by Hilary Smith | Apr 12, 2016 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
News of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s new silica rule has sounded the alarm for many business owners – it looks like a heaping pile of trouble for everyone involved. Luckily, OSHA has spent enough time consulting with the industry to come up with...
by Hilary Smith | May 22, 2015 | Asbestos, Industrial Hygiene
The 1986 signing of The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) effectively began the era of asbestos regulations. AHERA (40 CFR 763) applies to K-12 schools, so while most building owners are not subject to its regulations, it is worth knowing that many...
