by Chris Walter | Nov 12, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
New OSHA Program to Target High Injury & Illness Rates Last month, OSHA announced that they are bringing back Site Specific Targeting (SST) that will utilize the 2016 300A data that employers submitted electronically in 2017. This plan, effective on Oct. 16, 2018,...
by Chris Walter | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Follow-Up Inspection Unearths Several Violations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined New Jersey pet food manufacturer $152,829 for exposing employees to unsafe work conditions. The violations, which include failing to implement a...
by Chris Walter | Sep 24, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Hurricane Cleanup Poses Risks for Workers It’s hurricane season, which means emergency crews are facing hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. OSHA recently released a press release following Hurricane Florence. It...
by Chris Walter | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Fines Stem From 44 Health & Safety Violations The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has cited an Ohio rubber and plastic components manufacturer with 44 health and safety violations, with potential penalties totaling $400,175. After...
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...
