Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
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...
What to Know About OSHA Regulations in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry continues its rapid expansion, with a growing workforce and unique occupational health hazards. In the U.S., this industry is projected to reach $72 billion annually by 2030, according to industry research group New Frontier Data. While most...
The Costs of Overlooking Medical Surveillance
OSHA and Medical Surveillance In the hustle and bustle of the workplace, it's easy to overlook the critical importance of medical surveillance. Medical surveillance programs help employers identify health hazards, monitor employee health over time, and evaluate the...