Dust Dust is present in all quarrying and opencast mining operations. While it is often considered to be more of an environmental issue, dust is a potential health risk and it is the nature of the dust that determines the associated risk. For... about Health and Safety in Quarry Mining Operations ..read more

Many confined space accidents occur because the workers did not realize the dangers or potential dangers within or nearby the space, or simply did not take into account the new hazards and other conditions created during work in confined spaces ..read more

Detailed recordkeeping is an essential aspect of any compliant training program. In addition to simplifying tracking, documenting your training can assist in determining when refresher or annual training is needed. Plus, training records are sure to... about Safety Training Records: Requirements and Recommendations ..read more

California's Department of Public Health must notify the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) when a worker's blood lead level tests at or above 20 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) under a new state law. CDPH now has the... about California blood lead law requires Cal/OSHA notice ..read more

The processing and use of asbestos-containing diaphragms by the chlor-alkali industry poses an unreasonable risk to the health of workers, the US Environmental Protection Agency concludes in a draft risk evaluation. The assessment, released March 30,... about Asbestos inhalation poses cancer risks to workers and consumers ..read more

Asbestos Cement Pipe Asbestos Cement (AC), otherwise known as Transite, became a viable material for water, waste water, and storm drainage systems in the mid-1940s. Typical AC pipe consists of cements, silica, and up to 50 percent asbestos fibers.... about Asbestos Cement Pipe: To Burst or not to Burst ..read more