Carbon Monoxide Awareness 6.14.2021 By Andrew Haymart, CHST, Industrial Hygiene Technician Carbon Monoxide (CO), often called the invisible killer, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas; CO overexposure … Continue reading →
What are Some Risks When Working in a Building After a COVID-19 Closure? 4.30.2021 Written by Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH Industrial Hygienist For many companies, managing COVID-19 risks has included prolonged building closures, and many in-person operations have been … Continue reading →
Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week in Construction Starts Today 4.19.2021 There’s still time to join this important campaign to raise awareness of the safety, effectiveness, and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination among construction workers. Participating is … Continue reading →
Focus Four for Health: An Initiative to Address Four Major Construction Health Hazards 4.6.2021 By Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH Industrial Hygienist Everyone’s probably familiar with the “Focus Four” construction safety program, right? It’s been around for 25 years and … Continue reading →
Portable Ladder Safety 3.5.2021 March is National Ladder Safety Month. It is imperative that we all continue to place serious and effective focus on ladder safety. This blog summarizes … Continue reading →
National Ladder Safety Month – March 2021 2.19.2021 National Ladder Safety Month It is imperative that we all continue to place serious and effective focus on ladder safety. Unsafe Behaviors Causing Accidents and … Continue reading →
Welding in the workplace? Be Aware of What’s New Regarding Manganese Exposure 2.8.2021 Written by Andy Haymart, CHST Industrial Hygiene Technician A new OR-OSHA rule for airborne exposure to manganese is expected to be published later this year. … Continue reading →
The Grand ROSE Award Winner 2.5.2021 The Grand ROSE Award Winner was announced at the safety awards breakfast during the AGC Annual Business Meeting on February 5. This year’s Grand ROSE … Continue reading →
