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Alfa Chemistry Expands Offering of Polymer Fibers: Polyester Fiber, Polyamide Fiber, Aromatic Polyamide Fiber, and Polyacrylonitrile Fiber
Alfa Chemistry, a reliable provider of chemicals and materials, has recently announced an expansion of its offerings in the field of polymer fibers. The company now offers a wide range of polymer fibers, including polyester fiber, polyamide fiber, aromatic polyamide fiber, and polyacrylonitrile fiber. Polymer fibers are synthetic fibers that are made from polymers or long chains of repeating ...
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Room Alert Supports OSHA’s New 2024 Compliance Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn’t wasting any time, starting off the new year with much anticipated stricter compliance standards regarding worker safety. As of January 2nd, 2024, certain employers in high-hazard industries must submit more injury and illness information to OSHA. OSHA’s new reporting requirement applies to a wide ...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Each year, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in January. Both the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The agencies also state that research suggests firefighters are at a higher risk of certain types of cancers when compared to the general population. ...
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GFL’s Emergency Response goes beyond the field
The words “emergency response” may evoke a picture of workers in hazmat suits attending incidents from oil spills to train derailments. No matter how these events begin, GFL’s on-site responders enter every emergency, regardless of scale, with a level of knowledge and professionalism that is the backbone of the company’s success in the ER space. Meet three of our ER ...
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Top 10 OSHA Citations for 2023 and Resources to Protect Workers in Puerto Rico
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 5,190 fatal occupational injuries in the United States as recently as 2021. Sadly, millions more were injured or developed illnesses on the job that same year. To protect workers, regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cover a wide range of potential hazards. These hazards can imperil worker ...
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OSHA’s Top 10 Citations List for Fiscal Year 2023 and Resources to Protect Workers
Each year, millions of workers are injured or develop occupational illnesses. Sadly, as recently as 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports there were also 5,190 fatal occupational injuries that year alone. Employers are responsible for providing safe working conditions for all of their employees. To protect workers, there are a number of Occupational Safety and Health ...
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OSHA Releases Top 10 List of Citations and Optimizing Health and Safety Programs
Last month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its preliminary list of the agency’s ten most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2023 fiscal year. The list represents tens of thousands of workplace inspections conducted all across the United States. OSHA’s preliminary Top 10 Citations list for fiscal year 2023 includes: 1. Fall ...
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Histoplasmosis and Resources to Protect Workers and Building Occupants from Infection Risks
Histoplasmosis is the name for an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum. The New York State Department of Health describes histoplasmosis as an infection that affects the lungs and may occasionally invade other parts of the body. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials that contain large amounts of bird or bat droppings. The New York ...
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Ocular Injury and Infection Risks in the Workplace and the Importance of Eye Protection
Thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Many other workers incur injuries and infections resulting from eye contact with objects, particles, droplets, chemicals, and even due to thermal burns. OSHA ...
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OSHA’s New Top 10 Citations List and Ways to Prevent Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Millions of workers are injured or develop occupational illnesses each year. Sadly, as recently as 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports there were also 4,764 fatal occupational injuries that year alone. Employers are responsible for providing safe working conditions for all of their employees. To protect workers, there are a number of Occupational Safety and Health ...
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Top 10 OSHA Citations for 2022 and Identifying Occupational Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,764 fatal occupational injuries in the United States as recently as 2020. Sadly, millions more were injured or developed illnesses. To protect workers, regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cover a wide range of potential hazards. These hazards can imperil worker health and safety, and by ...
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OSHA’s Preliminary Top 10 List of Citations for 2022 and the Importance of Effective Health and Safety Programs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its preliminary list of the agency’s ten most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2022 fiscal year. The list represents tens of thousands of workplace inspections conducted all across the United States. OSHA’s preliminary Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2022 include: ...
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Asbestos, Lead and Other Exposure Hazards Encountered by Firefighters and Fire Damage Cleanup Crews
Firefighters play a crucial role in protecting public safety and the property of people, businesses and institutions. Responding to fires and emergencies, their work can be dangerous and these dangers can include more than just flames and extreme heat. Building fires could also expose firefighters to a number of hazardous substances. For example, the Board of Health in Orange, Massachusetts ...
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Protecting Firefighters and Fire Damage Cleanup Crews in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks to Hazardous Materials
Firefighters in Puerto Rico play a crucial role in protecting public safety and the property of people, businesses and institutions. Responding to fires and emergencies, their work can be dangerous. These dangers include more than just flames and extreme heat as most fire emergencies could also expose firefighters to a number of hazardous substances. The National Institute for Occupational ...
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OSHA’s New Top 10 Citations List and Programs to Prevent Workplace Injuries, Illnesses, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Each year, thousands of workers die on the job and millions more are injured or develop occupational illnesses. Tragically, as recently as 2019, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 5,333 workers lost their lives. To protect workers, there are a number of OSHA standards that are enforced by the agency. A list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health ...
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Top 10 OSHA Citations for 2021 and the Importance of Protecting Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its preliminary list of the agency’s ten most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2021 fiscal year. The list represents tens of thousands of workplace inspections conducted all across the United States. The list is a reminder of the importance of health and safety programs as OSHA also annually reports ...
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Olansi Air Purifier Manufacturer Suggest 5 Of The Most Common Myths About Coronavirus Transmission
As far as coronavirus transmission is concerned, many myths have been circulating across the internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the most common myths about the covid-19. So what you need to do is be informed and understand the difference between facts and fiction. After all, misinforming people can result in dire consequences. Without further ado, let's bunk 5 the ...
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OSHA Releases Top 10 Citations List for 2020 and Ways to Prevent Injuries, Illnesses, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Protecting the health and safety of the U.S. workforce has improved over the years, but the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 5,333 workers still died on the job as recently as 2019. In addition to these tragic deaths, countless more were injured on the job or developed preventable occupational diseases. To protect workers, there are a number of OSHA standards ...
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Bridge Piling and Column Restoration
9.1% of bridges in the United States are structurally deficient. These are not obscure rural bridges either, as of the 2017 ASCE 2017 American Infrastructure Report, estimated that over 188 million trips were taken per day over these bridges. As we know from recent bridge failures worldwide, such as the Genoa collapse, delaying maintenance work can expose users to critical risks. Proper bridge ...
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OSHA Releases Top 10 List of Citations and Ways to Protect Workers in Puerto Rico
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its list of the agency’s ten most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2020 fiscal year. The list represents tens of thousands of workplace inspections conducted all across the United States. The list is a reminder of the importance of health and safety programs as OSHA reports that as recently as ...
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