Chemical-Specific Standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101-1153 & 1910.1001-1053: Asbestos and Silica) Why This Matters OSHA uses chemical-specific standards because some substances can cause serious long-term health effects, even at low exposure levels. These...
Importance of Heat Awareness Exposure to elevated temperatures in the workplace imposes physical stress. Without appropriate preparation and vigilance, heat-related illnesses may rapidly progress and pose serious health risks. Categories of Heat-Related Illnesses Heat...
Everyone is Responsible for the Culture There is a common saying that safety is everyone’s responsibility. What about culture? What is culture and how does it affect safety and the work environment as a whole? What is Culture? Culture can be defined many different...
SORT Your Way to a Safer Work Environment There is an endless amount of acronyms when talking about safety. The acronym S.O.R.T. is a tool that can help remind us to take steps to address hazards and create a safe work environment. S.O.R.T stands for Stop, Observe,...
Annual OSHA Medical/Exposure Records Refreshment Training Example of an “Exposure Record” Exposure records are documents that detail an employee’s contact with toxic substances, harmful physical agents, or biological hazards. These records are important for...
Battling Complacency Complacency is often a focal point when discussing workplace safety at many companies. For the most part, we understand what complacency is and what areas of work or life it affects us in. However, even though we may acknowledge it, we may not...
