Tag: workplace safety

New OSHA Program Targets Workplace Hazards in Warehouses, Distribution Centers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 17, 2023 Fire Safety

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. In the past 10 years, warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth with more than 1.9 million people employed in the industry. The Bureau of Labor […]

Summer Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Jul 12, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 12, 2023

As facilities managers know, summer brings increased risks of fire hazards that require proactive planning and risk mitigation. With higher use of electrical equipment such as fans and air conditioning, risks of electrical overloads and arson attacks rise. Not to mention that reduced staffing levels can also impact safety practices. The summer is a great […]

Cal/OSHA Cites Mushroom Farms in Workplace Shootings

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Jul 7, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 7, 2023

On June 26, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced citations for two Half Moon Bay farms where seven workers were shot and killed January 23. Cal/OSHA cited California Terra Garden Inc., for 22 violations, including 5 serious and 1 serious, accident-related for failing to have a plan or procedures to immediately notify […]

Tile and Grout Cleaning Best Practices: Beyond Appearances

By Jennifer Kis, SOLID Surface Care Inc Jul 6, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jul 6, 2023

Maintaining clean and hygienic tile and grout surfaces in commercial facilities is essential not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for the overall health and safety of occupants. However, it is crucial to recognize the difference between cleaning for appearances and cleaning for true effectiveness. In this article, we will explore the best practices for […]

Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

By Joshua Schwartz, President, Viking Pure Solutions Jun 30, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

As the health risks associated with conventional cleaners and disinfectants become more widely known, businesses are increasingly looking to protect their customers and employees by searching out sustainable alternatives. That’s a sound instinct, but what does it really mean to get a green clean? That question turns out to be more complicated than it might […]

New ASHRAE Standard Covers Airborne Disease Mitigation in Buildings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 29, 2023 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

ASHRAE has announced its newly approved standard for airborne infection risk mitigation in indoor spaces. ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations. Infectious aerosols are tiny, exhaled particles that can carry disease-causing pathogens […]

Florida Healthcare Facility Cited for Nearly 200 Workplace Violence Incidents in 2022

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 23, 2023 Safety

Updated: Jun 23, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced “shocking” findings of a workplace safety investigation into a behavioral health and substance disorder facility in Jacksonville, Fla. According to the federal probe, workers at the UHS of Delaware Inc.-Wekiva Springs Center LLC (operating as Wekiva Springs Hospital) were assaulted, confined by patients, and suffered broken bones, […]

5 Steps for Hurricane Preparedness and Facility Resilience

By Ted Cabaniss, QBE North America Jun 19, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 19, 2023

As the Atlantic hurricane season looms, businesses must take proactive measures to protect their facilities from the potentially devastating impact of severe storms. With experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting a range of 12 to 17 named storms in 2023—with five to nine of them being hurricanes, including one to four Category […]

Using Robotics to Improve Workplace Safety

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 14, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 14, 2023

Despite concerted efforts to reduce both serious injury and death on the job, workplace fatality rates in the United States have remained largely unchanged over the past three decades. To help reverse this devastating development and assist organizations on their safety journeys, the National Safety Council (NSC) recently released a white paper through its Work to […]

Anheuser-Busch Required to Improve Safety at 11 Facilities Under EPA Settlement

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 7, 2023 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 7, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Anheuser-Busch LLC resolving the brewing giant’s violations of the Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention requirements and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Anheuser-Busch will pay $537,000 in penalties and implement a comprehensive safety review of all 11 of its breweries that use the […]