Tech Bulletins
New Guidance on Face Coverings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated their guidance on August 7, 2020, to indicate that that N95 respirators with valves or vents do not prevent the person wearing the respirator from spreading COVID-19. These types of respirators are designed for dusty construction work and the valve...
OSHA’s Recommendation on Cloth Face Coverings At Work
Cloth face coverings mandates are popping up all around the country. Face coverings are intended to prevent wearers who have COVID-19 but are asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic from spreading the virus. What do employers need to know about cloth face coverings for...
Working with Concrete: Hazards and Resolutions
Covering the Basics: With the summer months well under way, we can expect concrete pours to take place all over the Central Ohio Area. We all (should) know the required safety precautions to by which OSHA requires us to abide during a concrete pour: gloves, safety...
Welding Fumes Are Now A Group 1 Carcinogen
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently classified welding fumes as a Group 1 carcinogen. This is an increased rating from the last time welding fumes were evaluated in 1989. There are more than 11 million welders worldwide and more than 110...
Heat Stress Tips During the Pandemic
It's the season for heat stress and facial coverings to protect against COVID-19 are creating some unique challenges. Watch this video to learn more.Get a quote.
Utilizing Standard Interpretations for Tricky Situations
You’ve likely been in a situation when you’re looking for more guidance from OSHA related to a unique workplace situation. Maybe you’re diluting a solution and need to know if a separate safety data sheet is now necessary or if the original suffices? Or perhaps you’re...
Alert about Counterfeit Respirators – Buyer Beware
Personal protective equipment is a hot commodity and counterfeiters are aware and trying to take advantage of the market. In the last week, we’ve heard several stories from clients who’ve fallen victim to purchasing what they thought where NIOSH-approved N95s or...
Tips for Safely Using Powder Actuated Tools
What are powder actuated tools? Powder actuated tools (PATs) are fastening devices used to connect material to hard surfaces such as steel, masonry and concrete. PATs have three key components: The fastener which is manufactured with special steel and heat treated...
Think You Know Ink (As a Universal Waste)?
Inks play an important role in the operations of many businesses. If you’re operating in Ohio and have waste inks, did you know you may be able to dispose of them as universal waste? Having this knowledge may save you time and resources. The 2017 Ohio EPA rule change...