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Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services Inc. was cited for 11 serious violations after the death of two employees in August.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association joined with eight other organizations to call on OSHA and the CDC to create coronavirus guidelines.
While this guidance does not create new legal obligations, employers should note that new legal obligations from OSHA relating to COVID-19 are likely forthcoming.
Workers in North Carolina are advocating for a statewide COVID-19 workplace mandate.
Wearing two masks blocks 92.5 percent of respiratory particles that could carry the coronavirus.
Industry experts have praised Virginia’s Jan. 27 COVID-19 worker safety rule.
The AIHA was awarded $500,000 from the CDC for the development of worker safety resources.
The annual Burn Awareness Week will run from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
The company’s 72% effective vaccine will only require one dose.
The proposed update to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard was issued on Feb. 5.
Episode 53
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA guidance on COVID-19, the Center for Construction Research and Training’s new bulletin on nonfatal injury trends in the construction industry as well as news and studies surrounding transportation safety.
In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use, the world’s first International Standard addressing workplace health and safety.
Sixty percent of workers polled by Perceptyx said they would get the COVID-19 vaccine if given a $100 incentive.
56% of people polled said they feel it is their right to use their phones while they are working.
After his Feb 2. Senate confirmation, he is expected to oversee the rebuilding of America’s roads and help strengthen transportation systems.
Construction workers in New York City will need to complete Site Safety Training by March 1.
With coronavirus variants from places like the United Kingdom and Brazil now in the United States, more vigilant practices are necessary to prevent the spread of the virus.
A Jan. 28 nitrogen gas leak killed six people and injured 12 others.
If the legislation is passed, meatpacking employers would be required to provide paid sick leave and PPE to their employees.