As of mid-July, federal OSHA received more than 6,800 coronavirus-related complaints. Which industries and regions received the most? An analysis by the Nexsen Pruet law firm, using data as of July 16, 2020, showed federal OSHA is receiving the most complaints from the healthcare industry. Here’s the industry breakdown: Healthcare, including hospitals and nursing and […]
Virginia is the first state in the nation to adopt workplace safety standards to address the coronavirus. The state‘s Safety and Health Codes Board adopted the emergency temporary standard on infectious disease prevention – drafted under the direction of Governor Ralph Northam – by a 9-2 vote July 15. Virginia is mandating PPE, sanitation, social […]
OSHA has issued guidance on protecting employees from coronavirus. Here’s a convenient FAQ list to help you.
Workers employed by two McDonald’s franchises in Chicago now have more protection against the coronavirus thanks to a court order forcing the restaurants to comply with state mask and social distancing requirements. The June 24 court order was the result of a class action lawsuit brought against several franchise owners by employees concerned for their […]
These days, I’m always on a Zoom meeting. At least I feel like I am. The coronavirus pandemic contributes to that. For you, maybe the virtual meeting is via Skype or Microsoft Meetings or some other video conferencing program. Which platform isn’t important. I read an article in Harvard Business Review that laid out some […]
Which states in the U.S. are safest? WalletHub used 53 key safety indicators, including states’ coronavirus support and assaults per capita. The ten safest states: Maine Vermont Minnesota Utah Wyoming Iowa Massachusetts New Hampshire Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The ten least safe: Mississippi Louisiana Florida Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri Alabama Georgia, and South Carolina. Arizona registers […]
It’s probably what many of you have been waiting for: OSHA has issued guidance, all in one document, on returning employees to the workplace safely. OSHA recommends a 3-phase approach: Phase 1: Make telework available when possible. Limit the number of people in the workplace to maintain strict social distancing. Accommodate workers at higher risk […]
As more employees return to the workplace in the wake of the coronavirus, many have questions about using face masks. OSHA has published a series of FAQs about face masks in the workplace. Here are some of the questions and answers from OSHA: Are employers required to provide cloth face coverings to workers? OSHA’s PPE […]
Employees returning to work following months of COVID-19-related inactivity may face some problems as the heat of the summer season begins to kick in. As states begin to ease their lockdown restrictions, out-of-shape workers required to wear face coverings because of coronavirus concerns will return to jobsites just as temperatures are about to skyrocket. Refresher […]
