Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
10 Things Employers Should Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing
How to understand the laws and create your own drug and alcohol testing policy Drug and alcohol policy vary by company — but being under the influence can have added dangers in industries such as construction and manufacturing. That’s why it’s important for...
Manufacturing Facility Faces $127K in Penalties after OSHA Inspection
OSHA takes workplace safety and the health of your employees seriously. As such, when you break the rules, it shouldn't come as a surprise when you're facing heavy financial penalties. Now, a New Jersey product protection and packaging company faces more than $127K in...
Top five respiratory protection violations from 2021
Respiratory protection in the workplace Every fall, OSHA releases its annual top-ten violations list. In 2021, respiratory protection - standard 1910.134 - rose up the list, finishing at no. 2. Only fall protection violations were more commonly cited....
EPA Reverses Finding on HBCD
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a revised draft risk evaluation for the substance Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster -- also known as HBDC -- which states that the chemical poses unreasonable risk under certain conditions. This...
Sarcoidosis Linked to Silica, Beryllium Exposure
It's long been known how dangerous occupational exposure to silica and beryllium is. Now, you can add to the list of dangers: the inflammatory diseases known as sarcoidosis. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammatory cells...
Five OSHA Health Fines You Can Prevent In 2022
You never know when OSHA might come calling, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. Even if you think your worksite is completely compliant, these common OSHA health infractions have a way of appearing when you least expect. After all, what you might think...
Respiratory Hazards Lead to Worker Deaths at Chemical Manufacturer
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited an Alabama chemical manufacturing plant after two workers died and another was sickened after being exposed to dangerous respiratory hazards. The manufacturer faces $232K in penalties for 10 violations,...
Here’s What to Include in Your Required Covid-19 Written Vaccination Plan
OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) is set to go into effect on Jan. 10. Employers will need to have their COVID-19 testing or vaccination policy in place by then, including a written vaccination plan. Although the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the...
Is the 4-Day Workweek Coming to America?
The Congressional Progressive Caucus recently endorsed a bill that would shrink the U.S. workweek from five days to four. Rep. Mark Takano introduced legislation that has become aptly known as the “32-Hour Workweek Act.” While the bill hasn’t advanced out of the House...
How to Prepare For Cold Weather Work
It doesn’t take a blizzard to make working in winter weather unsafe. The threat can simply begin with low temperatures and creep up from there, putting workers at a high risk of cold stress. Cold stress is a term that comprises all manner of health issues that may...