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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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FIRE PREVENTION & PREPARATION – Fire Prevention Week – Oct 5-11, 2025
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 96% of fires are triggered by human activity versus natural causes such as lightening strikes,
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OSHA Updates Its Guidance Regarding Penalties for Small Businesses
On July 14, 2025, the US Department of Labor posted an announcement concerning changes to its OSHA Field Operations Manual regarding its efforts
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OSHA’s Summer Tradition – SAFE + SOUND WEEK
Since 2017, OSHA has dedicated a week in mid-August to help promote the effectiveness of proactive workplace safety and health programs. Safe +
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