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MSHA Publishes Confined Spaces Alert

MSHA Publishes Confined Spaces Alert

The MSHA issued a safety alert to help prevent further fatal injuries in confined spaces.

OSHA Issues Guidance For Workplace Ventilation

Employees that are working in person during the pandemic should be working in offices with adequate ventilation to minimize their risk of infection.

CDC Brief Says Masks Also Protect Wearers from COVID-19

CDC Brief Says Masks Also Protect Wearers from COVID-19

The CDC confirms that wearing a cloth mask can protect individuals from catching the coronavirus, not just those around them.

Employees Who Work In An Office Twice As Likely to Develop Coronavirus, Says CDC Report

A CDC report details the increased risk of coronavirus infection that occurs when working in an office as opposed to working remotely.

National Institution of Corrections Sponsors Research to Improve Correctional Worker Safety

National Institution of Corrections Sponsors Research to Improve Correctional Worker Safety

An assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell will develop workplace training for America’s 500,000 correctional officers.

Michigan Gives Coronavirus-Centered Workplace Safety Recommendations

The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan has reached 7.5%—a significant increase from last week’s 5.5%.

OH&S SafetyPod: The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program

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OH&S SafetyPod: The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program

Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.

FDA Approves COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

FDA Approves COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

The antibody treatment is approved for administration in hospitals and other health care facilities.



OSHA Issues Guidance to Alert Employers of Commonly Cited COVID-19 Standards

OSHA compiled data from heavily cited establishments to create two new resources for employers to use during the current pandemic.

Pfizer Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Data Shows 90% Success Rate

Pfizer Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Data Shows 90% Success Rate

In the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases, Pfizer announced that the COVID-19 vaccine it has been working on appears to be 90% effective.

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