by Emma Bryant | Aug 7, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Asbestos & Silica Connection Asbestos has been a deadly word in various industries since 1929, when the first lawsuit was filed.This natural silicate material is responsible for more than 11,000 deaths each year, as nearly 1.3 million Americans go to a... 
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 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 25, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA and Medical Surveillance Time is a valuable resource on a productive worksite.Employers and workers focus on the tasks at hand, and sometimes they overlook required comprehensive medical surveillance.Keeping medical screenings and surveillance on the back-burner...
