Why is Lead-based Paint Problematic During Renovations?
Why is Lead based Paint Problematic During Renovations?
Why is Lead Based Paint Problematic?
Traditional renovation work can create significant dust-lead hazards if lead based paint is disturbed. Any activity involving surface preparation,…
The Banning of Lead-Based Paint: When and Why
The Banning of Lead Based Paint: When and Why
The banning of lead based paint happened in 1978 when the Consumer Products Safety Commission banned the sale of lead based paint for residential use. This means that any homes built in 1978 could…
How Do You Benefit From OSHA Training?
How Do You Benefit From OSHA Training?
Everyday we encounter companies that simply don't train for safety. We often are asked how will we benefit from OSHA Training? In all fairness, losing 12 hours of labor, times the amount of people…
How to Guard Against Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a prevalent but preventable problem that can result in anything from money lost to litigation to the injury or death of an employee. Both of these outcomes are undesirable, so it’s essential that employers take the necessary…
The Obesity Epidemic and the Construction Industry
Various organizations, as high-profile as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have stated that America has an obesity epidemic. And this epidemic has affected the construction industry, as 43 percent of workers in construction are…
Larger Fines Approved for Violations to the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Preventing injuries, accidents and loss of life should always be the number one priority of companies. Beginning August 1, it will be more costly for companies if it isn’t.
For the first time since 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health…
Pilot Cars Help Prevent Accidents
When there is road work, oftentimes, traffic will be thinned to one lane only. Of course, there will still be vehicles coming from both directions. Pilot cars are regularly used to help direct traffic both ways so as to prevent utter chaos from…
Science Behind Using Stability Balls as Chairs is Shaky
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common issue for office workers. They also are a costly one for employers.
Consider the following:
MSDs are the single largest category of workplace injuries
MSDs are responsible for nearly 30…
June 2016 RRP Lead Renovator Forms
Our free RRP EPA Lead Renovator Forms make it easy to stay in compliance while working on homes built prior to 1978. Download either version to improve your safety culture today!
Did you know fines start at $37,500 when you are…
