The markings that are placed on the eyewear convey the protector's capabilities to the employer and employee, and this marking scheme will vary by product type.
OSHA also found that workers weren't outfitted with the proper personal protective equipment to do the cleanup.
After a winter storm dumped heavy snow on Minnesota and brought high winds and plummeting temperatures to the Midwest, both agencies posted reminders about staying safe in cold conditions.
The equipment is Ebola-specific and is based on guidance CDC issued on Oct. 20.
The Freeport, Florida company is facing proposed penalties of more than $71,000.
Good Old Days Foods Inc., a Little Rock, Ark., company, has been fined $47,600.
The Conway, Ark., company faces $78,500 in penalties.
The tape measure fell over 400 feet.
The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office has released its report on the May 31, 2013, fire at a restaurant in which four members of the Houston Fire Department were killed. The cause of the fire is unknown, the report states.
OSHA has proposed fines of $174,240 for a lack of fall protection at 3 residential job sites.
Here's how to create and execute a reliable fall protection and rescue plan.
At minimum, OSHA requires that respirator fit testing occurs on an annual basis. However, fit testing must occur in other notable instances, as well.
Recent advancements are driving a renewed interest by health and safety professionals to evaluate these systems as a potential solution for a variety of on-the-job hazards.
OSHA's regulation and consensus standards are guideposts for keeping your program on track.
Why do you need to know what is in your cut-resistant glove and how it works?
The most accurate method to determine the actual vibration magnitude exposure of workers is to perform on-site vibration analysis, which can vary significantly from the values declared by the tool manufacturers.
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The Mansfield, Ohio company faces $62,400 in penalties.
The St. Louis-based steel fabricator faces penalties of $52,500.
The free, web-based program will train health care providers on proper donning of PPE, safe removal of gear, and active monitoring skills.