How do we protect ourselves from potentially harmful airborne chemicals and particles that can result in permanent damage?
Should OSHA have a rep to oversee construction on an occupied building? Answer: Shay, you will not be happy with my response. First of all without specific information it is not possible to state if there is a hazard and how serious it is. Just because something has a bad smell doesnt make it extremely hazardous. One of the items that kills a number of people each year is carbon monoxide which has no odor. Without a detailed listing of what is being used and how much is involved it is not possible to determine if any potential hazard does exist and how serious it could be. Your first line of defense is your employer if you do not trust your employer to do what is proper, why do you continue to work there? In todays world and with the extremely high cost of accidents, illnesses and workers compensation claims plus other costs of employee injuries it is in the best interest of good employers to take every possible action to protect employees. The requirements for maintaining a safe workp
