by Chris Walter | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, Chemicals, Vision Protection
When working around chemical hazards and toxic substances is a necessary part of your operation, you know you need to take extra precautions to keep your team safe. Chemical hazards and toxic substances create poisonous environments for your workers, and cause adverse...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Cannibus Control Commission is investigating a Holyoke, Ma. marijuana facility following the death of a worker who inhaled ground cannabis dust on Jan. 7. The employee, who was filling pre-rolled joints with ground cannabis flower at a cultivation and processing...
by Chris Walter | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Wellness
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that amends the regulations governing new uses of chemical substances, hazard communication, regulatory framework, and reporting in order to ensure that workers “have access to clear and consistent...
by Chris Walter | Jul 5, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comments on a proposed rule to revise the agency’s standards on occupational lead exposure in both general industry and construction. An advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was published in...
by Ryan Shaffer | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
More reach. Better results. In April, Worksite Medical partnered with the largest occupational medicine provider, Concentra. Then, in June, TridentCare and Worksite Medical joined forces. The partnerships both offer expansion. Concentra may now provide its...
by Chris Walter | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has voted to temporarily pause the final rule for farmer pesticide protections from the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule, which would revise the pesticide application exclusion zone requirement in...
