Frequent discussions regarding the applicability of the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule, of April, 2010, are centered around defining a “Child Occupied Facility”. Such a designation triggers compliance requirements for building owners, managers and...

When guards or devices cannot be used, there are some other methods that are effective for keeping the employee safe. Some other methods such as: safe opening, safe holding, and safe position of controls are methods of safeguarding that can be used for machines that create unique...

Every healthcare facility faces risks associated with dissemination of fungal, bacterial, viral and chemical contaminants on a daily basis. While daily operations present many risks; the potential risks escalate during maintenance, renovation and construction projects. According to...

The medical surveillance provisions are part of the lead standard’s comprehensive approach to prevent lead-related disease. The lead standards goal is to supplement the primary agents of disease prevention, the reduction or elimination of airborne concentrations of lead and sources...

The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and employees in the work area.  Machine guards prevent hazards created by rotating parts, sparks, in-going nip points and flying chips.  Some examples of this are barrier guards, two-hand operating devices and light...

Most interpret the OSHA Standards to apply only to structures constructed prior to 1981. In fact, OSHA’s regulations also include language pertaining to all structures, regardless of the construction date. Let me attempt to clarify OSHA’s intent as simply as I can, if that is...

Severed fingers, crushed hands and arms and blindness are some possibilities of machinery-related injuries. It seems there are as many hazards created by moving machine parts as there are types of machines. Safeguards are necessary for protecting workers from preventable injuries. A...

Mold and fungus are a normal part of the environment we live in.  So normal that mold has been around for more than 400 million years with one main purpose: to break down nature’s trash.And while mold is all well and good in the great outdoors, serious problems can start when mold...

What is silicosis?Silicosis is a disease of the lungs due to breathing dust that contains crystalline silica particles. This dust can cause fibrosis or scar tissue formations in the lungs that reduce the lung’s ability to work to extract oxygen from the air.  There is no cure for...

Do you know if asbestos is present in your building?  Dan Taylor explains how to test for asbestos and what to do if it is present. Call 800-828-8487 for a free consultation.To view in YouTube click here.