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Brian Fleck has been involved in the field of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) for more than 25 years. For our latest “Faces of EHS” profile, we sat down with Brian to discuss how he got his start in the industry, his biggest influence, as well as his thoughts on trends and best practices for […]
On February 13, 2008, an OSHA rule took effect that requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees. Sounds simple enough, right? Hah! As with any regulation covering such a broad and complex area, the “employer pays” PPE rule is rife with exceptions and clarifications. Our sister website, Safety.BLR.com, took a […]
When you measure the success of your health and safety program, you probably look at indicators like accident rates, training participation, and workers’ compensation modifiers. All of these are good measures of how well your program is addressing workplace hazards. But the impact of a strong workplace health and safety program goes beyond your own […]
By: The Veriforce Team Discover the transformative journey of Veriforce, from a pivotal merger to becoming thelargest supply chain risk management network in the world. When Veriforce grew five times its size within five years, it took dedication, collaboration, and anunwavering, systemic commitment to a profound mission: Bringing workers home safe fromhigh-hazard jobs. It’s this […]
Yesterday we reviewed the terminology, identification, and safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Today we’ll cover rules for the safe handling of these liquids—and we’ll look at a real-life OSHA case that dramatically drives home the importance of these rules. Safe Handling When handling flammable and combustible liquids, employees need to follow these rules: […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Waterville, Maine, auto body manufacturer for 2 willful and 10 serious safety and health violations. The agency is seeking $393,992 in fines from The Shyft Group Duramag LLC, formerly known as F3 MFG Inc.
On June 8, 2023, the EPA proposed a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ban most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical known to cause serious health risks such as neurotoxicity and cancer. The proposed rule bans all consumer uses of the chemical while allowing for many industrial/commercial uses to continue only […]
In a recent press release, OSHA urges emergency crews in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence to be aware of hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. The release also provides helpful reminders and resources for affected employers and their workers.
The EPA continues to make addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment a top priority. In its latest announcement, the Agency revealed two new steps in its aggressive battle to mitigate PFAS in drinking water.
Pretty soon, your car may be able to tell you what’s around the next corner, whether there’s stopped traffic in the fog bank ahead, and how to avoid construction traffic on your way to work each morning by communicating with other vehicles. Unfortunately, the same technology that will allow your car to exchange information with […]