by Chris Walter | Feb 27, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Ever wish there was a way you could avoid OSHA’s programmed inspections? Well, it’s a very real possibility, through OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). It’s no secret that violating safety standards attracts fines, penalties, and...
by Chris Walter | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses is a critical component of OSHA compliance. Failure to do so can leave you facing major consequences. On December 16 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor revealed that OSHA cited one of the world’s biggest online...
by Chris Walter | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
The deadline to submit OSHA form 300A is March 2, 2023, for companies with 250 or more workers (or fewer, depending on industry). Employers must electronically report their data via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). While most of the basics are...
by Chris Walter | Nov 21, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Just like common flu and COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV] infection spreads rapidly during the fall and winter months. So, what exactly, is RSV? RSV is a common respiratory virus especially harmful to very young children, older adults, those born pre-term,...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) take fines seriously. And, there are heavy consequences if you refuse to pay such fines. On Oct. 27, a Pennsylvania poultry processor found out the hard way. A federal court found the company in contempt for...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Do you have welders on your team? If so, both you and them should know the dangers of manganese overexposure, and how to protect yourself from it. In this article, we’ll discuss manganese, where it occurs, how it affects workers, OSHA’s requirements...
