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What To Do If There’s Asbestos In The Workplace?

Until the 1970s asbestos was a household name. Predominantly used in building materials during a time where oversight of harmful chemicals was relatively nonexistent, it wasn’t until 1989 that the EPA announced an initiative to phase out the use of asbestos in the U.S. completely. Today, asbestos is far less commonly used. But because many buildings that are still standing were constructed decades ago, asbestos is hardly a thing of the past.

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Scott Talks: Why You Need a Plan for OSHA Compliance

There’s been some discussion in the newsletters these days that talks about OSHA due to budgetary constraints with the current administration, has fewer people, and is conducting fewer inspections, and some of the injury and fatality data is actually starting to increase.