IARC now consider Welding Fumes a Known Carcinogen
Studies show that employment as a welder is associated with development of lung cancer. Cancer risk appears to rise with the length of time a worker is employed as a welder. READ MORE...
Category: Construction
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AIHA details the top construction health hazards
The AIHA emphasized that the risks of health hazards are well known, as are the methods for controlling them. They recommended that employers seek assistance in controlling health hazards from several sources. READ MORE...
HazCom Training Basics
For those wondering, “what is HazCom training?” it’s important to first understand what HazCom stands for. HazCom is short for Hazard Communication, and is a hazard communication standard (HCS) implemented by OSHA. As the name implies, it is a safety regulation that manages the examination of hazard communication pertaining to chemicals in the workplace. READ MORE...
OSHA’s definition of a competent person
You have to select your CP(s) deliberately and take measures to ensure they’re prepared to pass inspection. Beyond the demands of OSHA, your CP plays a crucial role in job safety and supervision. So, what is a CP, and how do you designate one? READ MORE...
The Fatal Four: Prolific hazards in the construction industry
Introduction Construction sites expose workers to a plethora of potential hazards however, there are four that OSHA has labeled as the Fatal Four. These four hazards account for the majority of injury and death (63.7% in FY 2016) among construction workers and account for over 21% of total deaths in private industry. What are the […] READ MORE...