by Emma Bryant | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Wellness
After multiple inspections and a failure to abate hazards, OSHA cited a Milwaukee metal fabricating facility for failing to implement a hearing conservation program and for exposing workers to dangerous machines. During two different 2020 inspections, OSHA identified...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its National Emphasis Program for COVID-19. The National Emphasis Program went into effect in March 2021, focusing on companies that put the largest number of employees at risk for the coronavirus, as well...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Mold is a naturally occurring fungi that thrives in moist climates—and can cause adverse health effects including respiratory issues. Buildings or facilities that have sat vacant due to COVID-19 that are now reopening should be properly inspected for workplace mold...
by Emma Bryant | Jun 21, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
The U.S. Department of Labor is offering more than $21 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration health and safety grants for non-profit organizations. American Rescue Plan Act Grants The first available grant provides $10 million under...
by Emma Bryant | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 for health care workers, which includes updated guidance for other workplaces as well as additional resources. The emergency temporary standard establishes new...
by Emma Bryant | Jun 7, 2021 | Blog, Wellness
Sharp rises in marijuana drug testing positivity have caused the positive drug test rate for U.S. workers to continue at a historically high level, according to an annual analysis by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics. What the 2020 Workforce Drug Testing...
