by Chris Walter | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Recently, the Department of Labor, through OSHA, took a major step in addressing the dangers of workplace heat exposure. In early July, 2024, they published the first, unofficial draft of a proposed heat safety standard aimed at reducing the health risks faced by U.S....
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
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...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
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...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Uncategorized, Wellness
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Labor revealed the renewal of a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) aimed at directing inspections towards industries with heightened workplace noise levels in three Mid-Atlantic States and the District of Columbia....
by Chris Walter | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Uncategorized
Loss of life, property, injury, interrupted production, expensive litigation, negative publicity, and more – these are all the end results of combustible dust explosions. And, for many industries, combustible dust explosions are a very real threat, which require...
