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Worker Burned After Tank Explodes — Company learns why machine-specific LOTO procedures are needed
**This is a true story. Names and certain details were changed to preserve anonymity. A busy R&D company was working on a sustainability project involving alternative fueling options for a piece of equipment at their facility. The project was long awaited, had...
Holiday Gifts & Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and there's a good chance you may be considering or have already purchased a gift powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The amount of products containing lithium-ion batteries has increased in the marketplace due to their...
Industrial Ventilation Systems Guide: From Basics to Future Trends
In today's industrial environments, proper ventilation isn't just about moving air—it's about creating a safer, healthier workplace while maintaining regulatory compliance. As industry leaders in environmental health and safety, Cardinal Compliance Consultants brings...
Formaldehyde Found to be Carcinogenic to Humans Via Inhalation
A final toxicological review by EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program finds that formaldehyde is carcinogenic to humans through the inhalation route of exposure. The report, released in August 2024, concludes that formaldehyde inhalation can cause...
Thankful for these…7 Reminders for a Safer Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it's easy to get wrapped up in our to-do lists, rushing to decorate, clean, shop, cook, and entertain guests. So much so, that we forget the simple things to be mindful of that keep our holidays safe. With these 7 simple...
Human Resources’ Role in Fostering a Strong Safety Culture
Is establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment a core value for your organization? A strong safety culture not only ensures the well-being of employees but also boosts productivity, morale, and overall company success. Most small and medium sized...
Hurricane Aftermath: Checking Your Home’s Structural Safety
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's Gulf Coast on October 9th, 2024, making landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm with wind speeds of 120 mph, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state as a Category 4 storm. The fresh destruction from...
OSHA Inspections: Managing Temporary Worker Safety
It’s important for companies utilizing temporary workers to remember that OSHA can and will inspect their operations, even those with the most robust safety and health programs. OSHA has the authority to initiate an inspection of a manufacturing facility or...
The Importance of Noise Exposure Assessments in the Workplace
Most people would be surprised to learn that exposure to excessive noise affects approximately 25% of all US workers (22 million). What's worse is that over half of these exposed workers were not wearing hearing protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
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