Infectious Diseases


COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

Although the status of COVID-19 has changed, the World Health Organization Director-General said it “does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.”

person wearing a facemask in black and white checkered shirt writing on purple clipboard in dentist office. various kinds of ppe protocol can be seen, including a sign indicating no one can sit in a chair next to the person in the checkered shirt and a receptionist in full PPE in the background taking a patient

Dental Practice Employees Who Asked About Employer’s Measures for COVID-19 to Receive Back Wages Following Termination

The employer has agreed to pay the two workers a combined total of $15,706 in back wages.

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More Than 9 in 10 Americans Find Hand Washing Important, New Survey Shows

The new survey results also take a look at what hand-washing techniques people use.

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.

Safety Guidelines: Eight Tips For a Safer Workplace

Safety Guidelines: Eight Tips For a Safer Workplace

From hazard assessment to safety training, there are numerous actions employers can take to protect employees. Here are just a few.

‘Safe and Effective’: New CDC Data Reveals Information on JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

‘Safe and Effective’: New CDC Data Reveals Information on JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

More than 29,000 cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, have been reported in the U.S.

New NIOSH Study Questions Non-Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Exposure at Work

New NIOSH Study Questions Non-Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Exposure at Work

One in five respondents said they were exposed to COVID-19, according to the study’s findings.



Making the Right Choice: NIOSH Suggestions for Avoiding Counterfeit Respirators

Making the Right Choice: NIOSH Suggestions for Avoiding Counterfeit Respirators

When you're purchasing respirators off a website, there are important elements to be on the lookout for.

Washington State Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Washington State Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Even though the emergency orders ended last week, employers should not stop protecting their workers from COVID-19.

California Releases Guidance on Monkeypox and the Workplace

California Releases Guidance on Monkeypox and the Workplace

The guidance is meant to keep workers safe from the disease and applies to employers under the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard.

In Case You Missed It: Highlights from NSC Congress & Expo

Episode 164

In Case You Missed It: Highlights from NSC Congress & Expo

In this podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard touches on the Occupational Keynote from OSHA Head Doug Parker, NSC’s Work to Zero Initiative and the unveiling of OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for fiscal year 2022.

$1.9M in Grants Awarded to 14 Organizations for Safety and Health Training

$1.9M in Grants Awarded to 14 Organizations for Safety and Health Training

OSHA announced the names of the nonprofits who will receive funds through Susan Harwood grants.

Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Episode 160

Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at Industrial Hygiene through the lens of the past and the future.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

New guidelines published last week include what to do if you are exposed to COVID-19.

Updates from OSHA Head Doug Parker at ASSP Safety 2022

Episode 149

Updates from OSHA Head Doug Parker at ASSP Safety 2022

Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the highlights from DOL Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker's session at Safety 2022.

JBS Foods USA And OSHA Reach Agreement to Keep Workers Safe

JBS Foods USA to Work With Experts on Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan

OSHA cited the company in 2020 for exposing workers to coronavirus hazards.

OSHA's James Frederick Addresses Professionals at AIHce EXP 2022

Attendees of AIHA’s AIHce EXP 2022 listened in while OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary summarized the agency’s priorities.

 United States Sees 1M COVID-19 Deaths Since Pandemic Start

United States Sees 1M COVID-19 Deaths Since Pandemic Start

The need to keep workers safe continues.

FDA Authorized Emergency Use of New COVID-19 Breath Sample Test

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of New COVID-19 Breath Sample Test

The test, authorized last week, can provide results in as little as three minutes.

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