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1910.135 – Head Protection: Get Your Head in the Game

1910.135—aka the hard hat rule—is a no brainer. 

Whether it’s construction, warehousing, or any job with overhead hazards, you NEED to protect your head. Hard hats are a must for guarding against falling objects or accidental bumps. 

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Respiratory Protection: Let’s Talk Fresh Air

Breathing is not just essential for life - it's the foundation of a healthy, productive workforce. Ensuring your team has access to clean, safe air is paramount for their well-being and overall workplace safety. By prioritizing respiratory protection, you're investing in your employees' long-term health and creating an environment where they can thrive.

OSHA standard 1910.134 is a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your team's respiratory health. From conducting thorough fit tests to selecting the appropriate PPE for each specific job, this standard provides a robust framework for implementing effective respiratory protection measures. By adhering to these guidelines, you're not just complying with regulations - you're actively preserving the lung health of your valuable team members and fostering a culture of safety that permeates every aspect of your workplace.

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Eye & Face Protection: Don’t Blink—Safety First!

It can be easy to take our eyesight for granted, but it’s critical to keep them safe on the job!

Explore the essential guidelines for eye and face protection with our latest blog post on OSHA standards. This comprehensive overview highlights the importance of proper protective equipment in the workplace, outlines the specific requirements mandated by OSHA, and offers practical tips for selecting the right gear.

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A Safety Advocate’s Guide to OSHA PPE Standards

The OSHA articles on PPE might seem complicated and exhausting to decode, but don’t worry, Triangle Safety Consulting LLC has got your back! Literally! The right PPE could save your life, so don’t overlook the “basics” building blocks to the correct PPE for each job.

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Embracing Safe and Sound Practices in the Workplace

Every August, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promotes its "Safe and Sound" campaign, a national initiative to raise awareness about the importance of effective workplace safety and health programs. This year is no exception, and it's the perfect time for organizations to reaffirm their commitment to creating safer work environments.

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Understanding Heat Stress: Hazards, Injuries, and Controls

As temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a critical concern for those in outdoor environments or hot indoor settings. Understanding the hazards, potential injuries, and effective controls can help prevent serious health issues. This blog aims to provide comprehensive information based on guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Electronic Submission of OSHA Form 300 and 301 Data

Establishments with 100 or more employees in designated high-hazard industries (listed in Appendix B to Subpart E of 29 CFR Part 1904) must electronically submit to OSHA detailed information about each recordable injury and illness entered on their previous calendar year’s OSHA Form 300 Log and Form 301 Incident Report. Read for more info.

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Update to the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA)

Collecting data on workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) mission to improve workplace safety and health. In October 2022, OSHA announced changes to the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA). This safety blog will help you understand what steps you need to take to report your Form 300A Summary log of 2023 injury and illness data to OSHA using Login.gov.

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Is your Facility Partially Exempt from OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping?

All employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) are covered by Part 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. However, there are some partial exemptions for keeping OSHA injury and illness records that may apply to your workplace, including size and particular low-hazard industries. See if your facility applies for the partial exemptions.

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The Power of the Globally Harmonized System

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) or also known as Haz Com, aligned in 2009. But what changed? Is anyone seeing the results of the merging of these two standards? Read the blog to discover how classifying hazards and the labels and safety data sheets (SDS) were altered.

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Protecting Aging Employees in the Workplace

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2020, 24% of workers were 55 or older. In addition, fatal injuries among workers who are 55 and older increased by 8% from 2018 to 2019. The 2,005 deaths that occurred in 2019 signify the most significant number ever recorded for this age group. So if we know that nearly a quarter of our workforce is over 55 years old and they’re more likely to get hurt, what controls can we implement to keep them safe?

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