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Milwaukee Power Company Fined $166,000 For Chemical Spill
What Type of Spill Kit Do We Need?
If chemical liquids are used and stored onsite at your workplace, you need to have the right equipment and materials on hand to clean up leaks or spills. A spill kit’s contents depend on the type of spills they will be used for — for example, … [Continue reading]
OSHA Remembers Workers Who Lost Their Lives On The Job
Held annually on April 28, Workers' Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the tens of thousands of workers who have died on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates designated this day to both recognize workers who … [Continue reading]
What Is Workplace Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the process of fitting a work environment to a person. Workplaces with poor ergonomics tend to experience higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), placing a heavy financial burden on the company in the form of both direct and … [Continue reading]
EPA Imposes Limits on Coal Plant Mercury Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) came out victorious last Tuesday when the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit voted in favor of their Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). It wasn't a 'clean' win by any means, however, as several … [Continue reading]
OSHA Guidelines For Labeling Laboratory Chemicals
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a set of labeling guidelines in place for chemicals being used, stored or otherwise handled in laboratories. Whether it's a medical, clinical, industrial or academic lab, laboratories … [Continue reading]
‘Toolbox Talks’ To Promote a Safe Workplace
Now that Injury Awareness Month is upon us, employers across the country are looking for ways to promote a safe, incident-free workplace. Holding regular safety Toolbox Talks is one technique that’s proven to reduce rates of work-related injury. So, … [Continue reading]
Are You Participating In Injury Prevention Month?
In case you didn't get the memo, April is injury prevention month. And while overall rates of work-related injuries remain on the decline, it's still an issue that employers need to address. Employers should set aside time and resources this month to … [Continue reading]
Ventilating Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Last week, we blogged about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) guidelines for storing flammable liquids in the workplace. Properly storing flammable is critical to creating a safe working environment for all employees, as … [Continue reading]
OSHA Guidelines For Storing Flammable Liquids
The improper storage of flammable liquids in the workplace creates a dangerous environment for employees. It only takes a single stray spark, ember or source of heat to trigger a fuel-burning fire. In an effort to protect the safety and well-being of … [Continue reading]
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