by Emma Bryant | Aug 5, 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 15... 
by Emma Bryant | Jul 29, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Week for Health & Safety OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound week begins on Aug. 12. So, what is Safe + Sound week, exactly?Each year, OSHA takes a week to really key in on effective workplace health & safety programs. The administration uses this week to help get... 
by Emma Bryant | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Wellness
Hearing Loss & Chemicals OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection equipment on worksites involving power tools and heavy machinery, for obvious reasons.However, the administration recently published a bulletin warning that exposure to certain... 
by Emma Bryant | Jul 15, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Citations on a Job Site with Multiple Employers? Staying on top of safety and health hazards on a job site is a daily task for employers. On multi-employer job sites, however, understanding safety responsibilities becomes even more complicated. According to OSHA’s... 
by Emma Bryant | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Georgia Distribution Center Cited by OSHA On June 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Lawrenceville, GA wood distributor for chemical exposure and “struck-by” hazards.The company faces a repeat offense for failing to... 
by Emma Bryant | Jun 3, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Georgia tire manufacturer faces more than $500,000 in fines after OSHA reported repeated health and safety hazards.According to a May 29 news release, employees were exposed to fall risks, burn, amputation, chemical and electroshock hazards.“This employer exposed...
