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Yesterday we looked at the possible routes of exposure and toxic effects of pesticides on workers in nonfarm occupations who do not apply pesticides. These workers—as well as customers and clients—can be exposed to toxic doses of pesticide residues after pesticides are applied in the workplace. One way to prevent those types of exposures is […]
Recently, one of our subscribers asked the following question: Is there a regulation or standard that requires security officers carrying a weapon to be issued body armor?
How did a lathe operator become entangled in the operating spindle of the equipment while hand-polishing a long metal cylinder? Keep reading to find out what happened and why OSHA responded to this fatality with a significant fine.
OSHA has been adamant in its insistence that employers and staffing agencies share responsibility for temporary worker protection. Get the latest on a big-dollar case with wide-ranging implications.
Did you know that OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard adds to your Hazard Communication training requirements? It requires your training to be a bit lengthier than usual by specifying topics to be covered in training for employees who are exposed to RCS.
Nobody wants to eat at a restaurant with a cockroach problem, sleep at a hotel with a bedbug problem, or work in a building with a termite problem. But in some cases, our solution to the presence of these pests can be as bad as the pests themselves: When we fill our work spaces with […]
OSHA has awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants to 77 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will provide training and education for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. They will also inform workers of their rights and employers of their […]
Yesterday we looked at the hazard of crashes caused by road debris and how they are different from other types of crashes. Today we’re going to look at how you can help to protect your drivers and others from these crashes.
You know what the main roadway hazards are, right? Distracted, drowsy, or drugged drivers; aggressive drivers; and drivers who are operating late at night pose the highest risk to themselves and others, right? But recent research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has identified a different risk. This risk occurs mainly during the day […]
At the most recent 2016 StormCon conference, thousands of stormwater enthusiasts infiltrated the city of Indianapolis eager to learn the tricks of the trade. Stormwater professionals from construction, industry, and municipalities all sought information on how to better their respective stormwater programs and to teach others the hard lessons learned.