Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Essential PPE for Fall Prevention in the Workplace
Ensuring the safety of workers is a paramount concern in every workplace, with one of the most critical aspects being fall prevention. In fact, when it comes to OSHA violations, Fall Protection (General Requirements) remains at the top of the list for the 13th...
Tank Cleaning Company Faces $399K in OSHA Penalties
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a colorless, highly toxic gas with a distinct rotten egg odor, also known as ‘sewer gas’. In occupational settings, it poses a severe threat to workers when encountered in high concentrations, making respiratory protection in confined...
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2023
Every fall, OSHA's top 10 violations are released, in an effort to inform and educate employers on the most common issues in the workplace. This year, the preliminary list of OSHA's top 10 violations highlight a notable increase in enforcement efforts by OSHA...
Beryllium Exposure Costs Massachusetts Plant $69K
Beryllium is a vital material in aerospace, defense, and various industries. But, though the metal remains an important part of manufacturing, beryllium exposure poses severe risks if not managed appropriately. In fact, in some cases, it can even prove fatal. A...
Here’s the Breakdown of OSHA’s New Beryllium Guidance
In spring of 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published new beryllium guidance intended to help employers and workers understand and navigate the beryllium standards. One of the documents provides guidance for interim enforcement for the...
Discover the Benefits of Onsite Respirator- Fit Testing and Audiometric Exams with Worksite Medical
Ensuring the health and safety of your employees should be a top priority for any responsible employer. By taking proactive measures such as conducting regular onsite respirator-fit testing and audiometric exams, you can protect the wellbeing of your workforce...
Proposed Rule Change for Workplace Inspections: What You Need to Know (Updated)
Although they're probably not your favorite activity, OSHA workplace inspections are nonetheless incredibly important for millions of workers across the country. These inspections serve the dual purpose of aiding employers and employees in reducing onsite hazards, and...
Strategies for Protecting Workers from Respiratory Illnesses in 2023
Just like nobody enjoys being sick, no employer likes when their workplace is understaffed and less productive due to illness. That means that as flu season approaches, coupled with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, protecting your employees from respiratory...
Fined Again: Lead Exposure Costs Repeat Offender $160K
Although lead remains a fairly common material in industrial settings, lead exposure poses serious health risks to numerous demographics, especially children, pregnant women, and industrial workers. Excessive long-term exposure at the workplace can lead to...
Combating Flood Hazards in the Workplace
The recent flash floods in New York highlight the critical importance of understanding and mitigating flood hazards in the workplace. Underscoring the magnitude, as many as 23 million people were under flood watch across parts of New Jersey, New York and...