The section on engineering controls -– local exhaust ventilation, isolation, and dust suppression methods -- states they are likely to be the most effective control strategy for nanomaterials, but it also advises using elimination and substitution first if they are feasible.
The key element of its new proposed rule is public disclosure of companies' injury and illness data.
The committee is scheduled to meet Dec. 5-6 in Washington, D.C., to discuss GHS and the proposed draft standard on occupational exposure to beryllium, among other matters.
The cities of New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Orlando will host at least two of the biggest U.S. safety, health, and environmental conferences apiece next year.
The agency's assistant secretary, Dr. David Michaels, has spoken repeatedly about the issue of temporary workers' safety. A group of safety advocates has drawn up 15 recommendations to address the issue.
The insurers and environmental groups in SmarterSafer.org are fighting to keep the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 implementation on track as many members of Congress push for delays.
Because the food-processing environment is multifaceted, no one glove can be considered the industry standard.
When a person is performing atmospheric testing, he or she must accurately sample the atmosphere to ensure no hazardous gases are present.
Passengers eventually will be allowed to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight except takeoff and landing, but cell phone calls are still prohibited because of FCC regulations.
Given the known prevalence of SCA, prudence dictates recognizing cardiac arrest in the safety planning process.
OSHA's respiratory regulations require that you have a written program outlining your company's usage of respirators. The program needs to be reviewed annually.
We all feel the hurt when employee health is not addressed.
According to OSHA, 40 percent of all janitorial injuries involve eye irritations or burns; 36 percent are skin irritations or burns; and 12 percent are the result of breathing fumes.
This is a perfect time for employers to become more familiar with ways in which they can protect their workers from head, face, and eye injuries.
According to ANSI standards, fall protection equipment should be inspected by the user before each use and inspected at least once a year by a competent person.
The latest research, best practices, and results show these life-saving devices are appropriate for workplaces everywhere.
When respirators are used to lower exposure to respirable crystalline silica, employers must establish a written respiratory program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.