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OSHA Proposed Heat Stress Standards

Just in time for the predicted hot summer, OSHA released its long-anticipated heat stress standard. It is a broad standard that, if finalized, will apply to employers in both construction and general industry. This standard made the news when it was featured in national media

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May Blog

Empowering Employees: The Impact of Effective Safety & Health Training

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, where regulatory requirements evolve and employee safety remains paramount, the importance of effective safety and health training cannot be overstated. At Hellman & Associates, we understand the significance of investing in comprehensive training programs that empower employees, enhance

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Contractor Compliance: The Key to a Safe and Successful Project

In the dynamic world of project management, ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations is paramount. Not only does it safeguard the well-being of workers, but it also fosters a culture of responsibility and accountability within the organization. However, compliance management can be

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Breathing Easy: The Importance of Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace

In the intricate dance of workplace safety, there’s a silent partner that often goes unnoticed but plays a pivotal role in safeguarding employee health: industrial hygiene. Industrial hygiene, the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers’ injury or illness,

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Why Outsource?

  You can’t do everything! Well, I guess you can try but can you do them all well at the same time? One of the biggest hurdles businesses encounters is management attempting to do everything alone. Handling all facets of the business can lead to

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Dust Can Be Deadly

Beginning in 2007, OSHA increased its inspections and enforcements of combustible dust National Emphasis Programs (NEPs). Based on the agency’s enforcement history, OSHA revised the NEP in January 2023. The purpose of the revised NEP is emphasize OSHA’s intent to inspect facilities that generate or handle

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