by Emma Bryant | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
Recently, OSHA released illness and injury reports from a three-year period between 2016 and 2018. The data comes from nearly 290,000 employer electronic submissions of Form 300A. This information was released in response to two federal court Freedom of Information...
by Emma Bryant | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
A recent study coming out of The Netherlands links occupational exposure of silica and beryllium to the inflammatory diseases known as sarcoidosis. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease where inflammatory cells collect and grow in parts of the...
by Emma Bryant | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The North American Meat Institute and OSHA have created an alliance with the goal to bring much-needed resources to meatpacking and processing workers who may be exposed to coronavirus. “Through this alliance, we look forward to working with OSHA to continue our...
by Emma Bryant | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
Medical experts recommend getting the flu shot every year. However, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more crucial than ever to get this yearly vaccine. Flu Shots Can Prevent Overwhelming the Health System The U.S. health system is already overwhelmed...
by Emma Bryant | Aug 10, 2020 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Even though COVID-19 is the main respiratory disease on everyone’s mind, it’s still important to remember to protect against other occupational respiratory illnesses. Wearing proper protection, educating employees, and hiring occupational health and safety experts to...
by Emma Bryant | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA has cited an Ohio healthcare company for alleged serious violations of respirator regulations following an inspection initiated after the company reported the coronavirus-related hospitalization of seven employees. OSHA proposed $40,082 in penalties after...
