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As we experience historic low temperatures and snowfall across the country, workers may be exposed to unprecedented harsh weather conditions.  Working in cold weather brings challenges and hazards.  OSHA has resources available to help workers stay safe, including a new pamphlet on snow removal, a cold stress QuickCard in English and Spanish, and a Winter … Read More

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter, outdoor workers, and those who work in an area that is poorly insulated or without … Read More

OSHA NOTE: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to comply with hazard-specific safety and health standards. In addition, pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, employers must provide their employees with a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Emergency Preparedness Guides do not … Read More

Original article by Madhu Maganti, Director-IT Assurance & Security Services, Doeren Mayhew Evolution of Data Everyone and their big brother (no pun intended) is talking about data and more specifically, Big Data. Big Data is a technology buzzword that describes the current ecosystem in which there is significantly more data, and the processing of this … Read More

Published by National Safety Apparel: https://www.thinknsa.com/blog/selecting-fr-clothing-for-cooler-weather As the winter months approach and the temperature drops, it’s important to keep workers warm by selecting the proper FR clothing. The cooler temperatures create a new hazard for workers: cold stress. Similar to heat stress, this occurs when someone loses the ability to regulate their body temperature due to being exposed … Read More

Originally published by Accuform: https://www.accuform.com/news/Key-Takeaways-from-OSHAs-New-Crane-Standard For crane and derrick workers, the long-anticipated updates to OSHA’s final rule for operator qualification couldn’t come quick enough.  The final rule will reduce compliance burdens while still maintaining safety and health protections for workers. Under OSHA’s new crane final rule, employers are required to train operators as needed to perform assigned … Read More

OSHA announced in a press release a proposed rule to revise the beryllium standard for general industry.  A public inspection version of the proposed rule is available – it will be published in the Federal Register on Dec. 11, 2018.  Comments are due by Feb. 9, 2019. The proposed changes are designed to clarify the standard, … Read More

OSHA published a memorandum, clarifying the Department of Labor’s position on workplace safety incentive programs and post-incident drug testing under 29 C.F.R. § 1904.35(b)(1)(iv).   Since this rule’s publication, numerous questions have come in regarding what kinds of programs are permissible, and what kinds of drug testing policies are allowed under Department of Labor rules.  This memorandum … Read More

By Reed A. Erickson, MD, MBA, CPS/A, MedExpress Some of the most prevalent workplace hazards aren’t seen – they’re heard. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to damaging noise levels at work, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), workplace-related … Read More

By Christy Bolton, ISEA Manager of Education and Information Resources The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of work sites by federal OSHA for fiscal year 2017. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards, so they can take steps to find and … Read More