Sept 23 is only days away. Are you ready for the new OSHA Silica Standard? Here’s a full walk thru on the Bosch Tools GDE 18V-16 add-on dust collector. This tool specific dust collector is the first of many we will be showing in the coming days and weeks. It’s available now and is a Read more
OSHA
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers. The agency has determined that additional guidance is necessary due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction Read more
If you have not yet felt the brunt of an OSHA inspection, chances are you will. Inspection efforts are escalating! When OSHA appears, the employer’s initial response will determine its success in avoiding and defending citations. OSHA’s first visit after an accident is the most important event in the life of the investigation. Procedures should Read more
“My head hurts and I feel dizzy.” –That was my response to the job superintendent as he asked me about the water service line I was installing in a new warehouse building just four days ago. If you had been standing there you can imagine his frustration as he was really asking a yes or Read more