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 | Apr 7, 2016 | Workplace Safety
According to NIOSH, 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise at work. This has resulted in a permanent hearing loss for about 10 million workers. Loud noises can cause hearing loss by damaging the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Most of the time, this...
by Holli Merchant | Feb 1, 2016 | Workplace Safety
A quality workplace safety program requires a solid foundation. Many companies will talk about how safety is important, but without the appropriate building blocks in place they are often overlooking issues and operating out of compliance with regulatory agencies....
by Holli Merchant | Nov 5, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene News & Information, Workplace Safety
An effective workplace safety program is like putting together a puzzle. It requires many different pieces. These include a commitment from management, input from the various company departments, buy-in from all employees, and leadership from a strong safety manager...
