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Not only do your employees need to know how to respond to workplace fires, they also have to understand how to help prevent them. That’s a lot of information to communicate about fire safety, and no better time than the present. All employees should know the essentials for responding effectively in the event of a […]
Today, some questions about workplace fire safety compliance, with answers from OSHA. What should you do to protect workers from fire hazards? You should train workers about fire hazards in the workplace and about what to do in a fire emergency. If you want your workers to evacuate, you should train them on how to […]
To attempt to collect data systematically and have each state fit their data into several categories To request the number of occurrences for each violation To request the number of inspections on which the data was based The data was based on approximately 100,000 inspections with a significant operational compliance (SOC) rate of approximately 72%. […]
As we said in yesterday’s Advisor, OSHA is proposing to change the PELs for silica. The proposal would also require primary reliance on engineering controls and work practices. OSHA says that primary reliance on engineering controls and work practices rather than PPE to prevent silica exposure is consistent with long-established good industrial hygiene practice, with […]
Avoid the pitfalls. According to Willobee, there are common design concerns that SWPPPs frequently overlook. He sees the following problems in many construction SWPPPs: Failure to specify appropriate stabilization measures for temporary diversion ditches Excessive reliance on sediment control practices such as silt fences, sediment basins, and inlet protection Lack of run-on controls Insufficient information […]
As you probably know, OSHA is proposing to change the exposure limit for silica. Learn the details in today’s Advisor. OSHA is inviting and strongly encouraging the public to participate in the process of developing a final rule for silica exposure through written comments and participation in public hearings. You have until December 11 to […]
