by A. Brooke Gordon, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA | Nov 26, 2019 | Compliance Audits, Hearing Conservation, Mock OSHA Inspections, Occupational Health Training, Online Data Management, OSHA Recordkeeping |
As we sit around the table with friends and family this Thanksgiving listening to the stories, laughter, and maybe even the occasional groan-worthy dad joke (“What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? …… peach gobbler!”), we should be thankful for our hearing. ...
by Laurel Gallion, RN, BSN, MPH | Aug 13, 2019 | Compliance Audits, Construction Safety, Exposure Monitoring, Mock OSHA Inspections, Occupational Health, Occupational Health Training, OSHA Recordkeeping, Process Safety Management, Program Development, Program Development, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Protection Training, Safety Training, Safety Training |
Silica is one of the most abundant and complex naturally occurring minerals and the main component of sand. Quartz is the stable crystal form of silica, while tridymite and cristobalite are less stable crystalline forms. Crystalline silica becomes the...
by Robert Campbell | Jun 27, 2019 | Compliance Audits, Contract Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Health Training, OSHA Recordkeeping |
Sadly, workplace violence continues to be reported in the news almost every day. While OSHA has no specific regulation addressing workplace violence, a recent court decision supports OSHA’s use of the General Duty Clause in workplace violence cases. OSHA has taken...
by A. Brooke Gordon, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA | Feb 28, 2019 | Contract Nursing, Hearing Conservation, Noise Monitoring, Occupational Health Training, Online Data Management, Wellness Programs |
Can you hear me now? The World Health Organization (WHO) is going to make sure that you HEAR all about it. Puns aside, on World Hearing Day 2019, the WHO is releasing an app that will allow you to check your hearing from the comfort of your own home. The app* will...
by Laurel Gallion, RN, BSN, MPH | Sep 25, 2018 | Compliance Audits, Hearing Conservation, Hearing Conservation Training, Mock OSHA Inspections, Occupational Health, Occupational Health Training, OSHA Recordkeeping, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Protection Training, Wellness Programs |
All of our occupational health programs are perfect, right? We have OSHA Standards to follow, policies written and Standards of Practice (SOPs) in place, and everyone is doing what they are supposed to, right? Or, are they? Be sure to always double and triple check...
by Laurel Gallion, RN, BSN, MPH | Sep 20, 2017 | Contract Nursing, Occupational Health Training, Wellness Programs |
Influenza (also known as the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus. The flu can result in mild to severe illness and even though healthy individuals can contract the virus, it can seriously affect young children, adults...
