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Have you included e-cigarettes in your smoking policy? The federal government is discouraging vaping at work for a number of safety reasons. These reasons include a recent federal study that found a number of hazardous chemicals in the flavorings in e-cigarettes. The results of a BLR® human resources poll show that one-half of respondents (50%) […]
Overexposure to lead is one of the most common overexposures found in industry. In fact, lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. Yesterday we discussed a recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement case concerning a facility that was lax in its efforts to protect workers from lead exposure. Today we offer […]
A company in Waverly, Ohio, was recently fined over $56,000 for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) lead standard concerning exposure monitoring and the use of personal protective equipment. Today we will review the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead, take a look at what happened in this particular case, and urge […]
A business that rents heavy equipment says it’s making progress toward zero injuries. Find out about their newest initiative to enhance and spread safety awareness.
What’s the key to reducing the number of injuries that plague nurses and other healthcare workers? Get the view of one organization and find out what they’re doing to bring it about.
It’s tempting to think that all of your safety and health concerns are limited to the shop floor. But it’s just not true. Keep reading for important information about an office hazard that could have tragic consequences.
Putting on a clean, fresh uniform helps your employees feel good about starting their shift. But there may be risks involved in laundering that uniform at home. Find out more here.
An analysis of three years of data shows a spike of nearly 50 percent in employee stress, depression, and anxiety cases. Why the increase and is there anything you can do about it?
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use. Four of those states and D.C. have also legalized the recreational use of marijuana. A growing number of other states are considering legalization. So, how are pesticides being regulated in marijuana fields, and what are the protections for field workers from pesticides […]
In a brief order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has allowed the EPA to continue implementing its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for fossil-fuel power plants while the Agency works on finalizing a proposed determination that consideration of cost does not alter EPA’s previous determination that it is appropriate to […]