by India Edouard | Sep 25, 2017 |
Recently, the Health Impact Project – a partnership between the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts – released a cost-benefit analysis of policies aimed to reduce childhood lead poisoning. Led by a team of researchers across various...
by Laurel Gallion, RN, BSN, MPH | Sep 20, 2017 |
Influenza (also known as the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus. The flu can result in mild to severe illness and even though healthy individuals can contract the virus, it can seriously affect young children, adults...
by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Sep 11, 2017 |
We have seen the images of the fires at the Arkema Chemical facility following the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Obviously, just getting back onto the facility will be a dangerous activity, let alone actually starting up again. (CSB Urges Oil and Chemical Facilities...
by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Sep 6, 2017 |
Having an effective Process Safety Management (PSM) program is more than just a compliance issue. Yes, Federal and State agencies continue to conduct OSHA PSM inspections. However, not giving your PSM program the attention it deserves could result in a catastrophe...
by India Edouard | Sep 5, 2017 |
Later this month, OSHA’s final ruling on respirable crystalline silica in construction will go into effect. Among other provisions, the final rule will reduce the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline over work shifts and health screenings...
