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How Employers Are Expanding Benefits in 2021

How Employers Are Expanding Benefits in 2021

As the workforce alters with the long-term effects of the pandemic, companies are expanding their benefits for employees.

Staying Safe and Warm as the U.S. Sees Record-Breaking Temperatures

Staying Safe and Warm as the U.S. Sees Record-Breaking Temperatures

For essential workers that must work through the cold conditions, there are many things to keep in mind to stay safe and healthy through the winter storm.

Managing Complacency

Managing Complacency

Issues stemming from complacency will decrease if an organization creates a culture that embraces enterprise-wide risk management.



Workplace Safety Training Survey Finds Companies Struggle with Finding Effective Methods

Companies are still struggling to find time to train employees on workplace safety. Others can’t verify if their training programs are effective.

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What OSHA's New COVID-19 Mandates Mean for Employers

OSHA’s new guidance is sure to keep employees safe, especially since the organization can enforce more rules at any time.

Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia

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Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia

Editor Sydny Shepard goes over the newest information from the Chemical Safety Board on the gas leak at a Georgia poultry plant that killed 6 people.

The Manual Handling Technology That is Saying Goodbye to Workers Comp Claims

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The Manual Handling Technology That is Saying Goodbye to Workers Comp Claims

Get ready, safety leaders - are you geared up to push the boundaries of manual handling safety? Pretty soon your workers will be wanting these pocket-sized wearables to assist them to move safe at work.

OSHA Cites Rail Car Company for Confined Spaces Violations

Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services Inc. was cited for 11 serious violations after the death of two employees in August.

Health Organizations Petition Safety Agencies to Issue Occupational COVID-19 Guidance

Health Organizations Petition Safety Agencies to Issue Occupational COVID-19 Guidance

The American Industrial Hygiene Association joined with eight other organizations to call on OSHA and the CDC to create coronavirus guidelines.

What OSHA’s Revised COVID-19 Guidance Means for Employers

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.

Workplace Coronavirus Complaints Surge in North Carolina

Workers in North Carolina are advocating for a statewide COVID-19 workplace mandate.

CDC Study Says Double Masks Offer More COVID-19 Protection

CDC Study Says Double Masks Offer More COVID-19 Protection

Wearing two masks blocks 92.5 percent of respiratory particles that could carry the coronavirus.

OSHA Could Look to Virginia's COVID-19 Safety Rule for Nationwide Standard

Industry experts have praised Virginia’s Jan. 27 COVID-19 worker safety rule.

American Industrial Hygiene Association Wins CDC Award

American Industrial Hygiene Association Wins CDC Award

The AIHA was awarded $500,000 from the CDC for the development of worker safety resources.

American Burn Association’s Burn Awareness Week Begins

American Burn Association’s Burn Awareness Week Begins

The annual Burn Awareness Week will run from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13

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