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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance on combustible dust in the workplace.The guidance, published on May 22, 2015, was in response to concerns raised by the National Forest and Paper Association, which suggested that current standards fail to offer adequate protection for workers who handle or are exposed to dust particles on a regular basis.Last year, the National Forest and Paper Association asked OSHA to issue an explanation of what they considere …

Is your workplace properly ventilated? If not, workers might be at a greater risk for injury and illness. Many employers overlook the importance of having a well-ventilated workplace, assuming it poses little-to-no threat since they don't handle toxic chemicals -- but this couldn't be further from the truth.Just because the air in your workplace looks clean doesn't necessarily mean that it is. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is one of the top five env …

Ergonomics plays a key role in the prevention of work-related injury and illness. By creating an ergonomic workplace, you'll naturally promote a safer working environment, which should be a top priority for all employers. Unfortunately, though, many employers (and workers for that matter) turn a blind eye to ergonomics, assuming it has little-to-no benefit.So, what exactly is ergonomics? The term is used to describe the act of fitting a workplace to meet the unique needs of the worker. Granted, …

Does your job require you to operate a welder? If so, you'll want to take certain precautions to protect yourself from injury. Welding is a complex, ever-evolving industry that plays a key role in our nation's infrastructure. According to some reports, welding will grow at about 6% each year. But like other industries -- especially those involving powered tools -- there are safety risks associated with it. To learn more about the safety risks of welding and how to mitigate them, keep reading.Com …

The unique properties of sheet metal make it a rather dangerous material to handle. If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the safety of your employees. Some companies completely overlook sheet metal as a potential workplace hazard, leaving employees susceptible to work-related accidents. In this post, we're going to cover some of the top dangers of working with sheet metal, along with some important safety tips for companies …