Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
OSHA Releases 3 Years of Injury, Illness Data
Recently, OSHA released illness and injury reports from a three-year period between 2016 and 2018. The data comes from nearly 290,000 employer electronic submissions of Form 300A. This information was released in response to two federal court Freedom of Information...
Study Links Hearing Loss to Service Industry
A large number of workers in the service sector have an elevated hearing risk, according to a recent NIOSH study. The “service sector” refers to the sector of the economy that provides a service rather than a good, unlike agriculture and industry. This includes...
Meatpacking Industry Alliance to Protect Workers From COVID-19
The North American Meat Institute and OSHA have created an alliance with the goal to bring much-needed resources to meatpacking and processing workers who may be exposed to coronavirus. “Through this alliance, we look forward to working with OSHA to continue our...
Flu Shots More Important Than Ever in 2020
Medical experts recommend getting the flu shot every year. However, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more crucial than ever to get this yearly vaccine. Flu Shots Can Prevent Overwhelming the Health System The U.S. health system is already overwhelmed...
Don’t Overlook These Other Occupational Respiratory Illnesses
Even though COVID-19 is the main respiratory disease on everyone’s mind, it’s still important to remember to protect against other occupational respiratory illnesses. Wearing proper protection, educating employees, and hiring occupational health and safety experts to...
OSHA Fines Ohio Company $40K For Violating Respiratory Standard
OSHA has cited an Ohio healthcare company for alleged serious violations of respirator regulations following an inspection initiated after the company reported the coronavirus-related hospitalization of seven employees. OSHA proposed $40,082 in penalties after...
How to Protect Enclosed Cab Workers from Silica Dust
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) released a new hazard alert to help prevent silica dust exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs. Why is Silica Dust Deadly? Respirable...
Revised OSHA Beryllium Standard for General Industry
OSHA has been issuing and amending regulations to protect the safety and health of workers occupationally exposed to beryllium and beryllium compounds for the last four years. Brief History of Beryllium Standards In early 2017, the first rule created...
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Coronavirus FAQ Published by OSHA
Information on the coronavirus seems to be everywhere, and it can be difficult to locate the best, most reliable sources. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just made it easier to get reliable information...