by Chris Walter | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Brooklyn manufacturer reached a settlement with OSHA earlier this month to improve safety and health in the workplace following severe violations. The company was cited last April after an OSHA inspection revealed high levels of lead throughout the facility. The...
by Chris Walter | Oct 23, 2017 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 21, a Boston jury returned a verdict of $7.55 million against a Massachusetts insulation company after a former employee and power plant worker developed Mesothelioma. The law firm of Waters Kraus & Paul in partnership with Thornton Law Firm were...
by Chris Walter | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog, Wellness
Whether hot or cold, extreme temperatures can be dangerous to workers’ health; and it can lead to hefty fines for employers. With the summer winding down, OSHA is reviewing cases from the past few sweltering months and is pursuing high fines in severe cases....
by Chris Walter | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The American Chemistry Council recently announced a two-year alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will focus on improving the health and safety of workers who work in the polyurethane industry. “We’re thrilled to be working with OSHA on...
by Chris Walter | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently came under scrutiny after a public list of worker fatalities was removed from its homepage. The OSHA fatality list, which included a running total of workers killed on the job, published information such as...
by Chris Walter | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The U.S. will have little relief time in between the damage done by Hurricane Harvey, and the impending category-5 hurricane, Irma. Work sites across the country will have to face the aftermath of possible damage and flooding, which can be more hazardous to workers...
