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Hearing Conservation in the Workplace
Noise is one of the most prevalent occupational health hazards. Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent or temporary hearing loss, depending on the intensity and duration of exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hearing...
OSHA | Healthcare Facilities
The healthcare industry works directly and indirectly to provide health services to individuals. Healthcare facilities include hospitals, clinics, dental offices, outpatient surgery centers, birthing centers, emergency medical care, home healthcare, and nursing homes....
EPA Update: EPA Celebrates 40 Years of CERCLA!
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks its 50th anniversary this year, it also marks a key milestone for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)…
Environmental Inspections During Facility Shutdowns
Environmental inspections must be completed even across a shutdown of your facility. This includes weekly hazardous waste inspections and twice weekly grounds inspections. With proper planning, you can avoid having to complete these while the facility is closed....
Walking-Working Surfaces
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Active participation by management, supervisors and employees is necessary to...
EPA Update: The EPA at 50
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) turns 50 this year! The EPA was established in December of 1970 to conduct federal research, perform environmental monitoring, establish standards, and enforce regulations all under one agency. In the last 50 years, the EPA...