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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Indoor & Outdoor Heat Stress Standards: What Are Your State’s Compliance Requirements?

Indoor & Outdoor Heat Stress Standards: What Are Your State’s Compliance Requirements?

California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington currently have occupational heat stress standards for the workplace. Read this article to learn about each state’s indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention requirements and how to prepare for the proposed national OSHA Heat Stress rule.

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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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Update: Get Prepared For California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Update: Get Prepared For California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Deadline Alert! With less than 3 months before the deadline, SB-553 requires almost all California employers to prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), provide workplace violence prevention training for employees, and maintain a violent incident log by July 1, 2024. Read this updated article to learn more about the new law and what your organization should do to meet compliance.

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Is a Third-Party OSHA Compliance Audit Worth It?

Is a Third-Party OSHA Compliance Audit Worth It?

Waiting to address safety issues until after a failed OSHA inspection or after an incident occurs means that the damage is usually already done. This post explains the benefits of having a comprehensive third-party OSHA compliance audit, what the OSHA compliance audit process includes, and what expertise the auditor should have.

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HAZWOPER in General Industry: What Is It and When Is It Required?

HAZWOPER in General Industry: What Is It and When Is It Required?

HAZWOPER is a much-misunderstood topic among employers and safety professionals alike. In this post, we will clarify what HAZWOPER is, why it is necessary, who it affects, and review the different HAZWOPER training requirements.

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Why is Safety Culture Important?

Why is Safety Culture Important?

A culture based on safety is developed by recognizing the importance of reducing hazards and minimizing risks so that occupational injuries/illnesses do not occur. Read this post to learn more about building a strong safety culture and behavior-based safety.

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Regulatory Deadline: OSHA Injury & Illness Electronic Reporting

Regulatory Deadline: OSHA Injury & Illness Electronic Reporting

The deadline for electronically reporting your OSHA Form 300A data for the 2021 calendar year is rapidly approaching. Read this post to learn who must submit the form, and what injuries and illnesses are recordable - including COVID-19 work-related illness or vaccine adverse reaction.

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Do I Have a Good Energy Control Program?

Do I Have a Good Energy Control Program?

Does your facility have an effective energy control program? Read this post to learn the steps for developing a comprehensive energy control program that maintains OSHA compliance and protects your employees.

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Workplace Violence: Is Your Place of Business Safe... and Compliant?

Workplace Violence: Is Your Place of Business Safe... and Compliant?

To eliminate liability, employers must protect their employees from incidents such as workplace violence and active shooter events by completing a threat and vulnerability assessment of their site to determine if and what risks exist. Read this post to learn what steps to take and what questions to ask.

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Improve Worker Safety with Effective Hazardous Energy Control

Improve Worker Safety with Effective Hazardous Energy Control

Energy control procedures and the application of locks and lockout/tagout (LOTO) devices can save lives. Read this post to learn about hazardous energy and how to build an effective LOTO program.

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How To Prepare For All Potential Emergency Situations At Your Company

How To Prepare For All Potential Emergency Situations At Your Company

It is important to have a detailed Emergency Action Plan in place at your company to protect employees from serious injury or death and any property loss that might result. Read this post to learn the 6 key components of an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

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PHMSA Reduces Hazmat Burdens in Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

PHMSA Reduces Hazmat Burdens in Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

In its most significant rulemaking in some time, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published HM-219C in an effort to support the safe and expedited transportation and distribution of approved COVID-19 vaccines. Read this post to learn the key updates in the new rule.

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How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

In addition to environmental considerations, the sustainability of green power installations involves worker health and safety protection. Read this post to learn the top 10 Green Energy job hazards and what the Renewable Energy Sector can do to improve worker safety.

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How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

As a result of huge market growth, more and more people are becoming employed in the cannabis industry each day, creating a need for safety awareness and injury prevention. Read this post to learn how cannabis companies can build an effective and compliant occupational safety and health program.

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