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The Risk Factor Newsletter

1/16/2020 - Chemically Induced Hearing Loss
Are you aware that chemicals (ototoxicants) in the work environment can cause hearing loss? Amazingly, they can! So today, I would like to share some information on Chemically Induced Hearing loss and how 1Source can assist you. 1Source professionals draw on their many years of noise assessments and hearing conservation to assist clients.
1/7/2020 - Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Today I would like to share some information on Infectious and environmental diseases in the workplace. Often times when someone mentions infectious disease, most people will think – blood borne pathogens. Healthcare faculties are not the only setting were Infectious and environmental diseases are a concern. Infectious and environmental disease can be present in any building and work setting. It is important to point out that people are the normal carrier and transmitter of infectious ...
12/12/2019 - Fall Protection - 2019
Today I would like to share some information on Fall Protection and how 1Source can assist you. 1Source professionals draw on their many years of technical and management expertise for the review and development of written policies and programs, to help you comply with fall protection regulations in construction and general industry. Knowledge of the changing regulatory and OSHA interpretations regarding fall protection will help you with the standards implementation.
12/4/2019 - How to Prevent Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Germs are a part of day-to-day life and are all around us in the soil, air and in your body. While some pathogens can be helpful, others aren't. Many live on and in your body without causing harm, and some may even help you stay healthy. Others, however, can cause an infection that can spread around the workplace.
12/3/2019 - The Difference Between a Public Health Inspector and a Health and Safety Professional
Public health and safety are essential to providing the best work environment for your employees and satisfying your customers. Both public health inspectors and health and safety professionals serve to make sure your employees are safe and that you are not liable for any work-related injuries. While public health inspectors are typically more well-known, health and safety professionals are usually more experienced and provide more service than a health inspector.There may be confusion about ...
11/25/2019 - Machinery Safeguarding
Today I would like to talk to you about Machinery 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?”
11/15/2019 - Incident Investigation and Prevention
Today I would like to talk to you about the Incident investigation. Understanding the possible causes and events leading up to an incident is critical in prevention of future incidents. Incident investigation should be conducted by individuals experienced in the operations/tasks and experienced in safety and health, along with the employees involved in the incident. Often, using an outside resource is helpful in identification of the cause(s). 1Source professionals draw on our many years of ...
10/30/2019 - ROI of Safety Programs
Today I'd like to talk to you about the return on investment (ROI) of safety programs. 1Source professionals draw on our many years of technical and management responsibility for the review and development of written policies and programs, assessment of workplace conditions and practices to help you comply with regulations, increase productivity and reduce costs.
10/25/2019 - How to Avoid Accidents at Work
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an employee is injured on the job every seven seconds. Workplace accidents are all too common and can cause major problems for employees and employers. We're going to look at some of the most common workplace accidents and discuss how to avoid them so you and your employees can enjoy the benefits of a safe work environment.
10/17/2019 - Environmental Services
Indoor Air Quality complaints caused by the presence of odors, irritants, allergens, thermal discomfort, disease clusters, or visual indicators such as mold growth or excessive dust, are a signal that you need to investigate.
9/27/2019 - Industrial Hygiene
Industrial hygienists use environmental monitoring and analytical methods to detect the extent of worker exposure and employ methods to control potential health hazards.
9/13/2019 - Construction Safety Support
note Safety and health programs foster a proactive approach to “finding and fixing” job site hazards before they can cause injury or illness. Rather than reacting to an incident, management and workers collaborate to identify and solve issues before they occur. The professionals at 1Source provide clients with onsite daily oversite, daily safety meetings, audits of programs and activities, interface with construction managers, interface with subcontractors, and regulatory interpretation. ...
9/12/2019 - The Importance of Workplace Noise Control
For many people, nothing is more distracting at work than lots of noise, whether it's coming from the outside or inside of the building. Excessive workplace noise has several adverse outcomes, such as decreased productivity, more difficult communication, permanent hearing loss and increased health issues and hearing-related accidents among employees.
8/27/2019 - Legionnarires Disease - Outbreaks
Did you know that 10% of the people infected by the Legionella bacteria die! The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ Disease can be found in cooling towers, building water systems such as showers, facets and more. A written and well-thought-out plan and regular audits of all water systems can help prevent contraction and respond quickly and effectively to any suspected cases. Should the need arise, we provide expert witness services for these types of cases. Please feel free to e-mail me and ...
8/19/2019 - Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure
Today I would like to share some information on Occupational Noise Exposure and Community Noise. 1Source professionals draw on their many years of technical and management responsibility for the review and development of written policies and programs, to help you comply with regulations. Knowledge of the changing regulatory and business management environments not only helps in the development of programs, but also in their implementation. 1Source has conducted noise surveys for 100’s of sites ...
7/31/2019 - Asbestos Risks $800,000
Are you aware of EPA’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Asbestos and that it requires the identification of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in many buildings that are being demolished or renovated?
7/19/2019 - Legionnaires' Disease
Today I'd like to share some information about Legionnaires’ Disease and a methodical approach that can be implemented in your facilities to identify sources of Legionella bacteria and to reduce the risks associated with contracting Legionnaires’ Disease. 1Source professionals will work with you to come up with a plan that addresses all the issues associated with prevention of the deadly disease. Please feel free to e-mail me and we can set aside some time to discuss how 1Source Safety and ...
6/21/2019 - This is LEED
The intent of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is to provide comfort and health to the building occupants and visitors by minimizing indoor air quality issues associated with construction and renovation activities. Under LEED V4 varying numbers of credits are awarded towards LEED’s certification based on the type of EQ chosen by the design team. Please feel free to e-mail me and we can set aside some time to discuss how 1Source Safety and Health can assist you with ...
6/6/2019 - Safe&Sound
Are you involved with accident investigation? If you are, you know that it can be very time consuming and requires significant expertise to identify the root cause(s). 1Source professionals draw on their many years of technical and management responsibility for the review and development processes related to accident investigation. I've included a few articles below that you might find useful. For more information please reach out to Colin J. Brigham, CIH, CSP, CPE, CPEA, CSPHP, FAIHA at ...
5/23/2019 - Machine Guarding and Safety
How do you establish a process for protection from the potential hazards associated with the operation of machinery?