Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Florida Company Fined for Hearing, Silica Violations
On Aug. 9, OSHA cited and fined a bullet-proof vest fabricator $66,300 for violating both the respirable silica and noise exposure standards. The US Department of Labor conducted an inspection in late May 2019, at a facility in Miami Lakes, Fl. The inspection...
FLU SEASON: Now is the Time to Prepare for the Flu at Work
Flu Season is Here Sore throats, fuzzy heads, nausea, and tiredness — most people have been unfortunate enough to experience the flu and its symptoms at least once in their lives. Each year on average, between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population comes down with...
MSHA Issues RFI on Respirable Silica
Mining and Silica Exposure On Aug. 29, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a request for input on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz - the most common form of respirable silica.This request follows a push from...
How to Use Leading Indicators on Your Work Site
On Aug. 9, OSHA launched a new page on its website to help employers understand and use leading indicators. Leading indicators are factors that can be tracked to prevent injuries and illnesses on a jobsite. This could be the number of managers and workers...
OSHA Requests Industry Feedback on Silica Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially seeking industry input on the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction and general industry. OSHA's concern centers around Table 1 of the standard, which lists...
Cabinet Manufacturer Cited for Silica, Hearing Violations
On Aug. 12, OSHA cited a Decatur Georgia countertop manufacturer company for exposing employees to amputation, silica, and other safety and health hazards at its manufacturing plant. Cited for Silica Exposure Following the inspection, the administration...
Will Mining Adopt a New MSHA Silica Standard?
Mining union leaders called for a new silica standard in June in the wake of a resurgence of black lung disease, also known as pneumoconiosis. More than 4,600 coal miners developed the most severe form of black lung disease since 1970, with over half of...
Ototoxicants Linked to Workplace Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss & Chemicals OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection equipment on worksites involving power tools and heavy machinery, for obvious reasons.However, the administration recently published a bulletin warning that exposure to...
OSHA Cites Wood Distributor for Chemical Exposure
Georgia Distribution Center Cited by OSHA On June 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Lawrenceville, GA wood distributor for chemical exposure and "struck-by" hazards.The company faces a repeat offense for failing to...
Subcontractor Fined $193,569 for Asbestos Exposure
Missouri Companies Fined In May, OSHA cited two Kansas City companies for exposing workers to asbestos while restoring a Kansas State University library. Following the investigation, OSHA cited one of the companies with 23 serious health violations. The...