by Emma Bryant | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its National Emphasis Program for COVID-19. The National Emphasis Program went into effect in March 2021, focusing on companies that put the largest number of employees at risk for the coronavirus, as well...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Mold is a naturally occurring fungi that thrives in moist climates—and can cause adverse health effects including respiratory issues. Buildings or facilities that have sat vacant due to COVID-19 that are now reopening should be properly inspected for workplace mold...
by Emma Bryant | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published new beryllium guidance intended to help employers and workers understand and navigate the beryllium standards. One of the documents provides guidance for interim enforcement for the updated final rule...
by Emma Bryant | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
According to a recent study, workers who use cleaning and disinfecting products may be 50 percent more likely to develop asthma, and 43 percent more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study, led by British and Italian researchers,...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Jan. 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Ga. killed at least six workers while injuring another 12. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been actively investigating the incident and is now also looking...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA’s press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were repeatedly ignored by management. “Our inspectors found plant...
