by Chris Walter | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 for health care workers, which includes updated guidance for other workplaces as well as additional resources. The emergency temporary standard establishes new...
by Chris Walter | Jun 7, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
Sharp rises in marijuana drug testing positivity have caused the positive drug test rate for U.S. workers to continue at a historically high level, according to an annual analysis by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics. What the 2020 Workforce Drug Testing...
by Chris Walter | May 24, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is currently reviewing new COVID-19 related guidance for fully vaccinated people from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency plans to update their guidance materials on their dedicated COVID-19...
by Chris Walter | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
According to a recent study, workers who use cleaning and disinfecting products may be 50 percent more likely to develop asthma, and 43 percent more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study, led by British and Italian researchers,...
by Chris Walter | May 3, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is relaxing its exposure and prevention guidelines on cleaning and disinfecting. Why? Due to recent data and studies, the risk of contracting COVID-19 through surfaces is low. Why the sudden change in...
by Chris Walter | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
On April 21, the White House released a statement, saying that employers with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for a tax credit to offset the cost of COVID-19 vaccine-related paid leave. During a virtual press conference, President Joe Biden urged employers...
