Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
OSHA Issues 2 COVID-19 Meatpacking Citations
Meatpacking companies in Colorado and South Dakota were fined for failing to protect workers from recognized hazards under the general duty clause of the OSHA Act. Both penalties assessed for the violations are the maximum allowed by law. OSHA cited a meatpacking...
Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke
The West Coast is currently facing an unprecedented spread of wildfire across the region. The smoke has drifted over the vast majority of the U.S., and is potentially affecting air quality as far as Washington, D.C. That’s why every employer needs to be aware of the...
OSHA Releases 3 Years of Injury, Illness Data
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...
Study Links Hearing Loss to Service Industry
A large number of workers in the service sector have an elevated hearing risk, according to a recent NIOSH study. The “service sector” refers to the sector of the economy that provides a service rather than a good, unlike agriculture and industry. This includes...
Sarcoidosis Linked to Silica, Beryllium Exposure
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...
Meatpacking Industry Alliance to Protect Workers From COVID-19
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...
Flu Shots More Important Than Ever in 2020
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...
Don’t Overlook These Other Occupational Respiratory Illnesses
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...
OSHA Fines Ohio Company $40K For Violating Respiratory Standard
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...
How to Protect Enclosed Cab Workers from Silica Dust
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) released a new hazard alert to help prevent silica dust exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs. Why is Silica Dust Deadly? Respirable...