Category: Blog
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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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Is There a Safe Way to Clean and Disinfect Surfaces?
Starting May 1, 2020, many states stay home orders will begin to expire. Phase one to getting Americans back to work will begin which will contribute to more contaminated public surfaces. Is there a safe way to clean and disinfect surfaces to help stop the spread of COVID-19? Are there certain disinfectants that work better…
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Employers Are Being Reminded To Not Retaliate Against Whistleblowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Times are uncertain, currently, with the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a society in an instant, our daily lifestyles changed overnight to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Everyone has been asked to work from home, not travel, and children’s schooling has moved to virtual classes. While being asked to limit visits to the grocery stores and…
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Alternative Guidelines Released For Construction and Industrial Workers Who Use N95 Respirators for Protection
During this time we at proActive would like to make sure all our clients and future clients stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you are doing your part and staying home if you are not able to stay home and if you still need to work and require the use of the N95…
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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…