Hazard Alert: OSHA Steps Up Enforcement As Extreme Heat Endangers Workers Across the Nation
Posted: October 31st, 2023
On July 27, 2023, President Biden requested the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a first-ever Hazard Alert for heat. This Hazard Alert reminded employers of their responsibility to protect workers from heat, to […]
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Combustible Dust: A Hidden Hazard
Posted: October 2nd, 2023
In many industries, safety concerns revolve around visible hazards such as machinery, chemicals, and fire. However, there’s a lesser-known danger that can lead to catastrophic incidents: combustible dust. This seemingly innocuous substance, often formed during various processes, has the potential […]
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Posted: September 18th, 2023
Lithium-ion fires are a concerning and potentially hazardous phenomenon that can occur when the delicate balance within lithium-ion batteries is disrupted, leading to thermal runaway and combustion. These fires are characterized by their intense heat, rapid spread, and the release […]
Read articleCabin Air Safety Act Proposed Rule
Posted: September 12th, 2023
Air travel is a crucial part of our modern lives, allowing us to connect with loved ones, explore new destinations, and conduct business across the globe. However, there are concerns surrounding the quality of cabin air and its potential impact […]
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Why are Safety Data Sheets Important in the Workplace?
Posted: August 31st, 2023
What are Safety Data Sheets? The health and safety of all employees is essential to providing the best services to clients. Reduction in chemical source illness and injuries in the workplace allow employers and employees to work safely with chemical […]
Read articleOSHA Brings Comprehensive Safety Inspections to Warehouses Nationwide
Posted: August 16th, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a Nationwide Emphasis Program (NEP) bringing comprehensive safety inspections to warehouses and distribution centers nationwide to identify violations related to specific targeted hazards. This is a three-year emphasis […]
Read articleOccupational Injuries and Fatalities Rising with the Summer Heat
Posted: July 14th, 2023
With the summer heat quickly rising, what are you doing to do to avoid occupational heat exposure for your employees? Occupational heat exposure can lead to heat related injuries, illnesses, and in some cases, become fatal. Under the General Duty Clause, […]
Read articleOSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP)
Posted: June 19th, 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) on June 18, 2010. The SVEP summarized enforcement policies and procedures for inspecting employers that demonstrated what OSHA defines as “indifference to their Occupational Safety Health […]
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National Forklift Safety Day 2023
Posted: June 8th, 2023
National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) is observed on the second Tuesday of June each year, which is June 13 this year. This year is the 10th anniversary of NFSD which was started as an initiative by the Industrial Truck Association […]
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TCEQ Sunset Bill
Posted: May 31st, 2023
This year, the representatives of the Texas Legislature met in Austin for the 88th Regular Session. In this Legislative Session, which ran from January 10th and adjourned May 29th, there were over 11,000 bills introduced. This article addresses Senate Bill […]
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