by Emma Bryant | May 3, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is relaxing its exposure and prevention guidelines on cleaning and disinfecting. Why? Due to recent data and studies, the risk of contracting COVID-19 through surfaces is low. Why the sudden change in...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
On April 21, the White House released a statement, saying that employers with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for a tax credit to offset the cost of COVID-19 vaccine-related paid leave. During a virtual press conference, President Joe Biden urged employers...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
On Jan. 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Ga. killed at least six workers while injuring another 12. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been actively investigating the incident and is now also looking...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA’s press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were repeatedly ignored by management. “Our inspectors found plant...
by Emma Bryant | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
An Oxford, Oh. electric company faces $119k in health and safety penalties. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued 11 serious violations, citing that the company exposed employees to dangerous confined spaces, machine hazards, and more. The...
by Emma Bryant | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its new National Emphasis Program (NEP). The NEP focuses enforcement efforts on companies that put the highest amount of workers at risk for contracting COVID-19. Generally, most OSHA...
