Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Asbestos: Onus of Second-Hand Exposure is on Employers
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, once widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its heat-resistant and durable properties. However, we now know that exposure to asbestos can have serious health consequences, including lung cancer, mesothelioma,...
Breaking Down the Silica Physical Exam
Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials like sand, stone, and concrete. When these materials are cut, drilled, or crushed, they release tiny silica dust particles into the air. Inhaling these particles can lead to serious health issues like...
Heavy Metal Testing Should Not Be Taken Lightly
As we go about our daily lives, we’re constantly exposed to a variety of substances that can significantly impact our health. One of the most common and insidious threats is heavy metals. As such, heavy metal testing remains one of the most critical components...
How to Protect Your Team from the Effects of Silica
There is an unassailable scientific reason that OSHA and state OSHA authorities have regulations to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The goal: to reduce the risks of life-altering and deadly diseases; or, more simply, the effects of...
Improve Workplace Safety & Health, Increase Your Bottom Line
OSHA compliance shouldn’t just be about meeting the bare minimum requirements. While employers do have a duty to provide a safe environment for their workers, being proactive about workplace safety and health also improves your company’s bottom line. Every year,...
Miami Heat Advisory Highlights Key Dangers
Ensuring the safety and well-being of outdoor workers in high-temperature environments is paramount, requiring effective heat protection measures to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries. And unfortunately, as temperatures continue climbing, it's a...
Are you using NIOSH approved N95 respirators?
In the occupational health and safety space, NIOSH approved N95 respirators play a pivotal role in safeguarding workers from hazardous airborne particles. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers two fact sheets on filtering face piece...
Dept. of Labor Advances Heat Safety Rulemaking, Intensifies Enforcement
Outdoor workers face a variety of hazards including extreme temperatures, noise, sun exposure, biological hazards like venomous wildlife and insects, poisonous plants, and risks associated with adverse weather conditions such as lightning strikes. However, heat...
35 Violations, $868K in Fines for New Jersey Auto Recycler
Ignore the rules, and you could end up paying the price. And, that’s exactly what happened to one Camden, New Jersey auto recycler and parts supplier A comprehensive safety and health program is crucial for protecting employees and ensuring a safe work...
Who’s Liable on a Multi-Employer Worksite?
In multi-employer worksites, such as construction projects, where multiple employers like general contractors, subcontractors, and others have workers on-site, determining responsibility for workplace safety violations can be difficult. OSHA has a specific policy that...