In February 2024, OSHA inspectors visited Strauss Feeds LLC in Watertown, Wisconsin, and discovered serious safety violations, exposing workers to life-threatening hazards from airborne dust. Among these were the risks of explosions, fires, and long-term respiratory illnesses caused by excessive airborne dust, as well as a variety of other health...
Recent OSHA Developments A recent news release from OSHA highlighted the importance of effective Lockout/Tagout procedures. On May 31, 2024, OSHA fined a manufacturing company in Region 5 for failing to implement proper LOTO protocols, leading to serious worker injuries. This incident underscores the necessity for comprehensive LOTO training to...
Falls are a leading cause of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Ensuring proper fall protection is not only a regulatory requirement but also a crucial aspect of maintaining a safe working environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has emphasized the importance of fall protection in its recent blog...
The Asbestos Consultant and Site Surveillance Technician Certification Examinations are currently administered online by a third-party vendor, CPS HR. Applications are processed in the order they are received, and admission to an exam depends on meeting all application requirements and the availability of exam slots. You must email in your...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recently proposed new regulations to further protect children and adults from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The proposed regulations, which are expected to take effect in 2024, aim to reduce lead exposure in high-risk populations and environments across the state.Lead is...
The State of California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)'s applications are now open. The Asbestos Consultant and Site Surveillance Technician Certification Examinations are now given ONLINE. Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Admission to an exam is dependent on successful completion of all application requirements...
It's never a bad time to consider re-evaluating your company. Whether it is your safety, your procedures, or your business as a whole, periodic evaluations ensure that you and your employees are in a safe, efficient work environment. Self-inspections are essential to an organization as it helps identify potential hazards....
In a January 2018 press-release from the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an Ohio roofing contractor has been cited for exposing their employees to unsafe work conditions including fall and other safety hazards. These hazards have levied penalties totaling a whopping $91,629. The cause for penalties included...
As of September 23rd, 2017, OSHA finalized their rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica within the workplace. According to the new OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1153, employers and workplaces are now liable for the safety of their employees when respirable crystalline silica exposure risk is greater than 25 micrograms per cubic...
California has the highest amount of seismic activity among almost all the states. A recent 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit Northwest Westwood, California shaking many homes and workplaces. Although the damage was minor, it was a surefire wake-up call on the emergency preparedness of our state. In 1906, a catastrophic earthquake...
