Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
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...
DOL OIG Advises MSHA to Lower Silica Exposure Limit
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, "MSHA Needs To...
OSHA Releases Most Common COVID-19 Violations
On Nov. 6, OSHA released a list of the most frequently cited COVID-19 violations. By better understanding which workplace hazards are the most common source of violations, employers can ensure they are adequately protecting workers and staying compliant. The...
Private Sector EHS Labor Statistics Remain Unchanged
According to an annual data report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of nonfatal, occupational injuries and illnesses remained unchanged in 2019. Furthermore, the Nov. 4 report indicated that the incident rates of total recordable cases remained...
New Application Makes Combustible Dust Detection Easy For Employers
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
New E-Tool Makes PPE Recommendations For Workplaces
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most all workers are required to wear facial coverings and masks on the job—no matter the industry. And, employers would surely benefit from expert PPE recommendations. For that reason, the Washington State Department of Labor and...
AFL-CIO Workplace EHS Report Shows COVID-19 Impact
On Oct. 6, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) released its annual report on the state of safety and health protections for U.S. workers - Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. This 29th edition of this yearly report...
Study Shows Masking Policy Significantly Reduced Spread of COVID-19
A recent study from the Journal of American Medical Association shows that having a universal masking policy leads to a significant decrease in COVID-19 infections. Starting in late March, Boston's Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts' largest hospital system (12 in...