S+H Staff

Washington — OSHA is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would revise the agency’s standards on occupational exposure to lead in general industry and construction.

Columbus, OH — Legislation recently introduced in the Ohio Statehouse would direct health care employers to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan within six months.

Washington — The House is seeking approximately $712 million for OSHA’s fiscal year 2023 budget – a roughly $100 million increase from FY 22, according to a draft of its appropriations bill released June 22.

Annapolis, MD — Maryland’s “move over” law, which currently applies only to emergency or service vehicles, has been expanded to include any vehicle on the side of the highway.

It pays to be proactive about workplace spills. “It’s incredibly important to think about spill response before a spill event happens,” said Josh Hollows, product support specialist at New Pig. “As a rule, always make sure you have spill materials within 20 feet of work centers and spill prone areas to ensure rapid cleanup while limiting risks to workers and the environment.

Gloves: They’re not all the same. It’s something that experts from hand protection manufacturers wish workers and employers better understood.

Mike Snyder of DEKRA offers a path for implementing an effective risk-based management approach.

“No matter how diligent or conscientious you are, you’ll make mistakes,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

ToolWatch Corp., a Denver-based provider of construction operations and mobile safety management solutions, has expanded its flagship software platform to offer a fully web-based user experience. This development makes the full ToolWatch platform accessible from any device, includes a redesigned user interface, and will support faster and more innovative improvements in the future.

Seattle-based True North Gear is now Climate Neutral Certified, becoming one of the first brands in the personal protective equipment market to commit to offsetting and reducing its carbon footprint.