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A Shifting Landscape: Analyzing OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Medical Evaluations
By NASP Blogger Compliance
A significant change may be on the horizon for how we manage respiratory protection programs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule, “Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators,” that could eliminate mandatory medical evaluations for users of two common types of…
Strengthening Communication and Trust to Protect Bilingual Construction Workers
Safety Culture
Language and cultural barriers continue to pose serious challenges to workplace safety in the U.S. construction industry, where Hispanic workers make up a large share of the workforce. Recent research highlights that enhancing communication practices—especially for Spanish-speaking employees—can be a crucial step in preventing injuries and cultivating a culture of trust. A comprehensive study surveying…
New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards
Current Events
A New York City training provider and its former president have pleaded guilty to charges related to issuing tens of thousands of fraudulent construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards. On June 6, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that Alexander Shaporov, former president of Valor Security & Investigations, admitted to operating the scheme. The…
Cultivating a Culture of Reporting: Moving from Fear to Feedback
Safety Culture
A strong safety culture isn’t just about wearing hard hats and harnesses; it’s built on a foundation of open and honest communication. When employees feel safe to speak up about potential hazards and near-misses, organizations gain invaluable insights that can prevent serious incidents before they occur. However, creating an environment where reporting is not just…
Corroded Grating Nearly Causes Offshore Fatality: BSEE Issues Safety Alert
Compliance
Washington, D.C. — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a safety alert warning offshore energy operators about the severe risks of failing to properly identify and restrict access to corroded grating and other deteriorating infrastructure. The alert follows an investigation into a serious incident at an offshore production facility where a…
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