Environmental consultants are important tools in navigating the complexities of asbestos management, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Asbestos, a hazardous material, requires careful handling to mitigate health risks and environmental impact. Consultants...

Environmental consultants are essential in ensuring safety and sustainability within building projects by collaborating closely with contractors. Their expertise lies in testing for and addressing a myriad of hazards that could jeopardize the well-being of both workers and...

In many workplaces, dust might seem like a mere nuisance, easily swept away or ignored. However, certain types of dust, known as respirable dust, pose serious health risks to workers. Respirable dust consists of tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs, leading to a...

In the past few years The Joint Commission (TJC) has placed new emphasis on the importance of building management systems in improving patient safety, and has started to incorporate these systems into their standards. As the Joint Commission becomes more involved in regulating these...

We often think of a hospital as one of the safest places to be–but what about for hospital employees? Healthcare professionals face an increased risk of injury and illness every day while at work. Fortunately, OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration) recognized this...

OSHA has revised its Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) to help protect workers and to ensure that American businesses can remain competitive in the global marketplace.Why did the Hazard Communication Standard change?Previous to the change, OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard...

OSHA set a December 1, 2013 deadline for employers to train employees on the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) system requirements, but if you haven’t already, that doesn’t mean it’s too late. Here’s what you need to know about the changes, and a guide to training your employees...

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...

OSHA began to regulate asbestos in the workplace in the 1970’s, adopting the permissible exposure limit (PEL) to regulate workplace exposure.  The PEL has been reduced over the years as the health effects of asbestos-related work have become more widely known.  Employers must take...

The OSHA Act contains a part referred to as the “General Duty Clause”The ClauseIn order to include the consideration of air sampling and airborne exposure levels in normal work place inspections without the use of a specific standard, OSHA has turned to the provisions of Section 5 of...