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How To Manage the Health and Safety of Your Remote Workers

How To Manage the Health and Safety of Your Remote Workers

Policies, support services and trust are just a few ways to support remote workers.

Ways Employers Can Help Stressed Employees

Ways Employers Can Help Stressed Employees

With many employees reporting stress, employers need to know how they can help.

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations after Inspection at Ohio Store

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations After Inspection at Ohio Store

The discount retailer is now facing proposed penalties of $294K.

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

OSHA also proposed penalties of $46,875 following inspections in Colorado, Idaho and New York.

More Than Nine in Ten Respondents Say Employee Prioritization of Physical Safety is ‘Very Important,’ Report Shows

More Than Nine in Ten Respondents Say Employee Prioritization of Physical Safety is ‘Very Important,’ Report Shows

The same percentage also said they were interested in using technology to help with safety.

Making the Right Choice Part 2: How to Avoid Misrepresented or Counterfeit NIOSH-Approved Respirators

Making the Right Choice Part 2: How to Avoid Misrepresented or Counterfeit NIOSH-Approved Respirators

Look for these signs to tell if the respirators you have or are considering purchasing are NIOSH-approved.

The Dangers of the Cold: Different Types of Cold-Related Illnesses

The Dangers of the Cold: Different Types of Cold-Related Illnesses

As workers are exposed to the cold, they can be at risk for cold-related illnesses.



10 Important Safety Requirements for Rooftop Work

10 Important Safety Requirements for Rooftop Work

To avoid nonfatal and fatal falls, employers need to know how to keep workers safe.

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

The guidance, announced in late January, will take effect on March 27.

U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

The mail carrier is also facing about $350k in proposed penalties following inspections at three Tennessee facilities.

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

The discount retailer’s new citations for repeat violations come just days after previous OSHA citations.

OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

Entries for the third annual award program are due by March 3, 2023.

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

The agency proposed penalties of over $200,000 and issued citations for one willful and four serious violations.

Health and Safety Protection for Domestic Workers

California recently created occupational health and safety guidelines for domestic workers.

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

The discount retailer, which has been previously cited by OSHA, is facing citations for five repeat violations.

Fatigue: Sleeping Giant of the Workplace

Fatigue: Sleeping Giant of the Workplace

How can undiagnosed sleep apnea affect the workplace?

Miner Safety and Health App Can Now Be Used in Spanish

Miner Safety and Health App Can Now Be Used in Spanish

The app is available to miners in both English and Spanish.

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

The proposed standard is intended for use by those working in the mold remediation industry.

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