by Chris Walter | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
Millions of workers across the U.S. were exposed to record-high temperatures this year, exposing them to illness and injury in both indoor and outdoor worksites. In response, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration began to draft a rule that specifically...
by Chris Walter | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
Night shift workers may be at increased risk of health effects including atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease, according to a new study from researchers at Jiao Tong University and Tulane University. These two diseases negatively affect the heart: atrial...
by Chris Walter | Oct 11, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Sept. 17, the World Health Organization (WHO), in conjunction with the International Labor Organization (ILO) released a report detailing that nearly two million lives are lost each year due to work-related injuries and illnesses. The Who/ILO Joint Estimates of the...
by Chris Walter | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
On Sept. 9, the House Education and Labor Committee proposed considerable increases to OSHA fines as a part of their budget resolution for fiscal year 2022, which starts on Oct. 1. The proposition was part of the committee’s portion of the Build Back Better...
by Chris Walter | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
On Aug. 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a statement urging response crews and residents to recognize hazards in areas affected by Hurricane Ida. Health and safety hazards may be created by flooding, power loss, structural damage,...
by Chris Walter | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Aug. 13, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance to help employers protect their workers from COVID-19. The new guidance is based on developments in science and data, including the updated guidance from the Centers for...
