Tech Bulletins
Tech Bulletin: Lead is Lurking Where?
When you hear the term, lead poisoning, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe an old building with lead-based paint? Or contaminated water pipes? Although these are rather common causes of lead poisoning today, there’s another source of lead poisoning you...
OSHA Trenching and Excavation Inspections: Coming Soon to A Job Site Near You
We’ve talked about trenching and excavation safety here before. However, there’s an update to OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) that everyone in the construction industry needs to know. The new OSHA directive, CPL-02-00-161, addresses an unfortunate resurgence in...
Tech Bulletin: Ready, Set, Post
You may still have New Year’s champagne leftover or if you’re like us, you keep typing 2018 instead of 2019. None-the-less, it’s time to start thinking about an important 2019 OSHA recordkeeping deadline.Ready? Employers with 250+ employees and employers...
Tech Bulletin: Safety in the Coffee Industry
Savoring that cup-o-joe is something many of us do each morning. But when you’re consuming your caffeine, do you ever think about how those coffee beans became the coffee in your cup? Making the drink is a laborious process that includes workers roasting...
Tech Bulletin: Bloodborne Pathogen FAQs
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) is designed to protect workers who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens like Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus and HIV. We often get questions from clients about this standard. Here’s a quick FAQ...
Tech Bulletin: DOT Security Plans
Hazardous materials--you need them for your business--but you must be vigilant about shipping them. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is concerned about the misuse, sabotage and diversion of hazardous materials during transportation. DOT has stepped up their...
Tech Bulletin: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Types
Understanding Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans and Regulations If you’re a business with oil onsite. Listen up! Being educated about Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans may help you avoid EPA penalties. ...
Tech Bulletin: Silica Resources
Resources for Controlling Silica in Construction Hot off the press! OSHA recently released some new resources for controlling respirable crystalline silica in construction. To help loyal customers, like you, we’ve rounded up what we thought would be most...
Tech Bulletin: Final EPA Compliance Deadline for Refrigerant Rule Revision Nearing
When the EPA’s final rule on refrigerant management went into effect in 2016, the final phase for roll out and enforcement deadline of 2019 seemed so far away. January 1, 2019 is now just around the corner. It’s not too early to start planning for these...