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EPA Releases Draft Scope Document for Risk Evaluation of D4 Chemical

Jon Redmond /October 20, 2021

In accordance with implementing regulations for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comment on the draft scope document of the risk evaluation to…

What is Respirator Fit Testing and Why is Fit Testing Important?

Jon Redmond /October 7, 2021

According to NIOSH, over 3 million employees in 1.3 million workplaces in the U.S are required to wear respiratory protection. In the construction industry, healthcare, and general industry, workers don…

What is Hazard Communication (HazCom)?

Jon Redmond /September 1, 2021

What is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard? The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule to update its existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The OSHA Hazard…

OSHA Announces Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise

Jon Redmond /July 7, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region V office in Chicago has announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP), a targeted outreach and enforcement of OSHA’s occupational noise exposure standard…

Liability Claims Spike: Rush to Restart Suspended Business Operations

Jon Redmond /June 10, 2021

Insurance Liability Claims Spike as Accident Risks Rise in Rush to Restarting Suspended Business Industry Operations A post-pandemic trend has emerged within the insurance industry as businesses rush to reopen…