Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
How To Have Zero Workplace Illnesses This Year
The World Health Organization defines a work related illness as “any disease contracted primarily as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.” These risk factors could be anything from a toxic chemical to a hot jobsite. Whatever the case, it...
NJ company faces $1.9 million in fines for 51 OSHA violations
A Delair, NJ manufacturing company announced Tuesday morning that 13 percent of its unionized employees are being laid off due to the crushing blow of penalties by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Last month, the...
Mercury Poisoning Leads to OSHA Investigation and Fines
In March 2016, several contracted hazardous materials remediation employees tested positive for mercury poisoning while working at a New York-based power and water main plant. In turn, their employer was fined $142,000 by OSHA for one willful, as well as 13...
Worksite Injury & Illness Records are going Digital
OSHA’s new Injury Tracking Application (ITA) allows employers to digitally submit injury and illness data required under the new electronic record keeping rule. Starting Aug. 1, companies with at least 250 employees will be required to electronically submit the...
Now’s the Time for Employers to Get Ahead of Flu Season
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 the flu. This can...
New Beryllium Rule Rolls Back “Ancillary” Protections
On June 23, OSHA proposed a new beryllium rule that would effectively eliminate many of the newly added requirements that went into effect earlier this year. In a supplemental press release, it was stated that "OSHA has evidence that exposure in these industries is...
Pennsylvania fire department accepts award for NFPA 1582 compliance
Department Awarded for Keeping Firefighters Safe & Healthy On Tuesday, June 27, Tom Piocquidio, Worksite Medical’s vice president of sales, presented the North Hampton Fire Department with a bronze firefighter flag after its firefighters, along with dozens...
Respiratory Hazards Go Beyond Asbestos in Shipyards
What do painting, welding, insulating, and repairing have in common? They’re all duties performed in a shipyard, and they also all create respiratory hazards for workers. In conjunction with the shipbuilding industry’s previous use of asbestos in manufacturing,...
OSHA, NIOSH release heat safety app to tackle summer heat
For many people, beating the summer heat is a matter of enjoying cool drink, staying in the shade, or taking a dip in the pool. For outdoor workers, the solution is not so easy. The arrival of the summer months means it’s time for employers to prepare for the...
OSHA Safe + Sound Week to start this Monday, June 12
OSHA recently designated June 12-18 as Safe + Sound Week. This nationwide event aims to raise awareness and understanding of the health and safety programs that protect workers. The event is co-sponsored by AIHA, NSC, ASSE, and NIOSH — and has more than 85 partners...