by Chris Walter | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Just a few months ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual workplace injury and illness report. Comparing data from 2019-2020, it reveals the significant impact of COVID-19 across all workplaces. However, while nearly all areas felt the sting to one...
by Chris Walter | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) is set to go into effect on Jan. 10. Employers will need to have their COVID-19 testing or vaccination policy in place by then, including a written vaccination plan. Although the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the...
by Chris Walter | Nov 29, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
If you’re still sending your employees off-site for medical testing, it might be time to take another look at the different options available. Namely, opting for onsite testing. In addition to causing a loss of productivity, off-site testing can leave you open to...
by Chris Walter | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
UPDATE: Jan. 31, 2022 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the controversial ETS on COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and masking. The notice for withdrawal, published in the Jan. 26 Federal Register, follows the 6-3 Supreme Court...
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 | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Hearing Protection
The COVID-19 virus is known to cause a host of problems and symptoms in the body, in addition to a compromised respiratory system. In fact, one surprising issue came to light earlier this year, which led to a significant increase in workplace audiometric examinations....
