by Chris Walter | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Information on the coronavirus seems to be everywhere, and it can be difficult to locate the best, most reliable sources. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just made it easier to get reliable information...
by Michele Raines | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It can sometimes be confusing to understand how long employers are required to keep employee medical records. This is because OSHA’s employee medical recordkeeping requirements are defined in several places, depending on whether or not the rules apply to general...
by Chris Walter | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
As dentists reopen their offices across the country, they face a complicated logistical reality. When conducting treatments and cleanings in and around patients’ mouths, they put themselves directly in contact with the respiratory system. According to the CDC,...
by Chris Walter | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Wellness
A federal judge has ruled that data from OSHA’s 300A form is not confidential. Employers are already required to share injury and illness information with current and former employees, who are free to share it. The lawsuit stemmed from a Freedom of Information Act...
by Michele Raines | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
To help protect nursing home and long-term care facility workers from exposure to the coronavirus, OSHA issued an alert, in English and Spanish, with the following safety tips: COVID-19 Symptom Screening and Monitoring Encourage sick workers to stay home. Screen...
by Chris Walter | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to protect agricultural workers from exposure to the coronavirus. The guidance includes recommended actions to account for the unique challenges of agricultural work, such as shared worker...
