Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three R’s are more than a catchphrase, they are a national policy of the United States, enacted by Congress at 42 USC 6902(b). This guide provides tips for using source reduction to minimize the volume of hazardous waste your facility generates.

The Portland contractor is one of a growing number of construction companies switching from the traditional hard hat or “skull buckets” to the new safety helmets, manufactured by companies such as Petzl, and modeled after rock-climbing and fire and rescue helmets.

To record or not to record? That is the question when an employee gets sick or injured at work. In most cases, injuries that occur at work are work-related and must be recorded to maintain compliance with OSHA regulation. That said, OSHA provides nine specific exceptions to this general rule.

Your hazardous materials are out the door—safely shipped off by highway, rail, air, or vessel. With the shipment gone, the paperwork you generated is your proof that you followed the regulations properly and did your part to comply.

In the event of an emergency, facilities must be prepared to respond to various potential dangers or crises. Facilities that work with caustic materials are required by OSHA to provide suitable facilities for quick flushing of the eyes, face and/or body.