Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Counterfeit PPE and the Illusion of Safety
Counterfeit PPE and the Illusion of Safety When your team puts on their safety glasses, hardhats, protective gloves, respirators, or any other safety gear, they do so with certain expectations. They expect cut-resistant gloves to protect their hands from sharp...
Silica Violations Cost Chicago Countertop Manufacturer $1 Million in Fines
Did you know that silica exposure is the second-most dangerous hazard faced by construction workers? But, that's not the only industry in which workers must grapple with the dangerous substance. Silica dust is produced while drilling or cutting rocks, sand, and...
The Dangers of Counterfeit Respirators
Picture it: you’re doing your due diligence, shopping around for protective masks for your employees. You go from website to website, comparing prices, products, and shipping rates. Suddenly, you spot what, at first glance, seems like a deal that’s almost too good to...
Reduce Noise and Silica Exposure with This Simple Change
Did you know an electric drill could be the difference between undue exposures to noise and silica dust, and the safety of your workforce? Noise exposure is the amount of noise a person has been subjected to over a period of time. Noise is measured in decibels and...
How to Choose the Right Corporate Wellness Program
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, the health and well-being of employees have never been more critical. As organizations strive to enhance productivity and foster a positive workplace culture, corporate wellness programs have emerged as a vital tool for...
OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2024: What to Know
Once again, it's that time of year! This year's “Safe + Sound Week”, taking place from August 12-18, is a nationwide initiative by OSHA aimed at promoting workplace safety and health programs. This annual event encourages organizations to recognize their safety...
OSHA Releases First Draft for Proposed Heat Safety Standard
Recently, the Department of Labor, through OSHA, took a major step in addressing the dangers of workplace heat exposure. In early July, 2024, they published the first, unofficial draft of a proposed heat safety standard aimed at reducing the health risks faced by U.S....
OSHA Issues Hazard Alert for Avian Flu
In the wake of recent reports of avian flu outbreaks affecting dairy cattle, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a critical hazard alert for workers who may be exposed to this dangerous virus. Although avian influenza viruses are a...
Is Silica the New Asbestos?
Silica is a common mineral found in many materials, including soil, sand, concrete, masonry, rock, and granite. When these materials are cut, ground, drilled, or otherwise disturbed, they release tiny, invisible particles of crystalline silica dust into the air. This...
Breaking Down Requirements for NFPA 1582
What are the NFPA 1582 requirements, and why is it so important? Well, to start, firefighters face extreme physical demands on the job. In fact, surprisingly, the biggest danger to these workers occurs not from flames, but their overall health. Those demands leave...