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OSHA’s New Top 10 Citations List and Programs to Prevent Workplace Injuries, Illnesses, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
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Each year, thousands of workers die on the job and millions more are injured or develop occupational illnesses. Tragically, as recently as 2019, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 5,333 workers lost their lives. To protect workers, there are a number of OSHA standards that are enforced by the agency.
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A list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations is released annually to help build awareness of areas that need to be given more attention. OSHA’s preliminary Top 10 Citations list for fiscal year 2021 includes:
- Fall Protection - General Requirements (5,295 violations)
- Respiratory Protection (2,527 violations)
- Ladders (2,026 violations)
- Scaffolding (1,948 violations)
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Hazard Communication (1,947 violations)
- Lockout/Tagout (1,698 violations)
- Fall Protection - Training Requirements (1,666 violations)
- Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1,452 violations)
- Powered Industrial Trucks (1,420 violations)
- Machine Guarding (1,113 violations)
“Employers are responsible for providing safe working conditions for all of their employees,” said Zahid Iqbal, MPH, CIH and Technical Director at Clark Seif Clark (CSC). “Each one of these citations may pose a threat to the health and safety of a worker. They also can be costly penalties for employers. At CSC, our industrial hygiene professionals are dedicated to helping businesses and institutions protect their workforce and comply with OSHA regulations. Many of these citations are due to non-compliance with training requirements. CSC specializes in providing health and safety training for all the aforementioned topics. Our experts are called upon by clients from across the country to identify and mitigate risks to build the most effective occupational health and safety programs possible.”
CSC also recently sponsored an educational video discussing OSHA’s Top 10 Citations for 2021 that can be seen below:
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The Indoor Microbiome and Its Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality
Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a new webpage to provide information about the indoor microbiome. All of the living microorganisms inside of an indoor environment, and their by-products, are collectively known as the indoor microbiome.
The indoor microbiome that surrounds each of us is diverse and dynamic, made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other single-celled organisms. These microorganisms may be growing or inactive, and may be present in different life stages, such as spores or growing cells. EPA states that every building has a microbiome, but there is no normal or typical indoor microbiome found in all homes or buildings. The indoor microbiome in an individual home or building depends on many factors, including the people and pets that occupy it and their behaviors; the type, design, maintenance, building materials and location of the home or building; and climate and other local conditions.
“We’re in the business of protecting people from invisible hazards like chemicals, radiologicals and biologicals. Although the microbiome is generally invisible to the unaided eye, a quick peek with a microscope can begin to reveal the amazing diversity of both airborne and settled microorganisms that we touch, inhale and ingest every moment of our lives,” said Derrick A. Denis, Vice President of Indoor Environmental Quality for Clark Seif Clark (CSC). “In brief, the microbiome and its impact on humans can be quite complicated. Generally, the background microbiome is innocuous, assuming you use normal universal precautions such as washing hands, keeping fingers out of your nose, and not licking doorknobs. In some instances the microbiome can present precariously high concentrations of common organisms and their byproducts or can present atypical organisms of concern. The microbiome can contain an amazing diversity of concerning constituents like norovirus, SARS-COV2, MRSA, E. coli, Anthrax, Legionella, C. diff and more. Building features, use and conditions can work to either promote or dissuade the growth and distribution of these microbials. The choice of building materials, temperature and humidity, condensation or water leaks, plumbing design and use, and airflow patterns can all play a role. The movement of microorganisms in the indoor environment may also be influenced by HVAC systems, opening windows and doors, and use of fans.”
Inhalation exposure to elevated concentrations of many substances found indoors, such as mold, pollen or dust mites, can cause respiratory irritation, allergies and could even trigger an asthma attack in some people with the condition. Breathing Legionella can result in Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac fever, and exposure to a virus, such as the norovirus or coronavirus, could result in serious illness.
Helping clients create optimal indoor environments in residential, commercial and institutional properties are the building science and industrial hygiene experts at CSC. Their professionals provide building assessments, testing and monitoring to identify and mitigate exposure risks to mold, bacteria, viruses, chemicals and more. CSC has even sponsored an educational video about the indoor microbiome that can be seen below:
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To learn more about this or other indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental, health and safety services, please visit www.csceng.com, email csc@csceng.com or call (800) 807-1118.
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About Clark Seif Clark: CSC was established in 1989 to help clients in both the public and private sectors address environmental issues. CSC is a leading provider of these services with multiple offices along the western seaboard and southwest. The company believes in science-based protocols and has a strong background in engineering making them the preferred environmental consultants to healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers and real estate professionals.
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