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. [Read more…]
OSHA issues return to workplace guidance, includes 3 phases
June 19, 2020 Comments (0)
National Safety Council postpones 2020 conference to 2021
June 19, 2020 Comments (0)
The National Safety Council says due to continuing concerns about COVID-19, it’s rescheduling its annual flagship conference until next year. [Read more…]
Heat illness big risk as workers return from coronavirus lockdowns
June 3, 2020 Comments (0)
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. [Read more…]
Re-opening after coronavirus: Safety checks before work starts
April 27, 2020 Comments (0)
The closure and production cuts for businesses during the coronavirus pandemic are unprecedented. [Read more…]
Federal OSHA receives thousands of COVID-19-related complaints
April 22, 2020 Comments (0)
Federal OSHA has received thousands of COVID-19-related complaints from workers across the U.S. who are required to work despite the hazards posed by the pandemic. [Read more…]
Maintaining effective drug-testing procedures during the pandemic
April 20, 2020 Comments (0)
During this COVID-19 pandemic, workplace drug testing will require new rules and new precaution, but it should never be compromised. [Read more…]
OSHA temporary guidance on fit-testing expanded to all industries
April 15, 2020 Comments (0)
OSHA expanded its temporary guidance for respirator fit-testing during the COVID-19 pandemic to all industries as of April 8. [Read more…]
OSHA clarifies recording requirements for on-the-job COVID-19 cases
April 13, 2020 Comments (0)
OSHA provided clarification regarding COVID-19 and the agency’s recordkeeping requirements, making recording of the illness much less likely for most businesses outside of healthcare. [Read more…]
COVID-19 symptom testing available online
April 8, 2020 Comments (0)
To help alleviate some of the strain on the medical community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed an online assessment bot for patients. [Read more…]
Pandemic expert shares insight on COVID-19
April 6, 2020 Comments (0)
A safety professional with 12 years of experience at pandemic planning at state and federal worksites shared her insight regarding the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent American Society of Safety Professionals Q&A session. [Read more…]
