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What will an OSHA inspector be looking for concerning PPE in your workplace. Find out. In 2011, the most frequently cited general industry PPE standards were: 1910.132, General requirements 1,830 citations and total of $3,217,665 in fines 1910.133, Eye and face protection 565 citations and total of $886,023 in fines 1910.138, Hand Protection 247 citations […]
Getting and staying active has reached “motherhood and apple pie” status. And though wellness is important for the workplace, since well workers generally are more productive and have fewer absences and healthcare claims than unwell workers, weekend wellness warriors can suffer injuries. Today’s Advisor gives you valuable wellness training tips to protect employees. Carly Day […]
There is an inherent risk in many workplaces of injury or illness from respiratory hazards such as oxygen deficiency and the presence of toxic gases. Detection technology and products exist to minimize such risk. Properly verifying the accuracy of gas detection instruments before each day’s use will help to ensure that each worker finishes the […]
The U.S. Steel case about pay for doffing and donning PPE has attracted a lot of attention, now including that of the Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider Sandifer v. United States Steel Corporation,the case concerning pay for doffing and donning PPE. The case will be taken up during the October […]
Gas-monitoring instruments are designed to protect personnel from unseen hazards that may exist in workplace environments, including confined spaces. It is vital to worker safety that these instruments are maintained and calibrated properly. Instrument inaccuracy because of improper or irregular calibration can lead to serious accidents. Exposure to excessive levels of toxic gas or an […]
