by Holli Merchant | Dec 27, 2016 | OSHA Compliance, Workplace Safety
In November, OSHA issued a final rule that modifies the general industry standards on walking-working surfaces. These updates have been made to the Walking-Working Surfaces Rule in order to reduce injuries and fatalities related to slips, trips, falls and other...
by Holli Merchant | Sep 23, 2016 | Industrial Hygiene News & Information, OSHA Compliance, Workplace Safety
Is your business in compliance with the new OSHA Silica standard covering silica dust? On June 23, 2016 the revision to the new rule limiting the amount of silica dust exposure went into effect. The new rule establishes a PEL of 50 micrograms of crystalline silica per...
by Holli Merchant | Aug 3, 2016 | OSHA Compliance, Workplace Safety
OSHA® Compliance Each year, millions of workers suffer serious injuries and illnesses on the job. Under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers must provide their workers with worksites free of recognized serious hazards. In order to help prevent...
by Holli Merchant | Aug 24, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene News & Information, OSHA Compliance
A Hazardous Material Inventory Statement, or HMIS, is a document required of businesses by local fire departments to assist in understanding the different chemicals on site as well as the amounts and location within the facility of these chemicals. While quantity...
by Holli Merchant | Oct 7, 2014 | Industrial Hygiene News & Information, OSHA Compliance
OSHA recently revised its recordkeeping rule. These changes will take place January 1, 2015. This new recordkeeping rule applies to states under federal jurisdiction, which includes Colorado. The new rule still requires reporting of any workplace fatality within 8...
