Working within confined spaces can be dangerous, but with the advanced planning and preparation your team can remain safe during entry. Beyond having the proper PPE, Air Monitoring Equipment and trained entry team; having a detailed emergency procedure in place will help everyone on your team be on the same page in the case of […] READ MORE...
Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet intended to help employers comply with the agency’s standard on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (1910.1053) for general industry and maritime. The fact sheet highlights steps employers are required to take to protect employees, including assessing workplace exposures, establishing written exposure control plans and providing worker training. The […] READ MORE...
Washington — OSHA expects to complete revisions to its beryllium standards by the end of fiscal year 2019, the agency states in a recently released congressional budget justification. According to the document, the final rule for beryllium in the general industry will result in “a proposal either late 2018 or very early 2019.” Fiscal year 2019 begins Oct. […] READ MORE...
