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ANSI Certified Eye and Face Protection

March 18, 2019

OSHA Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment

According to OSHA, eye and face protection must comply with the American National Standards Institute ANSI Z87.1-1989 standard if purchased after July 5, 1994 or ANSI Z87.1-1968 if purchased before July 5, 1994.

Eye and Face Personal Protection Equipment

March 8, 2019

OSHA Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment

According to OSHA, eye and face protection is protective equipment such as glasses,, goggles, face shields or welding shields that are designed to protect the wearer against a variety of hazards.

Workplace Safety Program Review

February 4, 2019

Workplace Safety

It’s time to review your workplace safety program. One way to start this process is to look at OSHA’s top 10 violations lists. Ask yourself, “are any of these hazards found in my workplace?”

OSHA 2019 Penalty Increase

January 21, 2019

OSHA Regulations

OSHA announced that its civil penalties will increase in 2019. These adjustments for inflation will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register.

3 Steps to a Safe Workplace

January 17, 2019

Workplace Safety

Did you know there’s a 3-step formula that can be used to ensure you have the safest workplace possible? It’s as easy as following these three rules.

OSHA Top 10 Violations Lists for Fiscal Year 2018

January 9, 2019

OSHA Regulations

OSHA announced their top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for fiscal year 2018 at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo, October 23, 2018.

Posting Form 300A to Comply with OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

January 2, 2019

OSHA Regulations

February 1st means it is time, once again, to post Form 300A, your 2018 summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

4 Types of Workplace Violence to Prepare For

December 21, 2018

People Safety & Health, Workplace Safety

Workplace violence can happen anywhere. Do you know the four types of workplace violence to prepare for? Do you have these risks?

Ergonomic Risk Factors in the Office

November 20, 2018

People Safety & Health

We may not typically equate ergonomics as being part of a company’s safety program; however, controlling ergonomic risk factors is an important part of ensuring a safe workplace environment.

Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace

November 9, 2018

People Safety & Health

Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. It involves how a workplace, the equipment used there and the work environment itself can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety and productivity.