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Onsite Medical Clinics in Construction: A Game-Changer for Safety and Efficiency

Construction sites are hazardous, but the real risk may be delay in care. Onsite clinics offer faster treatment, lower costs, and stronger safety culture—all at the job site’s front door.

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Cal/OSHA Ends Most COVID-19 Prevention Standards

California OSHA announced that most of its workplace health standards have ended, but reporting and recordkeeping requirements will remain in effect until 2026.

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Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity

According to the latest Workplace Vision Health Report, employees now average 97 hours of screen time per week, increasing eye strain and workplace health concerns.

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Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker

Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

The agency’s focus now shifts to broader infectious disease protections in healthcare.

U.S. Department of Labor Grants Florida $1.5M to Address Workforce Challenges from Opioid Crisis

U.S. Department of Labor Grants Florida $1.5M to Address Workforce Challenges from Opioid Crisis

Florida has received $1.5 million in federal funding to address workforce challenges caused by the opioid epidemic through job creation and training services in 21 counties.

NIOSH Updates Hazardous Drug List for Healthcare Workers

NIOSH Updates Hazardous Drug List for Healthcare Workers

NIOSH has released an updated list of hazardous drugs for healthcare workers, incorporating 25 new drugs and removing seven.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures in Healthcare: Protecting Staff from Dirty Needles and Instruments

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures in Healthcare: Protecting Staff from Dirty Needles and Instruments

Proactive safety measures, rigorous training and strong leadership are essential to protecting healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogen exposures caused by sharps injuries and contaminated instruments.



Medical Center in Virginia Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Medical Center in Arizona Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation.

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

As the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose launches, the number of workplace overdose deaths has sharply increased since 2011.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

Fifty-four percent of respondents increase handwashing activity when they’re sick.

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

The deadline to submit applications is June 28, 2024.

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

The new service offerings aim to assist hospitals and clinics with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

New OSHA Partnership Aims to Enhance Protections for Missouri Nursing Assistants

The two-year agreement with the National Association of Health Care Assistants focuses on workplace training and education.

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Enhancing safety measures is crucial in healthcare and education to protect essential workers and address rising safety concerns that contribute to high turnover rates.

NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

The organization aims to educate workers and reduce their exposure to lead hazards.

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Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

The partnership promises a new approach to workforce health and safety.

FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

The product is an emergency treatment for opioid overdose.

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