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Interim Guidance for Meatpackaging and Meat Processing Industry

OSHA and the CDC have teamed together to provide Americans with an interim guidance for workers and employers in the meat packaging and meat processing industry—especially given recent sick workers.

EMTs are Stressed, Sleep-Deprived and Understaffed in the Time of COVID-19

EMTs are Stressed, Sleep-Deprived and Understaffed in the Time of COVID-19

As one of the places hardest hit by the pandemic, New York City is seeing a huge number of individuals suffering and dying from the virus—and emergency responders are struggling to sleep, treat and save lives.

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Return-to-Work Guidance for Retail, Construction, Manufacturing and Package Delivery Industries

Businesses in retail, construction, manufacturing and package delivery should review recently issued industry-specific guidance from OSHA.



NSC Announces a Safety Task Force to Aid in a Safe Return to Work

The questions of when and how the country will open after this global pandemic are undeniable ones, but there’s no doubt employers will have to operate workplaces differently. The National Safety Council and others are working to help them in that process.

Are Essential Workers Entitled to Workers

Are Essential Workers Entitled to Workers' Compensation for COVID-19?

One popular question is: are workers eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they are exposed to COVID-19 on the job and must be out of work?

OH&S SafetyPod: Coronavirus Basics: Symptoms, Transmissions, PPE, and Pandemic Planning

Episode 12

OH&S SafetyPod: Coronavirus Basics - Symptoms, Transmissions, PPE, and Pandemic Planning

ASSP President-Elect Deborah Roy answers the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic with OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard.

Federal Government Recognizes Health and Safety Professionals as “Essential”

The government recently updated its essential critical infrastructure workforce advisory list to include occupational health and safety workers.

Where Does the Virus Live? Not on Your Hair, Clothes or Shoes

Where Does the Virus Live? Not on Your Hair, Clothes or Shoes

One Times article goes through the places that the virus likely exists and where it doesn’t—and reading this might put you at more ease.

The CDC’s Interim for Critical Workers Who May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

The CDC published an interim guidance for critical workers who may have been exposed to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

New Coronavirus Symptoms Include Loss of Smell and Taste

New Coronavirus Symptoms Include Loss of Smell and Taste

For a while, scientists suspected that loss of taste and smell where tell-tale signs of the coronavirus. Now, the CDC has officially listed them as symptoms.

OSHA Says It Will Use Discretion for Employers and Compliance During COVID-19

Last week, OSHA announced that it understands employers may have difficulty complying with OSHA standards due to the pandemic, and it will use discretion when considering employers’ “good faith efforts.”

Vast Majority of Americans Increase Hand Washing Due to Coronavirus

Vast Majority of Americans Increase Hand Washing Due to Coronavirus

Eighty-eight percent of Americans believe they’ll continue hand washing diligence after the pandemic subsides—and that could only be a good thing.

The AIHA Addresses False Information on PPE and Disinfection for the Coronavirus

Occupational health and safety (industrial hygiene) experts clarify misinformation on PPE, ventilation and disinfection in relation to COVID-19.

Using Contextual Intelligence To Promote Workplace Success

Using Contextual Intelligence To Promote Workplace Success

Mobile devices have fundamentally changed the work environment across a wide range of industries over the past decade.

AIHce EXP 2020 Goes Fully Virtual

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo for 2020 just announced it is moving to be completely virtual and online this year.

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