by Emma Bryant | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
The winter chill is creeping up in most parts of the country. With all eyes on COVID-19 precautions, it’s important for employers not to lose sight of other workplace hazards, including cold weather. In 2018, injuries and illnesses caused by cold stress spiked nearly...
by Emma Bryant | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, “MSHA...
by Emma Bryant | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Nov. 6, OSHA released a list of the most frequently cited COVID-19 violations. By better understanding which workplace hazards are the most common source of violations, employers can ensure they are adequately protecting workers and staying compliant. The...
by Emma Bryant | Nov 9, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
According to an annual data report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of nonfatal, occupational injuries and illnesses remained unchanged in 2019. Furthermore, the Nov. 4 report indicated that the incident rates of total recordable cases remained...
by Emma Bryant | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 85 businesses for coronavirus-related violations between the beginning of the pandemic through Oct. 8 2020. The overwhelming majority of cited companies are located in the eastern portion of the United...
by Emma Bryant | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
