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Check your OHS legal requirements

Workplace health and safety concerns extend beyond OSHA

July 20, 2020

Whether there is an overpopulation of lawyers in the U.S. is debatable. The more complex, diverse, and open a society is, the greater number of lawyers are necessary to help resolve disputes.

OSHA releases COVID-19 guidance for oil and gas industry

July 15, 2020

OSHA recently issued guidelines for oil and gas workers and employers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While similar to guidelines issued previously by various governmental authorities, this guidance is specific to oil and gas industry workers and employers.

OSHA publishes detailed FAQ on COVID-19 best practices

July 15, 2020

On July 2, 2020, OSHA published an FAQ web page based on COVID-19 related inquiries that the agency received from the public.

OSHA issues final Beryllium Standard For General Industry

July 15, 2020

OSHA published a final rule revising the beryllium standard for general industry. The final rule includes changes designed to clarify the standard, and simplify or improve compliance.

Safeguard your employees

Using personal fall arrest systems require serious planning, training

Mark H. Stromme

July 14, 2020

Falling to a lower level may be a hazard employees are exposed to during their shift. However, taking the right precautions can keep employees from suffering injury or even death.

What’s your strong point?

How to use an OSHA-compliant fall protection anchorage

Angela Sauceda

July 14, 2020

What comes to mind when you think of a fall protection anchorage? Regardless of the type of anchorage you use, do you know if you’re OSHA-compliant? It can be tempting to assume that as long as the anchorage can support at least 5,000 pounds, you’re good to go.

Interpreting ANSI/ISEA 138: 2019 glove impact results explained

Rodney Taylor

July 14, 2020

The ANSI/ISEA 138:2019 standard fills a critical gap in the industrial glove standards infrastructure. One question often asked by end-users is: what performance level is appropriate for application needs?

New study: Health risk behaviors among construction workers

A profile across a variety of occupations

June 25, 2020

New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) suggests that several behaviors that contribute to higher health risks are more prevalent among construction workers than workers in other industries.

OSHA issues FAQ on cloth face masks

June 17, 2020

OSHA has issued Frequently Asked Questions that explain the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators.

Biden wants government to pay for coronavirus tests for workers

June 17, 2020

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced on Thursday, June 11, an expansive plan to restart the economy and protect public health during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including federally funded testing for every worker called back on the job.