Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
What you need to know about the OSHA silica rule
Understanding the Dangers of Crystalline Silica Crystalline Silica, commonly known as quartz, is a toxic substance found in soil and other minerals. According to OSHA, over two million U.S. workers are at risk of overexposure to this hazardous substance....
Here’s Why You Should Be Using the Benson Mobile Audio Test
The Importance Audio Testing For Workers Have you ever thought about how important your sense of hearing truly is? Not only does it affect the way we socialize, work and communicate, but our sense of hearing keeps us safe and warns us of potential danger. On the job,...
Decrease health issues, improve productivity with Japanese custom
Japanese companies may have found a way to boost employee health and improve productivity. Their secret? Exercise. Morning exercise is a tradition that has taken hold in Japanese culture to foster better health and fitness. You might think your employees already get...
How to prevent and monitor workplace eye hazards with PPE, medical surveillance
Hindsight is always 20/20, but your foresight can be just as great when you understand how to spot a vision hazard on your worksite. Each year, eye injuries cost more than $300 million in lost production time, medical expenses and workers' compensation. Ninety percent...
OSHA silica rule pushed back to September
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA will delay the crystalline silica standard in the construction industry. Enforcement of the silica standard, which was originally scheduled to begin on June 23, 2017, will now commence on Sept. 23, 2017...
Silica rule for workers updated by OSHA after 40-plus years
A lot of things that have changed since 1971. However, until last year, OSHA’s regulation protecting workers from the hazards of respirable crystalline silica was not one of them. After 40-plus years without an update, OSHA's final silica rule is set to go into...
Tips to create National Vision Month plan for your workplace
Over 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur each year. That equates to about $300 million in lost productivity, medical expenses, and worker compensation claims. Without proper protection and medical surveillance, workplace hazards such as dust and concrete...
Quick Facts: OSHA 300 Logs
On Feb.1, the OSHA 300 log annual requirement went info effect. Here are a few facts and how-tos to keep you and your company in compliance: What is an OSHA 300 Log? An OSHA 300 log summarizes the past year’s serious work-related injuries and illnesses. As per OSHA...
UPDATE: New OSHA Beryllium Standard Delayed until March 21
UPDATE: OSHA delayed its final rule on the new beryllium standard until March 21 due to a presidential directive. A Jan. 20 memorandum implemented a 60-day regulatory freeze on pending regulations. This ensures that the President's appointees or designees have the...