by Emma Bryant | Feb 19, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Making Carbon Monoxide Protection a Priority Hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide poisoning each year.That poisoning typically occur when fuel-burning equipment and tools are used in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Risk of exposure becomes... 
by Emma Bryant | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Understanding the OSHA Silica Standard In 2017 OSHA began to enforce its new silica rule for the construction industry. Less than a year later, the updated standard went in effect for general industry and maritime. OSHA reduced the permissible exposure limit... 
by Ryan Shaffer | Feb 7, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
If a medical emergency occurred at work, which one of your coworkers would respond? According to a recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey, you might have to search for the right person during an emergency.The survey results published on April 28 showed that,... 
by Emma Bryant | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
OSHA in Hot Water The Public Citizens Health Research Group is just one of several health advocacy groups that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA for rolling back electronic recordkeeping requirements, which were initially published in May 2016. The Improve Tracking of... 
by Emma Bryant | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Wellness
Cold Weather Work Hazards Winter is here. For many, that means dressing in layers and keeping warm inside. However, winter time has a whole different meaning for those who work outdoors. In the colder months, workers who are exposed to cold and windy conditions... by Emma Bryant | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog
Some Clarity For Silica Compliance Ever since the new rule for crystalline silica initially went into effect in 2017, OSHA has been attempting to clear up any questions about compliance. Last week, the administration published a new silica standard FAQ to provide some...