2024 Update to OSHA Recordkeeping

2024 Update to OSHA Recordkeeping

The New Standard On January 1, 2024, a major addition to Subpart E of 29 CFR 1904, the Recordkeeping Standard went into effect. This rule expands the information that must be submitted annually to OSHA electronically for industries specifically listed in Appendix B of Subpart E of the standard. This applies to employers that had… [Read More]

Now Offering NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training

Now Offering NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training

According to OSHA, there are up to ten arc flash incidents daily in the United States, with more than 3,600 disabling electrical contact injuries annually. Arc flash incidents are extremely dangerous and can result in injuries, hospitalizations, and fatalities. These incidents can be prevented with proper safety training and best practices. NFPA 70E Arc Flash… [Read More]

Hazards of Heat Stress

Hazards of Heat Stress

As the summer heat sets in, it is vital to understand the dangers of heat stress and how to prevent serious health issues. If your company performs work outdoors or in hot work areas, your employees are at risk! To keep your employees safe, your company must provide heat stress training, monitoring, and personal protective… [Read More]

Our New Office Location

Our New Office Location

We’re moving! Effective June 1, 2023, Circle Safety & Health Consultants will be moving to our new office at The Premier Tech Building, 2810 N Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294. Our phone 804-355-7255 and fax 804-254-2104 will remain the same. We look forward to this new chapter and continuing to serve your safety needs!

Remembering Giovanni “John” Meola

Remembering Giovanni “John” Meola

Here at Circle Safety & Health, we share in the sadness of John Meola passing away. He was a great man, whose affable nature and exceptional dedication to safety was noted throughout the community. In remembrance of him, we wish to share these kind words from our local chapter of ASSP. From the American Society… [Read More]

Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities

Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities

  Only six months into the year, 2022 has seen a 68% increase from 2021’s trench-related fatalities. In response to this increase, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released new enforcement initiatives to prevent incidents. Penalties for trenching- and excavation-related incidents will be evaluated and, in some cases, include criminal… [Read More]

Executive Directive 18

Executive Directive 18

On September 1, 2021, Executive Directive 18 (ED 180) will take effect. Due to the growing threat from the highly contagious Delta variant, Governor Northam issued ED 18 to help protect Virginia’s workforce. ED 18 addresses disclosure of vaccination status, testing, and masking. These directives are directly applicable for state employees, and your organization could… [Read More]

Updated Airborne Transmission Guidance from the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force

Updated Airborne Transmission Guidance from the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force

How Rivanna Authorities Implemented Affordable Engineering Controls That Improved Worker Safety and Eliminated Enrollment in a Costly OSHA Program

How Rivanna Authorities Implemented Affordable Engineering Controls That Improved Worker Safety and Eliminated Enrollment in a Costly OSHA Program

Rivanna Authorities handles the water, sewer, and solid waste management for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Project Highlights Client: Rivanna Authorities Application: The client needed help getting in compliance with the OSHA Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). Challenge: Full implementation of such a program is an annual expenditure that can be quite costly, challenging… [Read More]

Remembering Dr. Jan Thomas, CSP

Remembering Dr. Jan Thomas, CSP

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Dr. Jan Thomas, CSP, a long-time friend and business associate on the weekend of August 14, 2020. Her sudden passing has been a shock to me and all who knew her. The first time I met Jan, she was a Virginia OSHA inspector inspecting… [Read More]

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