The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a final rule that reduces silica dust exposure and expands protection for miners’ health in the workplace. This final rule is estimated to prevent thousands of silica-related illnesses, including over a thousand deaths of miners and contractors. MSHA requires initial exposure evaluations on employees and contractors… [Read More]
MSHA Final Rule to Lower Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improve Respiratory Protection
MSHA Final Rule to Lower Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improve Respiratory Protection
May 8, 2024 By
2024 Update to OSHA Recordkeeping
2024 Update to OSHA Recordkeeping
January 24, 2024 By
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
July 20, 2023 By
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
June 8, 2023 By
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
April 13, 2023 By
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
March 21, 2023 By
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
August 17, 2022 By
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
August 31, 2021 By
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
April 13, 2021 By
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
February 12, 2021 By
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]
