United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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08, 2018
Staying Safe in the Heat: High Temperature Safety
There are several dangers associated with high temperatures. In excessive heat, the human body must get rid of excess heat while maintaining a stable internal temperature. Usually, the body has three main ways of cooling [...]
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04, 2018
Do You Have a Hazard Communication Plan?
According to OSHA, maintaining a written hazard communication plan is absolutely critical to workplace safety. This requirement was the second-most commonly cited safety regulation of 2017. Is your company among those out of compliance? What [...]
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02, 2017
GHS in the US and Canada: What are the Differences?
Canada and the US share the world’s longest border, and are each others largest trading partners. The countries share a language and a common law. In recent years, both countries have implemented GHS standards. Despite [...]
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11, 2016
October Regulatory Roundup
October turned out to be a fairly busy month for EH&S regulation. The last month saw a variety of major and minor rules changes and announcements that will effect industry for years to come. You [...]
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09, 2016
OSHA calls National Stand Down for Fall Safety
Earlier this year, OSHA hosted a national safety stand down on the topic of fall prevention. The stand down was basically an OSHA-sponsored voluntary meeting where workers and management discussed ways to improve fall safety. [...]
