Intro to Forensic Interviewing

There is still time to signup for our next webinar; it is a great opportunity to learn more about a topic that is critical to deep diving in investigations, whether you are an EH&S professional, HR, or operations; learn the key elements to asking “guilt seeking questions”, overcoming denials, the legal landscape, as well as how to discuss sensitive topics! This is a great intro course, for those who lead investigations, and/or support them! You can sign up here! https://www.kaddyohs.com/event-list Kaddy OHS www.KaddyOHS.com 717-219-7043 Contact@kaddyohs.com https://www.kaddyohs.com/event-details/intro-to-forensic-interviewing-in-the-workplace

Excavation Access/Egress

I have a question that I am sure is a common sense answer but I can't seem to find any supporting information: If an excavation is wider than 50', how is the requirement of 25' travel distance to access/egress applied? Does it just become a lateral distance along the excavation walls?

Breathable Hi-Visibility Jackets

Even though we are looking at highs in the upper 70s-80s this weekend, I want to start thinking about snow removal efforts. I am in the Midwest after all! My maintenance team has been asking for more breathable Hi-Vis Jackets so they can don't have issues with sweating as much while working on snow removal. Any brands/models that you or your teams have used and you'd suggest? We work closely with Fastenal so if it is stocked by them its a bonus. Thank you!

Interesting Comments on How Government Shutdown Effects the US Department of Labor and Specifically OSHA

John Surma is an attorney with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak, & Stewart a preeminent Law Labor firm in the US. In my former corporate life, I knew them as simply Ogletree & Deakins. I had them on speed dial. I had direction to contact them on any hint of Labor, OFCCP, or OSHA activities. I developed a very health respect for any Ogletree lawyer! I learned to consider and follow their advice very closely. In so doing, I did not have to call them very often! They are good! A tip would be for you to follow the Ogletree & Deakins lawyers in LI. There is John Surma, Michael Rubin, and Phillip Russell. I often get posts from John and Michael. I used to get them often from Phillip, but he seems to have cut back on posting recently. You will get awesome tips in dealing with OSHA. John had a great posting today on how the US Department of Labor is dealing with the Government Shutdown and specifically OSHA. Trying extremely hard to stay non-political here, I agree with John, “we live in interesting times!” John Surma 10/2 LI Posting https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7379527715617431553/ If the Surma Link does not work you may have to "follow" John on LI. US Dept of Labor Shutdown Plan https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/general/plans/dol-contingency-plan.pdf

Bluetooth Earmuffs/Earbuds without Microphone/Calling Capabilities

Hey everyone! I am looking into earmuffs or earbuds that provide hearing protection (preferably with active audio capabilities) and the ability to listen to music but WITHOUT the ability to take calls. Any suggestions? Talking through the pros and cons of allowing personal listening devices we want to allow them under certain circumstances but the big road block is that upper management is concerned people will be using them to take personal phone calls (as they did in the past). From what I have found, once you start talking wireless/Bluetooth, you introduce a microphone and the ability to make phone calls. If we want to allow personal listening devices without the calling capabilities it seems like we need to go wired and that opens up a whole can of worms. Thanks in advance!

Safety gloves and nitrile gloves

The ask is can I wear nitrile gloves over my safety gloves, so we don't stain the prints. I don't see it as a problem other than the cost. Any other suggested solutions?

Safety Knights Grand Re-Launch Winner Announcement!

🎉 BIG congrats to Mick Snyder, CIH, CSP, CESCP - our Safety Knights Grand Re-Launch $500 prize winner! Mick's been holding it down in the safety world, and now he's holding a big ol’ check too. Well… a digital one. But still. Thanks to everyone who joined the re-launch party - from the memes to the madness, it’s been INCREDIBLE seeing the EHS community show up and show out. Mick, go treat yourself to something completely non-OSHA-regulated. What should Mick blow his $500 on? Most creative (or ridiculous) answer wins bragging rights.

Rochester area AWMA new LinkedIn page

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gflc-air-waste-management-association

Propane storage area labeling requirements

I have a new propane storage area That was not labeled. I want to make sure I get this right. I am in California. I know these following requirements. My plan is to place the no smoking signage on the outside of each of the walls and gate. I also plane to put the Propane label and NFPA diamond on each end of the tank. along with the words "Flammable gas" to meet the OSHA and NFPA requirement. I have an edited picture below of my plan. Am I missing anything? any suggestions? Each tank is 2000 gallons and the piping the the back has very small labels (16pt) that say LPG or HPG which I plan to make larger. Title 8.489 • (a) The word “FLAMMABLE” on each side that is readily visible. The letters of this sign shall be in standard-type letters and shall have a height of at least 1/12 of the diameter of the container, 4 inches for containers exceeding 500 gallons capacity. • (b) Warning signs with the words “NO SMOKING, OPEN FLAMES OR OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION PERMITTED WITHIN 50 FEET” shall be applied in letters at least 1 1/2 inches high, in sharply contrasting colors, on each stationary container or on a sign posted adjacent to the container. • (c) When 2 or more containers are installed in battery, the requirement of Sections 489 (a) and (b) will be considered as being complied with when the required warning signs are prominently displayed on all 4 sides of such battery of containers. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 • 1910.253(b)(1)(ii) Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the trade name of the gas. Such marking shall be by means of stenciling, stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily removable. Whenever practical, the marking shall be located on the shoulder of the cylinder. • NFPA 704 Diamond: This standard hazard placard provides a visual summary of risks. For propane, the rating is typically 2-4-0: o Blue (Health): 2 (indicating a moderate health hazard from exposure). o Red (Flammability): 4 (indicating extreme flammability). o Yellow (Reactivity): 0 (indicating it is stable under normal conditions). o White (Special Hazards): No additional symbol for standard propane.

Indoor Air Quality

Anyone have a recommendation for a affordable air quality meter? I want to do a general test on office air quality.

Cal OSHA periodic crane inspections

I can’t seem to find a direct link to whom is allowed/required to inspect cranes over 3tons on a periodic basis. Looking for help.

Primary Job Focus

Out of curiosity, and for conversational purposes; what is your primary role at your current job? I know there are so many industries represented, and just curious about primary roll expectations.

Rochester NY area Professional Development Conference

The Genesee Valley & Finger Lakes Region EHS PDC is November 19, 2025. Cost is only $99 for full day of seminars. Multiple track learning & vendors to talk with as well as networking opportunities. https://www.gvflrehs.com/

Gen Ind to construction

Making the switch with 4 years experience, and pointers, tips?

VR Training

I am currently looking into VR as a form of Safety training. Does anyone have any experience with this?

PPE Vending

Anyone using vending machines for PPE & if so, who are you using as a provider? We don't have a large volume/sales so providers like Cintas & Grainger who want $30k & $14k/yr respectively, these don't look like we can utilize them. Fastenal & Dival Safety seem to be the best for smaller volume that I've found so far.

Phone Apps

Anyone using apps on your phone for EHS help? Aside from equipment specific or software specific apps, anyone find apps that are useful for their work? Here are some I've found useful: *NIOSH SLM (sound meter - on iOS this is extremely accurate, not so much on some Android phones) *Safety Culture (iAuditor - allows custom audit templates) *Cameo Chemicals (hazards, reactions, etc.) *ERG (PHMSA Emergency Response Guide) *NIOSH Lift Equation (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) *OSHA/NIOSH Heat Safety App

How does a company certify a company employed Forklift/Scissor Lift trainer?

I know that it is up to a company to certify or determine that an individual has the experience and knowledge to be an instructor on a forklift or scissor lift. How does that work with certification? Would they need certified? Could another employee be able to do that if they also were deemed qualified? I had not thought of this before. We use at our one location one of our parts team to do our certifications that had previously worked for his dad who ran a hoist and training company where he would train others. Now he works for us.

Rewarding Safety Story

While working for local city government, I approached a work group discussing a pre-task plan that referenced a recent safety class. This was rewarding and motivating for me, because safety classes had long been considered some sort of punishment. It marked a turning point in our journey toward a positive safety culture.

Indoor Air Quality For Offices

Good morning experts, I’m currently preparing the budget for indoor air quality assessments/air sampling in our office spaces and would appreciate your guidance on what specific factors or tests/standards we should prioritize and follow. We have received multiple complaints in the past regarding air quality, despite operating in a typical office environment located in the city center. (the complaints were unclear and some were just out of curiosity) Your expertise on key parameters to monitor or any recommended testing protocols would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.