by Hilary Smith | Jan 3, 2019 | Environmental, GIS, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
In 2018, we covered topics spanning from pipeline construction projects all the way to drones and OSHA regulations. Take a minute to look back at our most popular articles here! #1 Toolbox Talk Topics (For When They Start to Get Boring) Daily safety meetings are...
by Hilary Smith | Aug 31, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
OSHA’s new silica rule has been a hot topic for the past couple of years and finally went into full effect for general industry and maritime on June 23, 2018. Any new rule can cause a fair amount of confusion (and industry turmoil), but the silica regulation was...
by Hilary Smith | Jul 2, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
New OSHA regulations can be challenging to fully understand, implement, and comply with, and the new beryllium standard is no exception. In a recent interview with Nilfisk, Tom Anthos, our President and CEO, explains why we need a beryllium exposure standard, suggests...
by Hilary Smith | May 29, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Manufacturing facilities are expected to run at optimum efficiency to maximize output and reduce costs. And while the expectations of “lean manufacturing” can bring added pressure to management-level personnel, homing in on output and cost metrics can reveal...
by Hilary Smith | Apr 18, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
OSHA’s new silica rule seems complex on the surface, but as you start digging into the fine print, you’ll find it’s a well-designed regulation with the intention of making compliance easier for the construction industry. To understand how manageable complying with the...
by Hilary Smith | Apr 10, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
If you work in the construction industry, you probably hear a lot about OSHA’s new silica rule. The rule looks a little different than most exposure laws, but after digging into the details, you’ll probably find that compliance is well within reach for companies of...