OSHA has extended the comment period on the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings from December 30, 2024 to January 14, 2025, ”…to allow stakeholders interested in the NPRM on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings additional time to review Read more…
Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold as well as frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather. Follow these work practices to stay safe in cold weather: (Adapted from the Read more…
Workers need to be thinking about their safety and the safety of their coworkers throughout the workday or shift not just for the few minutes at the morning gathering to briefly discuss the JSA and sign it before starting the work of the day. Ask any worker and they will Read more…
OSHA has announced that an informal public hearing on the Emergency Response proposed rule will begin on November 12, 2024 Federal Register: Emergency Response Standard. OSHA welcomes and encourages any interested members of the public to attend the hearing virtually. Links will be provided on the Emergency Response Rulemaking webpage Read more…
The Experience Modification Rate (EMR), also known as the Experience Modifier or E-Mod, is an extremely important factor in workers’ compensation insurance. The EMR is used to adjust an employer’s premium based on their claim history compared to others in the same industry. Other factors are figured into the EMR Read more…
Have you ever thought of “why am I doing this thankless job of being a Safety Professional”? If so, maybe we are looking at the reasons for being a Safety Professional all wrong. In the Christmas movie titled “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), the main character George Bailey in a Read more…
On August 30, 2024, OSHA announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its publication in the Federal Register. OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process as it will help Read more…
OSHA announced May 20, 2024, the final rule on the update the Hazard Communication Standard that includes improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. The updates take effect on July 19, Read more…
Industrial environments can be hot and humid, posing a significant threat to worker safety and health. Heat stress, a condition caused by the body’s inability to cool itself effectively, can lead to debilitating and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, prioritizing heat stress prevention is paramount for any industrial operation. This article Read more…
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published the first national voluntary consensus standard addressing heat stress for workers in construction and demolition operations. Hundreds of thousands of workers frequently face outdoor hazards such as high heat and humidity. ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 “Heat Stress Management in Construction and Demolition Operations” Read more…