Most organizations that have employees working at height invest significant time and resources into fall protection. Workers receive training from a competent person, harnesses and lanyards are issued, and leadership reinforces the importance of tying off whenever work is performed above OSHA’s trigger heights, 4 feet in general industry and 6 feet in construction. These […]
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OSHA’s Proposed Heat Stress Standard (29 CFR 1910.148)
On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its proposed standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.148: “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention.” The proposed standard will apply to employers in general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors for work performed indoors and outdoors that would result in employee exposure at or […]
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Ensuring Workplace Safety: Navigating the EPA’s New Standards for Methylene Chloride
On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule targeting the hazardous health risks posed by Methylene Chloride. The mandate prohibits all consumer applications (e.g., paint and coating strippers) and most commercial uses of Methylene Chloride. It mandates enhanced safety protocols for workers under a Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) […]
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Anticipating Health Safety Hazards in Shipyard Environments
Whether you’re a contractor hired to do work at a shipyard, a shipyard employee, or a crewmember on a ship, you should be aware of the unique dangers lurking in shipyard environments. Protecting workers’ health in these distinct settings requires expertise in all areas of industrial hygiene and safety and an acute awareness of both […]
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OSHA Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation to $156,259 per violation. Also, OSHA […]
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