Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Will OSHA, MSHA Adopt Temporary COVID-19 Standards?
On Jan. 21, President Biden signed an Executive Order that directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to consider adopting emergency temporary standards relating to COVID-19. If the emergency...
Reminder: Respirator Fit Testing is Required Every Year
Every employer knows that employees need to get fit tested for respirators before being able to use them on the jobsite. That’s the first part of OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910. But, what often slips past some employers is the second part of the regulation. The full...
Willful OSHA Violations Could Lead to Criminal Charges
Most employers are aware of the financial penalties they may face when health and safety violations occur on the job site. But, the consequences of these violations are not just limited to monetary penalties or hazard abatement requirements levied by OSHA. Under the...
COVID-19 Proposed OSHA Penalties Surpass $3.8 Million
UPDATED ON 1/4/2021 OSHA has issued a list of citations for violations relating to COVID-19, spanning from the beginning of the virus until Dec. 24, 2020. The cost of these proposed penalties currently stands at $3,849,222. OSHA reported that these penalties are the...
OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Faces Legal Challenges
Thread updated on Jan. 3, 2021 The Supreme Court will hear arguments on OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) in a special expedited session on Jan. 7. The oral arguments will be made for one hour on the ETS regarding COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and...
Top 10 Worksite EHS Articles for 2020
It seems like a year that just wouldn't end, but 2020 is finally coming to a close. From OSHA's silica rule to COVID-19 (and everything about respirators), there's been a lot to cover over the past 12 months. Below, we've compiled a list of the top 10 articles...
EPA Rule Rolls Back Farmer Pesticide Protections
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) revised pesticide application exclusion zone requirement in their final rule on agricultural worker protection goes into effect on Dec. 29. The new rule, which was published in the Oct. 30 Federal Register, relaxes limits on...
How to Create a COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
The National Safety Council is urging employers to support the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. This request comes in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s vaccine for emergency use. In a Dec. 14 press release, the NCS stated that...
Who Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine First?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Dec. 11. The authorization opens the door for millions to begin receiving the vaccine within days. Not surprisingly, healthcare workers, along with residents and staff at...
10 Flu Season Tips to Keep Your Workplace Healthy
In addition to a global pandemic, it’s also flu season. That means it’s more important than ever to take precautions to keep the seasonal flu from spreading. Here are 10 ways to keep your workers safe during the peak of the flu season: 1. Recommend all workers get...