Every year, OSHA releases a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards. This list is important to review and understand, as it will point to trouble areas others are having and can tip you off to what OSHA … Continue reading
Personal protective equipment is often the only safeguard for employees from potentially serious hazards. This equipment is worn on the body and in some way reduces or eliminates the potential for injury. It is designed to act as the last … Continue reading
Though often overlooked, damage to hearing through long term exposure to loud noises is an extremely common injury on the jobsite. This exposure most commonly comes from tools, but can come from any one of a number of other processes … Continue reading
Acting as a last line of defense against injury for employees, personal protect equipment is often the only thing protecting employees from dangerous equipment, faulty systems, mislabeled tools, and themselves. No safety guideline can prevent employees from all faulty machinery … Continue reading
When thinking of workplace hazards, things like arc flash or lockout tagout are usually what come to mind. But noise can be equally dangerous, leading to long term hearing problems from both short and long term exposure to high noise … Continue reading
For companies who use abrasive blasting, ventilation must be of key concern. This is partially because OSHA aggressively regulates and monitors it through Standard 1910.94, and partially because abrasive blasting is so dangerous to your employees. Luckily, if you follow … Continue reading
While one of the simplest items to ensure compliance with in any safety and health management system, personal protective equipment is one of the most common issues during an audit. Whether outdated, worn beyond the minimum safety requirements, or improperly … Continue reading
There are a lot of industries which require at least occasional welding, cutting, or brazing. And for these industries, OSHA ensures safety is maintained through Standard 1910.252. This standard is an overview of all safety requirements surrounding these dangerous procedures, … Continue reading
Hand tools and portable powered tools and their equipment are a necessary part of most businesses. And as such, most employers purchase the tools used by customers and employees. If your business is one of the many who fall into … Continue reading
If you are in an industry that deals with blood or the potential exposure to blood, protection against bloodborne pathogens needs to be a top priority. OSHA has developed a standard, Standard 1910.1030, which regulates bloodborne pathogens. This standard explains … Continue reading