Summary This article explains what a Competent Person is expected to do when overseeing excavation and trench work under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, including the authority to stop work when hazards are present. It outlines practical methods for classifying soil...
What Employers Need to Know in 2026 Heat stress is rapidly becoming one of the most serious occupational hazards across the United States. With rising temperatures and increasing regulatory attention, the OSHA Heat Stress Regulation—formally known as the proposed Heat...
Safety Data Sheets: Understanding the 16 Essential Sections When it comes to workplace safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are one of the most important resources employees and employers have. Required under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), SDSs...
Summary Health physics is the applied science of radiation protection, focused on safeguarding people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. It plays a crucial role in medicine, industry, nuclear energy, research, and national security,...
Summary Smart personal protective equipment (PPE), combines traditional protective gear with connected technologies such as sensors, alarms, location systems, communications tools, and data platforms. Examples include smart helmets, connected safety vests, wearable...
Introduction Hazardous waste is more than just an environmental concern—it’s a silent threat that can impact human health, ecosystems, and entire communities. From industrial solvents to heavy metals, these materials have the potential to cause cancer, neurological...
Overview of OSHA State Plans The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) allows U.S. states and territories to operate their own occupational safety and health programs instead of being regulated directly by federal OSHA. These are known as OSHA State...
OSHA Z-Tables Explained: Understanding Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Z-Tables are workplace safety standards that establish Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for hazardous substances in occupational...
Summary Diethyl ether, also known as ethyl ether, is a highly flammable peroxide-forming chemical. During storage, diethyl ether can react with oxygen to form unstable organic peroxides (crystal peroxides). The hazard can increase when ether is repeatedly exposed to...
