Understanding How Units Can Be Miscommunicated in the Media
Most people are familiar with every day units and likely do unit conversions without even thinking about it, such as feet to inches, or cups to ounces. More complex conversions…
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NIOSH Announces 19 “PHE” Designated Respirators Are Now Obsolete
19 respirator models, that had previously been approved under a temporary public health emergency (PHE) designation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now considered obsolete by the National Institute for Health…
New Skin Notation Profile Focuses on Flavoring Compounds
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a new skin notation profile for the flavoring compound diacetyl and its substitute, 2,3-pentanedione and other various chemicals. In the profile…
OSHA Announces Changes to Severe Violator Enforcement Program
The United States Department of Labor announced updated criteria for its Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program. These updates are designed to strengthen enforcement and improve compliance…
OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Workplace Safety Standards for 2022
OSHA Releases Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Workplace Safety Standards for 2022 Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace with programs and systems in place to…