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The Risk Factor Newsletter

6/14/2021 - Machine Safeguarding
When determining the best solutions for safeguarding machinery and equipment, one of the biggest challenges that OSH professionals face is answering the question, “How safe is safe enough?” With so many potential risks and hazards associated with machinery, it can be difficult to know where to begin and which safeguards to put in place. The professionals at TRC have considerable expertise in machine safeguarding and can provide a path forward for your machine safeguarding program.
5/27/2021 - Workplace Noise Surveys
Simply stated, noise is unwanted sound. It is well documented that as sound levels increase so does hearing loss. Additionally, occupational noise, or noise in the workplace, can interfere with communication which can result in accidents (particularly around moving equipment). Workplace or industrial noise also contributes to reduced productivity and increased error rates. A workplace or industrial noise survey, testing or evaluation can help mitigate risk exposure due to noise and ...
5/11/2021 - The New Age of Legionella
The purpose of a Legionella control program is to minimize the presence of Legionella bacteria and other environmentally associated bacteria in building waterside systems and consequently reduce the potential for illnesses associated with these organisms. The mechanism to achieve the above is to limit the ecological conditions (temperature range and nutrients) and physical plant (design) operations and maintenance issues that allow the Legionella bacteria to grow and amplify. As such, ...
4/20/2021 - The Importance of Industrial Hygiene
One of the main priorities of any workplace is to keep its employees safe and healthy. But in practice, ensuring employee safety and health can prove difficult. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,333 workers died from workplace-related injuries in 2019, and 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in the private sector alone. Fortunately, proper industrial hygiene in the workplace can help. A robust industrial hygiene and chemical safety program ...
3/29/2021 - Odor Surveys and Assessments - 2021
If you ever had an odor or indoor air quality issue within your facility you can appreciate the difficultly in identifying the sources or causes and responding to questions from employees.
3/11/2021 - Environmental Safety Assessments & EPA Interim Guidance
Operating a company safely requires engaged leadership and a strong culture to identify and manage operational risks. TRC has been providing solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety issues for over 50 years. Our approach is simple: maximize the safety investment with a sustainable approach to deliver performance excellence.
3/1/2021 - Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace
Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can create many health issues for workers. Building occupants could develop breathing problems, cancer, skin issues, headaches, airborne infections and other health concerns. It could contribute to sick building syndrome or building-related illness (BRI) if it affects many workers.Indoor air quality concerns everyone. As a building manager, you are responsible for providing a safe, healthy and well-maintained building. Your occupants want a safe place to work. ...
2/15/2021 - How Safe is Your Construction Site?
Construction sites include a large number of hazards for workers and those nearby. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 1,061 total fatalities in construction in 2019 of which more than 30% were from falls. With increasing inspection rates by OSHA occurring on job sites, our experts deliver daily safety meetings, conduct audits of programs and activities and interface with construction managers and subcontractors.
1/28/2021 - Recognize & Control Industrial Hygiene Hazards
One of the main priorities of any workplace is to keep its employees safe and healthy. But in practice, ensuring employee safety and health can prove difficult. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,250 workers died from workplace-related injuries in 2018, and 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in the private sector alone.
1/13/2021 - Health & Safety Audits During a Pandemic
Did you know that we can do healthy & safety audits remotely? Even during a pandemic, audits serve your company as documented assessments of your current health and safety system.
12/9/2020 - Excited to Announce 1Source Acquired by TRC Companies Inc.
We are pleased to announce that, TRC Companies ("TRC”), a leading technology-driven provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, has acquired 1Source Safety and Health, a firm that provides management consulting services in areas such as indoor air quality, asbestos management, industrial hygiene and safety management systems.
12/1/2020 - Lock Out / Tag Out
Good hazardous energy lockout/tagout practices are critical for ensuring employee safety in industrial and manufacturing workplaces.
10/8/2020 - Accident investigation
Today, I would like to share some information on developing a health and safety program to help prevent work site incidents. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 7 million work-related injuries occur in the United States each year.
9/9/2020 - Environmental, Safety and Health Audits
Today, I would like to share some information on EHS audits and benchmarking. Often, EHS programs are developed, implemented, and then forgotten despite good intentions to follow-up with benchmarking for success and audits. Our experience with hundreds of firms is that those with programs that can demonstrate success are the firms that set key performance indicators for benchmarking and conduct program audits using a 3rd party.
8/18/2020 - Fall Protection - 2020
Today I would like to share some information on Fall Protection and how 1Source can assist you. The leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry is falls. The sad part of the story is that most of these deaths could have been prevented.
8/12/2020 - OSHA Employer Responsibilities & Standards Guide
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was created to provide regulations on employer responsibilities to employees. We walk you through the standards.
7/29/2020 - Water Systems during COVID and Legionella & Legionaires' Diseases
Today I would like to share some information on Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease in the workplace. From shutting off drinking water supplies to conducting follow-up sampling, there are numerous immediate and long-term preventive best practices to consider especially during COVID-19. In addition, in order to reduce the potential for additional cases and to respond to the immediate issues, it is critical to have a written, well-thought-out control plan.
6/1/2020 - Mold During Construction | Causes & Prevention
Inspections for moisture incursion and quick responses are necessary to prevent costs associated with mold growth occurring during construction. Learn more.
4/16/2020 - Working at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many of us being directed to work at home and practice social distancing. Working in the home environment, while making our way through this pandemic, creates its unique set of health and safety exposures.
3/10/2020 - Workplace and Community Noise
Today I would like to share some information on Workplace Noise Exposure. I would also like to point out that 1Source professionals have considerable expertise and experience in conducting noise surveys of all types and developing programs to reduce noise exposure in all types of facilities.