by Chris Walter | May 9, 2022 | Blog, Wellness
On April 8, OSHA launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for heat safety in both indoor and outdoor working environments. The heat safety program targets over 70 industries that the administration deems high-risk for heat-related hazards, illnesses, and...
by Chris Walter | May 2, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
On May 17, OSHA will be enforcing a new regional emphasis program (REP) for silica in Region 8, according to an April 20 press release. The program will focus on protecting workers in the cut stone and stone products manufacturing industry. Workers can be exposed to...
by Chris Walter | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees is back in effect after The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended a district court’s injunction with a 2-1 decision on April 7. Initially, federal employees had until Nov. 30 to get...
