The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing
If your workplace has determined that respirators are required personal protective equipment (PPE), very few things are more critical than making sure your respiratory protection is actually protecting you. Whether you’re a laboratory technician, construction worker,...
All About National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign led by FEMA to encourage individuals and organizations to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Whether talking about homes or businesses, there is a risk of disasters in our life every day. Natural disasters...
Staying Safe and Sound at Work
Today marks the start of Safe + Sound Week 2025! OSHA holds its Safe + Sound Campaign annually in August. The purpose of this week is to remind us of the importance of workplace safety and health programs – which should promote employee engagement throughout the...
Is Your Ergonomics Program Compliant With the Recent New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act?
Musculoskeletal injuries never grab the media headlines, but they are a major driver of the injury rate in warehouse workers. As of June 1, 2025, the New York Department of Labor has set ergonomics-related guidelines and regulations to ensure workplace safety and...
Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule for 2025
In 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began working on a new safety standard for all general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction, with some exceptions. This new standard would require...
Hearing Conservation
Did you know that hearing loss from noise is 100% preventable? Hazardous noise exposures exist outside of the workplace, as well as on the job. OSHA requires employers to implement a hearing conservation program when noise exposure is at or above 85 A-weighted...
Tips for Preventing Illness in Cold Weather
As temperatures drop, we tend to spend more time indoors, which can lead to increased exposure to indoor air pollutants and higher risks of illness. Cold weather often brings a rise in seasonal flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections, making it essential to...
OSHA’s New Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements
Starting in January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will implement stricter injury and illness reporting requirements for certain establishments. These changes aim to enhance workplace safety by increasing transparency and improving data...
Ergonomics and Workplace Safety
Ergonomics is an applied science that encompasses the design and arrangement of the products, tools, or methods people use in their environment that fit job requirements and personal capabilities while allowing for efficiency and safety. Ergonomics safety principles...