Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for promoting health and safety awareness among workers and regulating OSHA standards by overseeing workplaces to a large extent. On the other hand, the federal agency also carries out safety protocols to ensure safety and imposes citations and fines on companies/businesses violating
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees across the United States. One of the many standards set forth by OSHA is the Respiratory Protection Standard, which can be found in their publication titled “OSHA 3079: Information
Over the past 200 years, the use of non-water-based chemicals has increased significantly. Naturally, exposure to the hazards associated with these chemicals, particularly in workplaces, has also increased. It is estimated that flammable or combustible liquids cause more than 51,000 home fires each year, resulting in 168 deaths. So, one potential
Cold weather can be more than a seasonal inconvenience; it can threaten your health and well-being in ways that go beyond mere discomfort. When temperatures plunge, especially below freezing, the risk of cold stress becomes a serious concern, affecting how your body functions and responds to prolonged exposure. In severe
According to OSHA, a near-miss is a spontaneous occasion that didn’t bring about injury, ailment, or harm – however, it could do as such. Only a lucky break in the sequence of events stopped an accident, fatality, or damage; in other words, a near-miss. A flawed mechanism or management structure
Administrators have put in place a set of practices, designed to reduce fire damage, called Fire Safety. Fire safety measures are both preventive and curative in nature. They intend to first prevent a fire from happening. However, even if a fire has started, administrators use fire safety measures to limit
Safety is the key principle of life. Life becomes challenging without discipline. The same is the case with your work life. Having formal OSHA training will help your workplace become safe and secure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency that regulates workplace safety across the