by Heather Main, CPE | Mar 31, 2015 |
Ergonomics is the scientific study of human work. “Ergo” means work and “nomics” means study of. Ergonomists examine the physical and mental capabilities and the physical limits of the worker as they interact with tools, equipment, work methods, tasks and the working...
by Cyndi Palfrey, CSP | Mar 24, 2015 |
The 2014 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index indicates that the 10 most disabling injuries amounted to $59.58 billion a year in direct workers’ compensation costs which is an increase of 7.55% ($55.4 billion) from the last index. Overexertion and falls accounted for...
by Mark Cramer, PE | Mar 19, 2015 |
Most industrial facilities have some type of air permit, ranging in complexity from small sources to Title V major sources. These permits spell out general and specific requirements for continued compliance with air quality regulations, including emission limits,...
by J. Lindsay Cook, CIH, CSP | Mar 5, 2015 |
By now I suspect many have heard that OSHA has published a proposed revision to its decades old silica standard. This will bring requirements for working with this common mineral more in line with current understanding of potential health hazards. What is Silica?...
