Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance

WEST BABYLON, NY – The owner of a New York thermometer factory was sentenced Friday to three years' probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to dangerous levels of mercury following a leak at his plant. Robert Peyser, 66, of Bellmore, Long Island, and his company, Kessler Thermometer Corp., previously pleaded guilty in… Continue reading Thermometer factory owner gets probation for exposing workers to mercury

NEW YORK, December 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The Global Fall protection market It is estimated that the size will grow by $5052.3 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 15.42% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecasts and historical data on regions, market… Continue reading Fall Protection Market: 42% of Growth Comes from APAC, Technavio |

Participants in an EPA professional training course. Courtesy/SFCC Participants in an EPA professional training course. Courtesy/SFCC SFCC news: SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting free applications Environmental Technician Training Programwhich provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of employment opportunities in the environmental profession. Applications will… Continue reading Santa Fe Community College is accepting applications for free environmental engineering training

Washington – An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit every worker goes into effect on January 11th. Scheduled for publication on December 12, the regulation aligns 1926.95 with the PPE requirements in OSHA's General Industrial and Marine Standards. For example, 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) requires employers to “select PPE… Continue reading OSHA is finalizing regulation regarding the suitability of PPE in construction

According to reports from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.39 million fires in the United States in 2023. An estimated 3,670 civilians died and 13,350 civilians were injured in these fires. As fires continue to be a major threat across the United States, comprehensive fire protection is… Continue reading Fast Fire Watch Guards protect America's homes and businesses from fire risks

What common violations result in citations? It's one thing to see which OSHA regulations are regularly violated; It's another thing to recognize which unsafe practices lead to OSHA citations. Let's take a look at each of the four fall-related violations. General fall protection requirements Regarding general fall protection requirements, OSHA officers may issue citations for… Continue reading A focus on fall protection

Washington – OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards. Protecting Employees from Electric Arc Flash Hazards provides tips for employers on implementing administrative controls and using personal protective equipment, as well as identifying and assessing hazards. “This new policy is a game changer and couldn’t have come at a more… Continue reading Protecting Against Arc Flash Hazards: OSHA Updates Guidance

Seyfarth summary: With another dramatic shift from a pro-worker Democratic administration to a second Trump administration, we believe OSHA is likely to shift away from its current enforcement-heavy agenda and focus more on engaging with the business community. As we try to anticipate the changes of a second Trump administration supported (albeit by very slim… Continue reading Radical change at OSHA during the second Trump administration? – Health and Safety – Employment and Human Resources

The Klein Tools 87023 XXL full body harness is a reliable and durable safety harness that provides maximum protection for workers at height. Designed with comfort and safety in mind, this harness is perfect for those who need full-body support when working in elevated areas. Made from high quality materials, Klein Tools tableware is designed… Continue reading Klein Tools 87023 Xxl Full Body Harness Li