When you see children’s toys, the small plastic horses, the puzzles and the trains, you may not think of anything harmful besides choking hazards. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is a risky hazard that even with the restrictions of lead use in the U.S. can still make its way onto the toys of children throughout the U.S. The U.S. has banned the use of lead in...
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Under the US Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a future goal to ensure a healthy workplace for all employees, and this goal seeks to prevent illness, injury, or even death in the work environment. Starting in the 1970s, OSHA promised the workers of the United States the right to a safe workplace that will not only...
Read MoreHaving mold in your home or office can not only affect your health but also any other individual that may breathe it in. Mold can cause a variety of health issues when an individual is exposed to it. Therefore, it is important to do what you can to prevent mold from forming. Take a moment to check out one of our past blogs to learn how you can do just that. Even if...
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has been working to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities since the 1970s through training and safety standards. OSHA has a summary of the training requirements, and through the OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Training classes, you or your team members can complete the training. So, who has to take OSHA Training?...
Read MoreThere are several factors that come into mold starting to form, one of those being warm temperatures. This is why it is important to keep an eye out for mold during the summer months, and even more important to try to prevent it from even having the chance to grow. Let’s take a look at some ways you can prevent mold in your home or office: Use your air...
Read MoreLead Paint – Know the Laws Recently Magnolia Homes, the parent company for the stars from HGTV Fixer Upper, were fined $40,000 by the EPA for mishandling lead paint. In some of their episodes they conduct renovations in homes that have lead paint without adequate lead paint protections. This violates the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Lead Renovation, Repair,...
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