There’s a lot of information out there on the coronavirus – unfortunately, some of it not accurate. Here’s a resource with all the basics. [Read more…]
Fred Hosier
Fred Hosier, editor of Safety News Alert, is a Group Publisher for Progressive Business Publications’ Compliance Group of newsletters. He is the managing editor of the online and print publication Safety Compliance Alert. He is also the Managing Editor of the Environmental Compliance Alert. Previously at PBP he was editor of the newsletter Communication Bulletin for Managers and Supervisors.
Fred’s been in the communications business since 1985, including 11 years at WILM Newsradio in Wilmington, DE, where as News Director he and his team were the recipients of multiple awards from The Associated Press, The Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio/Television News Directors Association, including the Edward R. Murrow award for Overall Excellence of a broadcast news organization.
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Bookmark this: Online resources for coronavirus updates
March 16, 2020 Comments (0)
Since novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is new to humans, information on how to handle the situation in workplaces keeps evolving. So the best thing to do is to keep up with the experts via the Internet. [Read more…]
Coronavirus outbreak causing N95 respirator shortage
March 4, 2020 Comments (0)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns supplies of N95 respirators can become depleted during pandemics. Signs are here that, due to the coronavirus, this may already be the case. [Read more…]
March 2, 2020, is deadline for e-reporting OSHA Form 300A
February 24, 2020 Comments (0)
Heads up! It’s time again to electronically submit injury summaries to OSHA. [Read more…]
How does your state rank for on-the-road safety?
February 5, 2020 Comments (0)
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths. More than 27,000 employees died in work-related motor vehicle crashes from 2003-2017, according to federal statistics. Where are drivers most at risk? [Read more…]
$10.5M fatality settlement: Worker fell through hole into icy river
January 22, 2020 Comments (1)
Just weeks before a trial was to start in the case, the family of a deceased worker has reached a settlement with the general contractor on a rehabilitation project. [Read more…]
Did work aggravate employee’s existing back injury?
January 15, 2020 Comments (0)
His doctor said an employee’s frequent lifting at work aggravated a pre-existing back injury. Did a court agree and award workers’ comp benefits? [Read more…]
OSHA Form 300A must be posted by Feb. 1, 2020
January 13, 2020 Comments (0)
Feb. 1, 2020, is the deadline for employers to post 300-A Summary forms listing 2019 injuries and illnesses. [Read more…]
Family received comp for horrific death; can they also sue?
January 8, 2020 Comments (0)
In the case of a “horrific industrial accident,” which OSHA says was caused by unguarded machinery and lack of lockout/tagout, a state supreme court has clarified when an exception to the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation can be used. [Read more…]
Didn’t seek medical treatment immediately for work injury: Can she get comp?
December 30, 2019 Comments (0)
An employee said she hurt her shoulder at work on her last day before a vacation. She went to a doctor after she got back. Did she get workers’ comp benefits? [Read more…]
