1) OSHA issued over $9 million in fines in the third quarter of 2019, with individual fines ranging from $104,637 to $897,000. Total fines issued by OSHA in 2019 have surpassed $24 million so far. 2) NFPA has released a new white paper providing guidance on how organizations can meet emergency preparedness requirements set by CMS using NFPA 1300 standards. 3) ComplianceSigns has added new Prop 65 chemical hazard signs and grow house UV warning signs to its product line. The article also provides an overview of the company's products and services.

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Top Safety News for Indy, October 2019
OSHA fines top $9 million in 3rd quarter
Free resource for CMS emergency preparedness rule
New OSHA respirator fit-testing protocols announced
Get ready - flu season is coming!
What's New at ComplianceSigns: Grow house UV and Prop 65 signs
OSHA Fines Top $9 Million in 3rd Quarter
Federal OSHA has released information on 33 significant workplace safety
fines (over $100,000) issued from July to September 2019 and totaling
$9.2 million. Total fines issued so far in 2019 surpass $24 million. Fines in
Q3 range from $104,637 for lead hazards in Pennsylvania to $897,000 for
a variety of violations at Idaho Dollar Tree stores. Five of the fines topped
$500,000.
See details hare.
Free CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Resource
NFPA has released a new white paper designed to help healthcare
officials meet and re-examine the emergency preparedness requirements
set forth by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The new NFPA document, “Using NFPA 1300 as a Tool to Comply with
CMS Requirements for an Emergency Preparedness Program” provides
key guidance on how to meet CMS requirements.
Learn more.
What's New at ComplianceSigns:
When you need a specific sign for your business or workplace, you'll find it
at ComplianceSigns.com. We monitor state and federal legislation as well
as customer requests to provide compliant, affordable signs for nearly any
situation. Here are some of our latest additions:
Prop 65 Chemical Hazard Signs for chemicals recently added to the
California Proposition 65 list, including nickel soluble compounds, genetian
violet, Trim VX and more. Use our Prop 65 Sign Selector to find required
signs and labels for products, places and specific chemicals.
Grow House UV Warning Signs including entrance signs required by the
just-updated UL 8800 standard and warning labels for grow light
manufacturers, plus OSHA and other formats.
Need chemical safety signs? Check out our SDS-based chemical sign
selector to search by CAS number, UN number or chemical name. It's
easy!
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2. Two new OSHA fit-testing protocols for respirators took effect on
September 26. The new protocols are: Modified ambient aerosol
condensation nuclei counter (CNC) quantitative fit testing for full-facepiece
and half-mask elastomeric respirators; and Modified ambient aerosol CNC
quantitative fit testing for filtering facepiece respirators. Both new protocols
have fewer test exercises, shorter exercise duration and a more
streamlined sampling sequence than the originals. The newly approved
methods are in addition to the four existing protocols.
Learn more.
3 Easy Steps to Improve Lighting – and Safety – in
Your Workplace
Proper lighting and safety signage are foundations of workplace safety.
Proper lighting reduces the risk of accidents including falls. Health
problems such as headaches and fatigue lessen as well. And don't forget,
OSHA has minimum illumination requirements, too. This article provides
easy steps you can take to improve lighting in your workplace.
Learn more about lighting.
Get Ready for Flu Season
Flu season will soon be here, causing lost workdays and hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says hand washing is the easiest
and most effective defense against illness, and Bradley Corporation’s
2019 Healthy Hand Washing Survey shows once again that hand washing
reminders make a difference. In 2017, 44% of men said they were more
likely to wash their hands after seeing a reminder sign.
Learn how to protect your workplace from the flu.
October Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
OSHA Proposes Beryllium Standard Changes
OSHA has proposed standard changes to better protect construction and shipyard workers by more appropriately
tailoring the requirements of the standards to the exposures in these industries. The proposal also sets a hearing
date for December 3, 2019. Read more.
NIOSH Prepares Drug Exposure Virtual Took Kit for First Responders
NIOSH has released a virtual tool kit for first responders on how to protect themselves from exposure to illicit drugs.
The tool kit includes short training videos and sharable infographics that cover protection when drugs may be
present, what PPE to wear and how to decontaminate themselves and their equipment. Other resources based on
key points from NIOSH recommendations are also included in the kit. View the kit.
How to Use Rented Equipment Safely
On construction sites or in workplaces, using rented equipment can provide safety challenges. Workers may not be
familiar with equipment use and operation, or may not recognize the safety hazards it can present on a jobsite.
That’s why it’s important to give additional attention to safety-related issues when using rental equipment. Review
key rental equipment safety considerations.
Free Resource for Workers and Industries with Increased Risk of Occupational Diseases
An occupational disease is a health condition or disorder caused by a work environment or related activities. They
can be disruptive, disabling and sometimes fatal. Examples range from hearing loss to asthma, infections and some
cancers. A Canadian website brings together information, tools and resources to help employers, supervisors,
safety and health practitioners and workers increase their understanding and take preventive action in the
workplace. Visit the site.
CDC Warns of Silicosis Threat for Countertop Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of “an emerging public health threat” after researchers
identified an increase in cases of silicosis – an incurable lung disease – among workers who handle engineered
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3. involving stone fabrication workers in four states. Learn more.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
Nov. 6 - Opioids and Their Impact on Your Workforce
Nov. 7 - Best Practices in Contractor Management - Managing Risk & Safety
Nov. 20 - Confined Space Rescue - Knowing You're Ready
Nov. 21 - Employee Defensive driver training
Learn more or sign up.
Safety Tip:
Six Tips to Prevent On-Site Injuries
The last thing employers - and workers - want to experience is an on-site
injury. But in 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there were
882,730 occupational injuries and illnesses across all industries. The key
to preventing workplace injuries is to create a culture of safety awareness
and to apply strategic site safety tactics. Check these six actionable tips
for injury prevention.
Learn more.
Make Your Life Easier with a SignHub Account
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SignHub account at ComplianceSigns.com can make your job easier. Your
SignHub account helps you with:
Order History - Track shipping status on current orders, view old
orders or buy items again
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saved
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Your Account - Update your account information for fast checkout
It's safe, secure - and free! Learn more or create your account here.
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