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Heat Stress Affect Us All
Launched in 2011, OSHA has a campaign reminding us about the very real dangers of heat. It can affect outdoor as well as indoor environments. From bakeries, construction sites, foundries, firefighting and more. Every year thousands become sick from heat stress, some cases are even fatal.This is preventable with some planning, supervision and observation for possible symptoms. Once [...]
OSHA Final Rule Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards - ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010
OSHA Final Rule Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards - ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010Employers are not required to update or replace protection devices solely because of this new rule and may continue to follow their current and usual practices for their eye and face protection.OSHA announced it has published a final rule updating the requirements for eye [...]
New OSHA Confined Space Compliance
New OSHA Confined Space ComplianceBeginning August 3rd, 2015, OSHA has implemented a new subpart, Rule 29 CFR 1926 subpart AA, which will provide further protection to employees working in construction in confined spaces. The new subpart will replace OSHA’s current one training requirement for work in confined spaces with a more thorough permit program which is designed to protect employees [...]