“OHD is honored to develop and supply technologies that help organizations protect their employees and maintain compliance. We participate in and appreciate the efforts to advance regulation, while promoting economic growth.” Stephanie Lynch, Senior Research and Technology Manager at OHD Background & History OSHA estimates approximately 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging occupational…
“The OSHA 1910.95 standard provides necessary procedures to ensure safety from occupational noise exposure. Spartan product line by Larson Davis promotes hearing safety with accurate noise measurements, simplifying OSHA 1910.95 compliance and helping employers maintain hearing health in the workplace.” Dan Wilding, Larson Davis, https://larsondavis.com/applications/industrial-hygiene/spartan-series, 716-926-8243 The Occupational Noise Exposure mandate (OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.95)…
“Compressed air can be noisy, so over the years, ITW Vortec has designed products that significantly reduce the noise generated. Our Vortex A/C line of enclosure coolers are 78% quieter than conventional compressed air enclosure coolers, and our Vortec Engineered Air Nozzles, with their air-amplification technology, reduce noise levels by as much as 60%.” ITW…
“Excessive workplace noise can impact long-term hearing health. OSHA 1910.95 outlines guidance for exposure monitoring and hearing conservation. TSI’s noise dosimeters and sound level meters provide high-quality data that support effective noise management strategies and help organizations better understand the sound present in their environments.” Nels Anderson, Business Director – Health & Safety, TSI, nels.anderson@tsi.com,…
“Clear communication saves lives. That’s what OSHA’s HazCom Standard is really about. At DuraLabel, we take that responsibility seriously. We give teams the tools they need to create clear, compliant labels in-house, in seconds.” Chief Business Development Officer, Dave Thomas BACKGROUND of Standard OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers or importers to classify…
“Pneumatic vacuums play a critical role in maintaining compliance with combustible dust (comdust) regulations. The HafcoVac uses compressed air instead of electrical components, eliminating potential ignition sources and aligning with safety standards set by organizations like OSHA and NFPA. By effectively capturing and containing dust utilizing HEPA Filtration, the HafcoVac prevents dust accumulation and dispersion,…
By: Ray Chishti, Contributor OSHA plans to continue its rulemaking efforts to update its lead standards in 2024. The agency will focus on reducing medical removal protection and surveillance triggers under its current General Industry and Construction standards. OSHA’s proposed revisions also can impact blood lead triggers, permissible exposure limits, PPE, housekeeping, hygiene and training.…
“A lot can happen between check-in times; employers who satisfy OSHA 1915.51 with a “time-based check-in” system often tell us that check-in systems do not work and find a Grace Lone Worker “immediate notification” system to be more effective. Grace Lone Worker Pendants are relied upon to automatically transmit a distress alarm when an employee…
“Heat stress related injuries can occur under almost any scenario and can be dependent on many external factors along with the health/fitness of the individual. One important preventive measure often overlooked is proper hydration. Implementing this National Emphasis Program using a healthy hydration approach encourages workers to drink more water and ultimately saves lives.” Janet…
“NFPA 654 is a great first step to identify hazards and develop an action plan to reduce risk within a facility handling explosible or combustible materials. There are NFPA codes for specific industries, but NFPA 654 covers all other processes where combustible material is present.” Fauske & Associates, 1-877-328-7531, www.fauske.com/testing/combustible-dust-hazard-analysis History NFPA 654, the “Standard…
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