by Mike McFadden | Jan 17, 2020 | Environmental, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Last year, we brought you topics about project planning, safety leadership, industry trends, and so much more. Here are our top five reader favorites. #1. Outsourcing vs. In-House Hires: Pros and Cons One of the biggest challenges of filling talent gaps for major...
by Mike McFadden | Nov 11, 2019 | Environmental, GIS, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
When you’re overburdened with a new massive project, outsourcing some of the work may be what keeps your business going strong. Maybe your team lacks the necessary skills and time, or maybe they just don’t feel up to the task at hand. Whatever the case, there are...
by Mike McFadden | Aug 7, 2019 | Industrial Hygiene
The language used in regulations isn’t always straightforward, and while OSHA’s silica standard for construction is designed to be easy to comprehend, it still contains some confusing verbiage and concepts. “Restricted access area” is one example, so in this article...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 20, 2019 | Environmental, Industrial Hygiene
It’s about that time again — the deadline to report your Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is quickly approaching. Here we’ll give you a quick rundown on what the inventory is, if you need to report, and the reporting process. About the TRI Requirements from the...
by Mike McFadden | Jan 3, 2019 | Environmental, GIS, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
In 2018, we covered topics spanning from pipeline construction projects all the way to drones and OSHA regulations. Take a minute to look back at our most popular articles here! #1 Toolbox Talk Topics (For When They Start to Get Boring) Daily safety meetings are...
by Mike McFadden | Aug 31, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
OSHA’s new silica rule has been a hot topic for the past couple of years and finally went into full effect for general industry and maritime on June 23, 2018. Any new rule can cause a fair amount of confusion (and industry turmoil), but the silica regulation was...