Employer Responsibilities for Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke

Employer Responsibilities for Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke

Employers in California have a crucial responsibility to protect their employees from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, particularly when air quality levels reach hazardous thresholds. Read this article to understand employer responsibilities and solutions to reduce employee risk.

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How To Protect Workers From Methanol Exposure In The Workplace

How To Protect Workers From Methanol Exposure In The Workplace

When it comes to workplace safety, especially in environments where exposure to hazardous substances like methanol occurs, understanding permissible exposure limits (PELs) and effective respiratory protection is crucial. Read this article to learn the specifics of methanol exposure limits, the limitations of common respiratory protection, and the best practices for ensuring safety in the workplace.

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How to Prepare for Cal/OSHA New Stricter Lead Regulations

How to Prepare for Cal/OSHA New Stricter Lead Regulations

Cal/OSHA has significantly lowered the occupational exposure thresholds for lead. As a result, numerous regulatory requirements will be triggered, resulting in a lot of work ahead for many employers. Read this article for a compliance action plan to meet Cal/OSHA’s 2025 deadline.

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Are You in Compliance with OSHA Hazard Assessment Requirements for PPE?

Are You in Compliance with OSHA Hazard Assessment Requirements for PPE?

Did you know that OSHA requires hazard assessments on all operations to determine the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by employees? Read this article to learn what the OSHA regulation requires and what employers need to do to meet compliance if hazards are present or likely to be present.

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

In the case of highly flammable liquids, it pays to know what you are doing, and more importantly how to be safe. Specifically, where the production of hand sanitizers and disinfectants are concerned, there is a significant risk of fire. What factors must be evaluated for the safe and effective management of flammable liquids?

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

Services across the U.S. have been divided into essential and non-essential groups. Regardless of grouping, however, implementing coronavirus protective measures must be strongly considered in addition to maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. The guidelines listed in this blog post will assist in accomplishing both tasks.

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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

On March 15, 2020, OSHA issued a public memorandum detailing temporary enforcement guidance for the healthcare industry. It is directed to healthcare providers who, in the course of their duties, are required to care for suspected or known victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about the new recommendations.

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