by Chris Walter | Sep 24, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Hurricane Cleanup Poses Risks for Workers It’s hurricane season, which means emergency crews are facing hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. OSHA recently released a press release following Hurricane Florence. It...
by Chris Walter | Aug 20, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Consultation Provides Substantial Economic Boost The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a report analyzing the value of its On-Site Consultation Program (OSC). The administration found that the OSHA consultation...
by Chris Walter | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Dangerous Conditions Lead to Hefty OSHA Fines Iowa’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued $154,524 in OSHA fines to a wind blade manufacturer. A 40-page report from OSHA cited issues such as airborne contaminants, fire hazards, inconsistent...
by Chris Walter | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standard After Much Deliberation On May 4, OSHA released a direct final rule (DFR) that made changes to the beryllium standard for general industry. The rule applies to general industry process, operations, and other areas where workers...
by Chris Walter | Apr 2, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Failure to Submit Injury and Illness Records to OSHA More than 200,000 employers failed to electronically submit their injury and illness data under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new recordkeeping rule. The deadline came and went on Dec. 31,...
