BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed penalties of $1,326,367 to Dowa THT America Inc. after the Ohio company exposed employees to atmospheric, thermal, electrical, and mechanical hazards as they performed maintenance …
Industrial Hygiene
Nebraska Asphalt Company Cited Following Investigation of Employee Fatality
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited asphalt paving contractor Western Engineering Company Inc. after an employee suffered fatal injuries after being pulled into an unguarded slat/drag conveyor at the company’s asphalt …
New Sound Level Meter App from NIOSH
Yes there is an App for that, new NIOSH Sound Level Meter NIOSH has released a new Sound Level Meter app for your iPhone or iPad. It’s called NIOSH SLM, it’s available through iTunes, and it’s free. Details about the app and the testing criteria, test results, and other pertinent …
Beryllium – A New OSHA Standard
OSHA has released a new beryllium standard for both general industry and construction. Update: This regulation has been delayed 60 days by President Trump's administration Jan. 20 regulatory freeze and review instructions OSHA just released a new beryllium standard …
Final Rule Issued to Lower Beryllium Levels, Increase Workplace Protections
WASHINGTON - A new rule issued Friday by OSHA dramatically lowers workplace exposure to beryllium, a strategically important material that can cause devastating lung diseases. The new beryllium standards for general industry, construction and shipyards will require employers to take additional, …
OSHA Quiz – How Long Must You Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
Scenario: You are the newly hired full-time safety director of a manufacturing plant. You are the first person in this company who has full-time safety responsibilities. Prior to you, the Human Resources Manager also had safety responsibilities. During your initial audit of the safety program, …