Under the Fire Protection subpart of the Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration’s regulations (1910.158), there are specific requirements regarding workplace fire hose systems. The section applies to all small hose, Class II and Class III standpipe systems installed to meet the OSHA requirements. As an employer, it’s important to ensure that standpipes are located or […]
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Throughout the United States, an estimated five million workers are required to wear respirators on the job. Respirators protect employees against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dust, fog, smoke, mist, gases, and vapors—all of which are harmful hazards that can cause cancer, lung disease, or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Respiratory Protection Standard […]
Many workplaces have spaces that are considered by the OSHA to be “confined” because their size and/or configurations deter the activities of employees who must enter into or work from them. Because employees who work in these confined spaces often face increased risk of exposure to serious injury hazards such as entrapment, engulfment and hazardous […]
Noise-induced hearing loss has become one of the most widespread occupational health hazards. Not until recently have employers began to pay attention to problems associated with prolonged or excessive noise exposure. One of the issues with noise exposure is that it’s often a gradual effect on the employee, and people don’t usually realize they are […]
Because the way in which materials are handled and stored in the workplace can be hazardous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides regulations on the proper way to do so. From hoisting steel with a crane to driving a truck full of bricks to stacking barrels and lumber, the efficient handling of materials […]
The OSHA in compliance with the NFPA requires automatic sprinkler systems in almost all workplaces, because if inspected, maintained, and tested annually they are one of the most effective ways to protect buildings and their occupants from fires. Automatic sprinkler systems consist of a network of pipes and sprinkler heads, a control valve, and a […]
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that once was lauded for its versatility, recognized for its heat resistance. It was woven into fabric and mixed with cement. However, asbestos is highly toxic and a known cause of mesothelioma cancer. Its use has been banned in more than 50 countries (not including the U.S.) and has […]
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As an employer, you’re faced with plenty of responsibilities, but none even come close to the obligation you have to keep your workers safe. Each year, millions of people are killed on worksites — often for highly preventable reasons — and this has to stop. It’s your responsibility to provide a safe worksite for your […]
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As a business owner or manager, it’s essential to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Not only does a safe workplace enhance overall productivity in the organization, a health and safety program is required under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Steps such as issuing safety manuals and establishing a safety committee […]
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You’re familiar with the Occupation Safety & Health Administration, but how much do you know about what the agency really does? Take a few minutes to become better acquainted with OSHA, to make sure you’re taking full advantage of everything it has to offer. About OSHA Part of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA was […]
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OSHA Overview: What are the Requirements on Workplace Hose Systems?
in Employer NewsUnder the Fire Protection subpart of the Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration’s regulations (1910.158), there are specific requirements regarding workplace fire hose systems. The section applies to all small hose, Class II and Class III standpipe systems installed to meet the OSHA requirements. As an employer, it’s important to ensure that standpipes are located or […]
OSHA Overview: Respiratory Cleaning Procedures
in Employer NewsThroughout the United States, an estimated five million workers are required to wear respirators on the job. Respirators protect employees against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dust, fog, smoke, mist, gases, and vapors—all of which are harmful hazards that can cause cancer, lung disease, or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Respiratory Protection Standard […]
OSHA Overview: Permit-Required Confined Spaces
in Employer NewsMany workplaces have spaces that are considered by the OSHA to be “confined” because their size and/or configurations deter the activities of employees who must enter into or work from them. Because employees who work in these confined spaces often face increased risk of exposure to serious injury hazards such as entrapment, engulfment and hazardous […]
OSHA Overview: Occupational Noise Exposure
in Employer NewsNoise-induced hearing loss has become one of the most widespread occupational health hazards. Not until recently have employers began to pay attention to problems associated with prolonged or excessive noise exposure. One of the issues with noise exposure is that it’s often a gradual effect on the employee, and people don’t usually realize they are […]
OSHA Overview: Materials Handling and Storage
in Employer NewsBecause the way in which materials are handled and stored in the workplace can be hazardous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides regulations on the proper way to do so. From hoisting steel with a crane to driving a truck full of bricks to stacking barrels and lumber, the efficient handling of materials […]
OSHA Overview: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
in Employer NewsThe OSHA in compliance with the NFPA requires automatic sprinkler systems in almost all workplaces, because if inspected, maintained, and tested annually they are one of the most effective ways to protect buildings and their occupants from fires. Automatic sprinkler systems consist of a network of pipes and sprinkler heads, a control valve, and a […]
OSHA Overview: A Brief on Asbestos
in Candidate News, Employer NewsAsbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that once was lauded for its versatility, recognized for its heat resistance. It was woven into fabric and mixed with cement. However, asbestos is highly toxic and a known cause of mesothelioma cancer. Its use has been banned in more than 50 countries (not including the U.S.) and has […]
Investing in the Protection of Employees
in Employer NewsAs an employer, you’re faced with plenty of responsibilities, but none even come close to the obligation you have to keep your workers safe. Each year, millions of people are killed on worksites — often for highly preventable reasons — and this has to stop. It’s your responsibility to provide a safe worksite for your […]
Discussing Safety in the Workplace
in Employer NewsAs a business owner or manager, it’s essential to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Not only does a safe workplace enhance overall productivity in the organization, a health and safety program is required under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Steps such as issuing safety manuals and establishing a safety committee […]
Importance of OSHA in the Workplace
in Candidate News, Employer NewsYou’re familiar with the Occupation Safety & Health Administration, but how much do you know about what the agency really does? Take a few minutes to become better acquainted with OSHA, to make sure you’re taking full advantage of everything it has to offer. About OSHA Part of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA was […]