Logging remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Federal statistics were used by the publication USA Today to rank the most dangerous private-industry jobs in America. The fourth-highest job fatality rate was reported for logging workers, who have led the national rankings in some years. In this article, we discuss the biggest safety hazards in the industry and what can be done to prevent accidents.
A successful hearing conservation program selects HPDs that provide the right level of attenuation based on employees’ communication needs, hearing ability, convenience, compatibility with other personal protective equipment (PPE), and the environment where they will be worn.
During this free on-demand webinar, BLR’s EHS subject matter experts discuss several of the latest compliance updates affecting the EHS industry.
This course informs employees how to prevent fires and respond safely to other emergencies in the workplace, as well as the steps to take if an emergency does occur
This training will familiarize employees with safety issues and how to maintain safety in the workplace.
In this EHS Hotline Q&A, a subscriber asked whether solid waste is hazardous waste. Before you can decide what class of generator you are, and therefore the level of regulatory responsibilities with which you must comply, you need to know if you’re generating hazardous waste. Anyone who generates waste materials must determine if the waste is hazardous as defined by RCRA.
OSHA’s hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §1910.1200) remains a compliance pain point for businesses, as it was the second-most cited standard in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
PFAS exposure can vary by occupation and work activities, with chemical manufacturing, firefighting, the aerospace industry, construction, and electronics manufacturing being among the most likely to result in exposure.
While agency audits can feel anxiety-inducing for EHS professionals; they don’t have to be a negative experience. When you know what to expect before an after the evaluation, you can better prepare your facility and workers.
BLR’s PSM software simplifies and streamlines every aspect of your PSM program by unifying all 14 elements of PSM in one tool. Ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance, increase productivity, and reduce risk with superior PSM from BLR.