Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Can Technology Help Workers Recognize Mine Hazards?
New NIOSH tool aims to help hazard recognition in mines The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a beta version of new software designed to help miners identify potential safety and health hazards in mines. The EXAMiner...
Listen Up: Occupational Hearing Loss is Still a Problem
New stats from NIOSH on occupational hearing loss According to a recent report, the prevalence of work-related hearing damage has improved less than 1 percent from 1981 to 2010.That’s more than thirty years with minimal improvement. Industries are failing to protect...
Occupational fatigue presents danger, costs employers
Productivity & Health Care Costs For Tired Employees Occupational fatigue affects more than 20 percent of the United States working population. In fact, a National Sleep Foundation report showed that 29% of Americans became sleepy at work, or fell...
How to Protect Your Team From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Making Carbon Monoxide Protection a Priority Hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide poisoning each year.That poisoning typically occur when fuel-burning equipment and tools are used in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Risk of exposure...
NIOSH SLM Brings Noise Safety Surveillance Right to Your Phone
NIOSH Workplace Noise App for iPhone Curious about the noise levels at your workplace? Well, now you can eliminate the guess work thanks to a new mobile app from NIOSH. With NIOSH SLM - available in the iTunes App Store - managers can assess noise risk via...
American Heart Association: Workers lack CPR, First Aid, AED training
If a medical emergency occurred at work, which one of your coworkers would respond? According to a recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey, you might have to search for the right person during an emergency.The survey results published on April 28...
Public Health Groups Sue OSHA Over Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA in Hot Water The Public Citizens Health Research Group is just one of several health advocacy groups that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA for rolling back electronic recordkeeping requirements, which were initially published in May 2016. The Improve...
How to Prepare Your Employees For Cold Weather Work
Cold Weather Work Hazards Winter is here. For many, that means dressing in layers and keeping warm inside. However, winter time has a whole different meaning for those who work outdoors. In the colder months, workers who are exposed to cold and windy conditions...
OSHA Publishes new Silica Standard FAQ
Some Clarity For Silica Compliance Ever since the new rule for crystalline silica initially went into effect in 2017, OSHA has been attempting to clear up any questions about compliance. Last week, the administration published a new silica standard FAQ to provide some...
OSHA Drones Perform Workplace Inspections
OSHA Inspections Taking Flight OSHA is beginning to use drones to inspect facilities — as long as they have the consent of the employer. In 2018, the administration used camera-equipped drones to conduct at least nine inspections. Last year’s drone inspections were...