Significant changes are expected for federal hazard communications and for lead standards in California, and industrial painters should be especially vigilant because the impacts could be dramatic, according to a recent presentation from a leading U.S. regulatory expert.

The first concern for any employer is to determine whether the space or area meets the definition of a confined space, as specified by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction at the worksite. If the area does comply with the definition of the regulatory standard, then the employer is required to follow the specified written actions.

Rope access technology has undergone a remarkable evolution since its inception, transforming from an experimental technique to a widely adopted and versatile method for accessing hard-to-reach areas. This has revolutionized the way industries approach maintenance and inspection tasks, including with high-performance coatings.

Joe Brandel, business development manager at Mips, discusses OSHA’s proposed rule change and the importance of safe PPE usage. In the conversation, Brandel shares insight on why many traditional hard hats are failing in common workplace accidents, and he outlines precautions and new technologies that can protect workers.

Now that state legalization efforts are sweeping the country, many employers find themselves stuck in the weeds as they work to navigate cannabis in the workplace. Employers may have more flexibility than they think, depending on their unique business circumstances.

As an investigation continues into the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, Pa., the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking authorities to review inspection reports and identify incomplete follow-up actions for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel.

Safety is a full-time job that doesn’t get any easier in the winter months when extreme temperatures, high winds, and wet conditions give safety managers and workers more to worry about.

Enforcing Indoor and Outdoor Safety: Heat Requirements by State

In part two of our exclusive Q&A, Apellix CEO Bob Dahlstrom explains what the future could look like for using drones across various phases of protective coatings projects.

Comments on proposed changes to the federal Lead Standards for General Industry and Construction are being accepted through Oct. 28, 2022, and OSHA has put together a list of more than 60 specific questions on which the agency is seeking input. Here’s a look at what the potential changes could be.