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September is hurricane season, which means many workers will be involved in cleaning up the aftermath of powerful storms. Even though Hurricane Dorian is gone​, hazardous conditions likely still exist. Mold hazards can be especially pervasive following hurricane...

On Aug. 9, OSHA cited and fined a bullet-proof vest fabricator $66,300 for violating both the respirable silica and noise exposure standards. The US Department of Labor conducted an inspection in late May 2019, at a facility in Miami Lakes, Fl.  The inspection...

Flu Season is Here Sore throats, fuzzy heads, nausea, and tiredness — most people have been unfortunate enough to experience the flu and its symptoms at least once in their lives. Each year on average, between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population comes down...

Mining and Silica Exposure On Aug. 29, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a request for input on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz - the most common form of respirable silica.This request follows a push from...

On Aug. 9, OSHA launched a new page on its website to help employers understand and use leading indicators. Leading indicators are factors that can be tracked to prevent injuries and illnesses on a jobsite. This could be the number of managers and workers...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially seeking industry input on the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction and general industry. OSHA's concern centers around Table 1 of the standard, which lists...

On Aug. 12, OSHA cited a Decatur Georgia countertop manufacturer company for exposing employees to amputation, silica, and other safety and health hazards at its manufacturing plant.  Cited for Silica Exposure Following the inspection, the administration...

Mining union leaders called for a new silica standard in June in the wake of a resurgence of black lung disease, also known as pneumoconiosis. More than 4,600 coal miners developed the most severe form of black lung disease since 1970, with over half of...

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...

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...