Blog Post Archive
Wildfire Safety: How to Limit Exposure to Smoke and Clean up Ash
Wildfires on the west coast and northern U.S. have become
increasingly worse over the past few years.
They are filling our skies with hazardous smoke and raining down ash on
our homes. While our first responders work to combat the flames, we can do our
part at home to keep ourselves healthy and safe.
Tips for protecting yourself during a wildfire:
Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
or seek alternate shelter
Avoid vigorous physical activity
Create a space in you
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6th Oct 2020
What is the HCS (Hazard Communication Standard)?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) the Hazard Communication Standard requires all employers
to use proper signage to indicate hazardous substances and how to use them. A
hazardous substance is any substance that can cause a health or physical
hazard. This standard is often referred
to as the HAZCOM standard or Employee Right-to-Know – 29 CFR 1910.1200. The
purpose behind the proper signage comes down to 3 main points:
1.To provide a safe and healthy wo
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14th Jan 2020
Top 10 OSHA Workplace Violations for 2019
On September 10, 2019 at the NSC Congress and Expo in San
Diego, the National Safety Council and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) released the preliminary top 10 most frequently cited
workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019. These findings are presented annually
in September, the end of their fiscal year.
The Top 10 list tends to look similar from year to year, the
variation generally being the frequency with which specific violations are cited.
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12th Sep 2019