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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?

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.

OH&S SafetyPod: Strengthening Safety Culture — The Affective Approach

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OH&S SafetyPod: Strengthening Safety Culture — The Affective Approach

Editor Sydny Shepard interviews Craig Sexton, Global Creative Director at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, about engaging the heart and the head to transform an organization's safety culture.

You Cannot Retaliate Against Workers Reporting Unsafe Conditions, Cautions the DOL

During this coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Labor reminds employers that they cannot punish workers for reporting unsafe conditions.

The Top Six Reasons for Modernizing Your Electrical Safety Program

With changes in a facility comes changes in its electrical hazards. Make sure you’re keeping up.

Warning Ahead: Relying on Non-Entry Rescue for Permit Required Confined Spaces

Warning Ahead: Relying on Non-Entry Rescue for Permit Required Confined Spaces

Nothing is as simple as it seems; the unexpected happens every day.

Using the Industrial Internet of Things to Create a Safer Workplace

Using the Industrial Internet of Things to Create a Safer Workplace

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows safety managers to utilize modern, industrial hardware and technology.

Vision and Eye Health Assurance and Protection in the Workplace

Vision and Eye Health Assurance and Protection in the Workplace

Vision and eye health go beyond the regular checkup— don’t skimp on appropriate vision PPE.



Fire Inspections Can Foster a Workplace Culture of Prevention

From fire extinguisher training to prepared exit strategies to sprinklers, every aspect of workplace fire prevention affects worker and company safety.

The Science Behind Your FR Clothing

The Science Behind Your FR Clothing

Have you ever wondered how protective flame resistant (FR) fabrics resist catching fire? We have your answers.

The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package, Broken Down

The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package, Broken Down

The government’s massive aid package provides economic relief to several groups impacted by the pandemic—including individuals. See how you or your business could be affected.

OH&S SafetyPod: Under the Microscope: OSHA

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OH&S SafetyPod: Under the Microscope: OSHA's New Fall Protection Requirements

Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with LJB Inc. Principal Thom Kramer to discuss OSHA's updated regulations on fall protection and walking-working surfaces.

Can Your Boss Make You Come into Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

A USA Today article answers all your questions about what your employer can and cannot ask you to, and if you have to come into work during this time.

A Job Interrupted Versus a Job Well Done

A Job Interrupted Versus a Job Well Done

The four essentials of confined space safety for construction workers.

OSHA Extends Emphasis Program to Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica in West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia

The Department of Labor has launched an initiative to increase focus on agency inspections to reduce worker risk of silica exposure.

Working from Home: Tips for Productivity, Mental Health and Staying Healthy

Working from Home: Tips for Productivity, Mental Health and Staying Healthy

While not all Americans are able or fortunate enough to work from home, many have transitioned to telecommuting and virtual work over the last week or two. Here are some ways you can get your work done and stay healthy while working from home.

The Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces

The Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces

Confined spaces pose a number of physical and environmental hazards to a worker—and it’s critical that employers understand the risks, those most vulnerable and hazard mitigation techniques.

Coronavirus: Workplace Safety and Discrimination Concerns

Coronavirus: Workplace Safety and Discrimination Concerns

A new virus first discovered in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in late 2019 is rapidly spreading across the globe, bringing unique challenges and issues for employers. Employers need to be aware of the relevant workplace safety laws at issue, as well as the potential for discrimination based on irrational xenophobic fears.

OSHA Cites New York Cookie Manufacturer for Fall Hazards

Last month, OSHA cited Nonni’s Foods LLC for exposing employees to falls and other hazards at a New York Facility.

California Bans Chlorpyrifos After Concerns for Children’s Health

California Bans Chlorpyrifos After Concerns for Children’s Health

The new ban will affect many farmers and agriculture workers in the state, as they will no longer be allowed to use the widely used insecticide based on its threat to human health.

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