Environment,...
by Chris Walter | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
Risk of Tick Bites & Insect-Related Illnesses Winter is over, which means an increase in outdoor work is on its way.And, for construction and other outdoor workers, it also means a higher risk for tick bites and other insect-related diseases.According to a report...
by Chris Walter | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
27 Violations Found After Employee Loses a Finger On March 26, OSHA cited a major arms manufacturer with 27 violations of workplace safety and health standards. Inspectors investigated the company’s Ilion, NY plant after a worker’s fingertip was amputated by a...
