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OSHA Letters of Interpretation Post SCOTUS Loper Bright Ruling

OSHA Letters of Interpretations (LOI) a practice in place since its formation in the 1970s are published responses to employers who write the

Yes, OSHA Does Address Eye Strain!

While Eye Strain is not an official medical term or diagnosis, it can lead to lower productivity, lessened accuracy, physical discomfort and even

What Makes a Good Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan?

OSHA requires a written Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHASP) under the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard, 29 CFR 1910.120(b).

Update on OSHA’s Review of the Lockout/Tagout Rule 29 CFR 1910.147

OSHA has not issued a final rule with any changes to the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard (29 CFR 1910.147). However, it is considering updates

Dust Control on Construction & Demolition Sites in Winter

Introduction Dust control on construction and demolition sites is essential to prevent particulate from becoming airborne, minimizing its impact on workers, the public

Legionella in the News Again

The reported of cases of Legionellosis (Legionaires’ Desease) has been on the rise worldwide over the past few years. According to an August

ReMA Reaffirms Its Workplace Safety Commitment in Renewal with OSHA Alliance

Late this Summer, OSHA has a renewed two-year alliance with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) to develop and share resources that improve worker

Winter is Coming—Beware of Cold Stress

For Winter 2025-2026, The Farmer’s Almanac has published their forecast summary as “Mostly Mild—with Pockets of Wild! Get ready to chill, snow, repeat”. For

Healthcare Facility Environmental, Health and Safety Indoor Air Quality Concerns During Construction and Renovation

Construction and renovation in any facility will introduce debris, pollutants, and contaminants that can compromise indoor air quality—possibly impacting the health of its

Environmental, Health & Safety Hazards After a Disaster

Natural and man-made disasters are in the news almost every day. Whether floods, earthquakes, mudslides, windstorms or fires, the cumulative destruction and devastation

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