by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
It’s not often that small business owners get a break. And it’s not often those breaks come from OSHA. But, in a recent move, that’s exactly the case. Effective as of July 14, 2025, new OSHA updates aim to offer relief to small businesses. OSHA has rolled out...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Services, Uncategorized
Chronic exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead and cadmium, presents significant occupational health hazards that can severely impact worker health. Commonly found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and recycling, these toxic metals can enter the...
by Chris Walter | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Although lead remains a fairly common material in industrial settings, lead exposure poses serious health risks to numerous demographics, especially children, pregnant women, and industrial workers. Excessive long-term exposure at the workplace can lead to...
by Chris Walter | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Last October, we covered how one Tampa-based company faced nearly $320K in OSHA fines for lead exposure & failed respiratory programs, among other issues. Now, they’re back in the headlines again, facing more than just fines and penalties. The Tampa company,...
by Ryan Shaffer | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Aug. 18, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to review its standards for occupational lead exposure in construction and general industry, extending the comment period deadline by two...
