by Emma Bryant | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Most employers understand the necessity of respirator use when their worksites contain hazardous chemicals, particles, or dust in the air. However, remaining compliant with respiratory protection involves more than simply providing a mask. As per the respirator... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
As it turns out, OSHA really does mean business when it issues a fine. In July 2019, after several years of dodging $412,000 in penalties, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals found a New Jersey construction company’s president in contempt of court, and thus, personally... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently updated its website with new information on how to recognize and control ionizing radiation hazards. The ionizing radiation webpage features need-to-know information for you to keep your team safe from... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
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,... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 11, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Rotating Schedules and Shifts Nowadays, many businesses and industries are expected to function around the clock. This calls for a rotating work schedule, known as shift work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shift work is a way of life for nearly... 
by Michele Raines | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
There is an unassailable scientific reason 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 silica....
