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.
Wearing two masks blocks 92.5 percent of respiratory particles that could carry the coronavirus.
Workers in North Carolina are advocating for a statewide COVID-19 workplace mandate.
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.