Utilized heavily in sheet metal construction, especially in the interest in airplanes, hexavalent chromium can be toxic and requires employers to have a respiratory program and testing requirements. OSHA has…
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Middletown foundry that makes steel and aluminum parts for the aircraft and aerospace, military…
There are many laws and regulations in place to protect operators, other employees, and surrounding communities from the potential hazards of working with toxic chemicals like anhydrous ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia…
Did you know if you plan to conduct audiometric testing or are involved with hearing conservation that you must be certified to do so? For employers, an effective occupational hearing…
OSHA is considering rulemaking to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead as adverse health effects in adults can occur below current lead level standards, according to an Advance…
Heavy metals testing is used to screen for or diagnose heavy metal poisoning in those who may have been exposed to one or more heavy metals, such as lead, zinc,…
Do you need an OSHA abatement physical to get certified for asbestos removal services? Are you an employer or union required to protect your employees and stay in compliance with…
Preventing the transmission of aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) to healthcare personnel. Hospitals and other healthcare environments contain hazards such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals that may be inhaled by personnel…
As of April 20, 2022 there have been more than 600 detections of avian bird flu in wild birds across 31 states, and 203 detections in commercial and backyard flocks…
Starting May 17, 2022, a new OSHA Regional Emphasis Program begins to identify and reduce hazards in the cut stone and stone products industry in the Denver, CO area. This…
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