Respiratory Protection Program: What OSHAâs Looking for and How to Protect Against New Hazards
The revised Respiratory Protection standard went into effect over 20 years ago, replacing the standard that was adopted in 1971, and still it is one of the most cited standards by OSHA. In fact, in fiscal year 2020, it was the third most cited standard. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the standard and its requirements to the forefront since respiratory protection was the first line of the defense against the virus. Why the standard is still highly cited? What are the most cited sections within the standard?
The scope of this webinar is to present an overview of what a compliance officer may look for when evaluating compliance with the respiratory protection standard and how your program it can protect employees against today’s hazards and those in the future.
Spiratex receives MSHARP award
The Spiratex Company of Monroe recently was honored as part of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP).
State Sen.Dale Zorn, R-Ida, state Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, and Frenchtown Township Supervisor Al VanWashenova were in attendance on March 5 as the custom plastic extrusion company was awarded with the MSHARP Certificate of Achievement.
As part of the program, Spiratex also received a 12-month exemption from MIOSHA programmed inspections.
This does not preclude them from other types of inspections, such as those based on formal employee complaints, imminent danger, referrals, or fatality investigations.
VAntage Point
Programs teach military competency, PTSD, suicide best practices
Understanding service-related experiences creates safe environment
For mental health providers, building trust and establishing a connection with their patients is essential. When a patient’s employment history includes military service, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can help providers to create a safe environment for assessment and treatment.
As the number of Veterans seeking care outside of VA grows, it is more important than ever for clinicians to consider the influence of military and Veteran culture on a patient’s behaviors and perceptions about seeking health care treatment.
These behaviors and perceptions can especially impact those diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those at high-risk for suicide.
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