OSHA is one area of the federal government that remains fully active and functional during the current government shutdown. Yes, they are active and still doing inspections! You may not know that in January of 2018, OSHA’s staff was reduced to about 400 employees from...

With the holidays in full swing and cheer all around, danger lurks as the dreaded COLD sets in. With its usual suspects, the winter months bring bouts of illnesses, cold extremities, and of course work-ceasing snowstorms! However, winter also unveils safety concerns...

Most people try to avoid bringing their work home with them, but if part of your role is implementing green practices, this is one area you might want to make an exception for! Whether this is part of your routine or if you just want to add some more “Green” to the...

A very important, and often overlooked topic, of safety in the workplace is drug testing. Many daily tasks such as forklift operating, machine operating, or working at elevated heights are considered dangerous under good conditions. These already dangerous job...

We’ve been monitoring violation activity and speaking with new clients directly impacted by recent inspections, resulting in unexpected fines. Environmental Enforcement is getting stricter and more and more companies are being cited for violations and typically with a...

Although the official Fire Prevention week is October 8-12, we at PTP join the entire US fire service teams and recognize October as fire prevention month! Fire prevention is usually conveyed to the public with an emphasis on residential housing and educating...

Let’s talk about heat. Excessive heat exposure is a growing issue that has killed 783 U.S. workers and injured over 70,000 workers since 1992. As of now, OSHA does not have a standard in place to protect workers from heat exposure. OSHA has advised employers to use...

A truly safe workplace starts with a safety culture that begins at the top. It follows OSHA Standards and other safety related practices that go above and beyond. A good culture is one that dives deeper to change the thought processes around safety, making safe...

What is it and who is affected? NJDEP issued an update on August 22, 2018 discussing a change to pre-NJEMS air permits (permits beginning with PCP96 or PCP97). The NJDEP is actively working on fixing an issue which will result in revised renewal invoices that may now...