Today we’re going to talk about the crucial role that direct-reading portable gas monitors (DRPGMs) play in keeping workers safe from invisible gas hazards. By regularly maintaining and calibrating these instruments, you can ensure their accuracy in detecting harmful gases in the workplace. Always follow the manufacturer’s advice when it comes to calibration. DRPGMs are … Read more
Today we’re diving into the world of cadmium, a naturally occurring element tucked away in the earth’s crust. This silvery-white metal first made its appearance in 1817 but didn’t make it big in the commercial world until the tail end of the 19th century. Cadmium got its start as a key ingredient in paint pigments … Read more
The objective of this article is threefold: To raise awareness of the pinch point hazard associated with certain semiautomatic shirt pressing “cabinet presses”; To encourage all laundry employers who utilize shirt pressing “cabinet presses” to examine their equipment for the presence of such a pinch point hazard; and To offer information to employers that will … Read more
Generally speaking, a “Brownfield site,” as outlined in the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (SBLRBR), refers to real estate where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be hindered due to the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Although not typically highly contaminated, the types and levels of contaminants at … Read more
Sharps refer to items that can pierce a worker’s skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes, and exposed dental wire ends. If blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as outlined in OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), are present or could be present on the sharp, it is considered contaminated, and … Read more
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030) mandates that employers safeguard employees who may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in their line of work. In other words, this standard is designed to protect workers who might reasonably be exposed to blood or OPIM while performing their job duties. Employers … Read more
Bloodborne pathogens represent infectious microorganisms in blood that can lead to disease in humans. These include, but aren’t limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS. Workers exposed to these pathogens may face serious or even life-threatening health issues. Safeguards Provided by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens … Read more
Hepatitis B Immunization Protection Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a harmful microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening diseases in humans. HBV infection is transmitted through contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as defined by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. Workers who may come into contact with blood or OPIM during … Read more
Bloodborne Pathogen Encounter Protocol In compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030), employers must provide immediate, confidential medical assessments and follow-up care for employees who experience exposure incidents, such as needlesticks. An exposure incident involves specific contact with the eye, mouth, mucous membrane, broken skin, or through parenteral means, with blood or other … Read more
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to understand the impacts of state laws legalizing marijuana on trucking and its workforce. This comes as conflicts and uncertainty arise between state and federal laws, especially for federally-regulated workers. The survey, first deployed in-person at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) with over 300 drivers … Read more
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