Last month, OSHA established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to reduce occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, maritime, and construction. The agency will use a combination of inspection targeting, outreach to employers,...
It's that time of year again! If you’re a professional in the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems industries, MODEX is the place to be. This year’s show takes place in Atlanta, GA from March 9 to 12. Looking for the best cleaning...
Late last year, OSHA announced that it would move toward using leading indicators to assess workplace safety programs. This article reviews what leading indicators are, how they can benefit corporate safety programs, and where you can find more information about how...
Just a final reminder that TODAY is our special event at the AIHA conference (AIHCE), “Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Dust Hazards with the Proper Cleaning Equipment!” Hope to see you there! Walks-ups welcome! Details: What: “Clearing the Air:...
Are you attending AIHCE next week in Denver??? What: Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Dust Hazards with Proper Cleaning Equipment When: Monday, May 24, 2010; 2:30 – 4:00pm CDT Where: American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce)Hyatt Regency...
Thought this was worth sharing… (taken from The Record, written by Steve C. Gold). IT IS SUPPOSED to be a problem of the past – children poisoned by the lead in the paint in their homes. After all, the government banned lead-based paint from homes in 1978. But...
Planning on attending AIHCE at the end of the month in Denver, CO? If so, we hope you’ll sign up to attend our special event, Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Hazards with the Proper Cleaning Equipment. This FREE event event will take place on Monday,...
The EPA’s Lead RRP requires contractors to use a HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaner equipped with a carpet beater bar when working in a carpeted work-area. So, one of the most common questions we’re getting in reference to the RRP is “what’s a carpet...
In late April, OSHA unveiled a new program to get tough on repeat safety offenders. The Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP), which goes into effect in June, will step up enforcement against employers that have shown “indifference” to the safety of...
From http://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38663/Do-EPA-RRP-lead-rules-apply-to-home-owners-who-do-their-own-work Question: We are located in a town where a majority of the homes are pre- 1940. How do the new lead rules apply to home owners who do their own work?...
My google alerts for the Lead RRP have been OVERFLOWING with internet mentions of the upcoming EPA rule. April 22nd is D-Day, and it seems contractors are scurrying to get certified and equip themselves with the proper tools to be in compliance. Today, we (Nilfisk...
Have you visited our combustible dust focus site (www.explosionproof-vacuum.com) yet? Even though the industrial sector is now very aware of the risks of combustible dust, we know you still have a lot of questions. Many of you still aren’t sure if the material...
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