Author: ProActiveSafety
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EPA Enforcement Alert Issued for Lead Based Paint Renovations
An EPA Enforcement alert has been released. The EPA enforcement alert is for contractors and property managers working in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. What did we learn through the EPA enforcement alert? What did we learn? The Environmental Protection Agency wants contractors and property managers to be aware. The recent enforcement actions highlight that…
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Where Did All the Lead Check Swabs Go?
Since 2012 proActive Safety Services has been training the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovate, Repair, and Painting Initial and Refresher courses. Often, when our students show up for class, they say: I am here for the lead test class. To me, it is interesting that people know the RRP class as the lead test class. One…
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proActive Safety March Report
proActive Safety March Report Thank you for taking some time to read our proActive Safety March Report. After having primarily an email newsletter for the last 10 years. We have noticed less people opening the newsletter, so we are going to start posting a little bit more on the blog. Please share your feedback with…
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Why Was Lead Added to Paint?
Why was lead added to paint? Lead was added to paint for color and durability. When lead is added to paint it can speed up drying time, increase durability, and help the paint maintain a fresh appearance. In addition, adding lead to paint can help resist moisture that causes the paint to corrode. Furthermore, the…
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Free December Safety Meetings and Safety News!
Free December Safety Meetings This month we have prepared our free december safety meetings on the following topics: Accident Investigations Protecting Older Workers Trenching and Excavation Welding Please click here to download the free december safety meetings packet! Safety News U.S. Department of Labor updates frequently asked questions to address cloth face coverings as personal…
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Environmental Protection Agency Submits New Water Testing Proposal
New water testing procedures for utility companies were submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency last week. Almost three decades have passed since the Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements. Furthermore, a controversial piece of the new proposal swirls around the removal of old lead water pipes in the ground. Instead, testing frequency will be…
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Workplace Safety Violation Fines Increased For First Time Since 1990 in Nevada
The Nevada state Senate took a measure to improve workplace safety this week. For the first time since 1990 Nevada employers will face a significant increase in fines. In 2015 the federal government raised fine amounts and how “Catastrophes” (loss of life or limb) are investigated. Senate Bill 40 authorizes the Nevada safety authorities to…
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Learn about RRP Program Requirements and Apply Online
If you, or your company is working in houses built prior to 1978 your company has to register as a Certified Firm, and you have to employ at least one Certified Renovator. In some states, you will have to have more than one certified renovator. Furthermore, for every project in a house built prior to…
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Free Webinar on Hearing Conservation
EHS Today is a fantastic resource for free safety training. Today while browsing, I found a phenomenal free resource on hearing conservation. This free webinar title is called Managing Common Hearing Concerns. Check it out if you are looking to brush up on your workplace hearing safety. So what does OSHA require when it comes…