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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...

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...

Hearing Loss & Chemicals OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection equipment on worksites involving power tools and heavy machinery, for obvious reasons.However, the administration recently published a bulletin warning that exposure to...

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...

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...

Rest, Water, Shade Summer is here, which means an increase in workplace heat is likely in non-controlled environments.OSHA issued a release last week reminding employers to protect employees from the dangers of working in hot weather. The administration’s...

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...

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...