Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Heat Safety – Refreshing Your Approach at Work
The heat is on. Each year, and especially each summer, thousands of workers are exposed to excessive heat. This can be caused not only by the weather, but also due to workload, machinery output, and personal protective equipment. Especially if your team wears masks or...
Why OSHA Seeks to Update Its PPE Standard
In every industrial and construction setting, personal protective equipment [PPE] is an indispensable line of defense against workplace hazards. However, one aspect many employers often overlook is the importance of properly fitting PPE. Ill-fitting equipment can...
Heat Illness Death Leads to OSHA Citation
The beginning of a new year is often filled with hope and excitement for fresh beginnings. However, for one young worker arriving in the United States with dreams of a better future, the start of 2023 took a tragic turn due to inadequate safety measures and lethal...
The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Respiratory Health
By now, there's a good chance you've seen the effects of summer wildfire smoke across the country. The yellowed, dystopian skies of New York City, or the thick, gray clouds that hang above states across the Northeast, as winds carry dangerous smoke hundreds of miles...
7 Steps to Keeping Fireworks Industry Workers Safe
With the July 4th holiday upon us, the air is filled with excitement (and fireworks!) as preparations for fireworks displays and pyrotechnic shows get underway. But, while these celebrations bring joy to millions, it's crucial to prioritize the safety of workers in...
Join the Conversation: The Impact of a Workplace Heat Standard on Small Businesses
As temperatures rise across the United States, the risks associated with heat exposure in the workplace are becoming increasingly prevalent. And, although OSHA currently has no specific workplace heat standard in place, you should always still seek ways to protect...
5 PPE Items for Summer Heat Safety
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather phenomenon in the United States. And, it's why summer heat safety is so important to the health and welfare of your team. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Centre (CPC) has predicted...
Overcoming the Dangers of Firefighting
It's no secret that the dangers of firefighting are incredibly real, and deadly serious. By its very nature, fighting fire involves higher levels of risks and greater variety of hazards than most occupations today. Firefighters are unsung heroes who bravely face...
7 Steps for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss is a significant health concern which affects millions of workers worldwide. Prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory system. In this article, we’ll discuss seven essential steps to...
5 Key Steps to Workplace Emergency Preparedness
In today's fast-paced world, workplace emergencies can occur unexpectedly. And when they do, they pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of both your employees and your organization as a whole. That's why emergency preparedness now is so critical to...