by Michele Raines | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It can sometimes be confusing to understand how long employers are required to keep employee medical records. This is because OSHA’s employee medical recordkeeping requirements are defined in several places, depending on whether or not the rules apply to general...
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 Emma Bryant | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Between October 2018 & September 2019, OSHA conducted a total of 195 inspections of chemical manufacturing plants. As a result, the administration issued 759 citations and fines totaling $2.6 million. This data, recently posted on the agency’s website, reveals...
by Emma Bryant | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
A Mount Vernon, Oh. concrete production plant faces proposed penalties of $158,555 for 20 health and safety violations. OSHA inspectors determined that the facility’s noise levels exceeded the permissible exposure limit. Furthermore, it also failed to test, train,...
by Emma Bryant | Oct 21, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
It happened. You were fined by OSHA. Now, it’s time to learn how you can improve your business in the future and avoid any more fines. In fact, taking steps to improve your business can actually help in lowering your penalty by showing some good faith. The “Quick...
by Michele Raines | Oct 7, 2019 | Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection
In September, OSHA revealed a preliminary list of its top ten most frequently cited standard violations for fiscal year 2019. The administration’s purpose in publishing the list every year is to encourage employers to examine and identify hazards in their workplaces,...
