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Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults directed toward persons at work or on duty. The impact of workplace violence can range from psychological issues to physical injury, or even death. Violence can occur...
OSHA Frequently Referenced Agencies Part 2: ASTM (American Society of Testing & Materials)
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards developing organizations in the world. It is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of international voluntary consensus standards for materials, products,...
COVID MANAGEMENT(FROM SOMEONE WHO JUST RETURNED FROM MILITARY DEPLOYMENT)
Our associate Kelvin Eades has recently returned from deployment in Kuwait. COVID protocols are difficult here at home, but overseas they can be quite a challenge. Here is Kelvin’s feedback about dealing with COVID while deployed and how it can give us...
OSHA Frequently Referenced Agencies Part 1: NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
NFPA publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA codes and standards, administered by more than 250 Technical Committees comprising approximately 8,000 volunteers, are adopted and...
HOW ANSI STANDARDS FIT INTO COMPLIANCE
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Regulations vs. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standards Many organizations struggle to understand the difference between OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in practice – or worse, not realize their...
Safety Showers and Eyewash Inspections
When working with corrosives, drenching facilities must be readily available. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Medical and First Aid Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.151(c) states, “Where the eyes or body of any person may...