Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
10 Flu Season Tips to Keep Your Workplace Healthy
In addition to a global pandemic, it’s also flu season. That means it’s more important than ever to take precautions to keep the seasonal flu from spreading. Here are 10 ways to keep your workers safe during the peak of the flu season: 1. Recommend all workers get...
Who Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine First?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Dec. 11. The authorization opens the door for millions to begin receiving the vaccine within days. Not surprisingly, healthcare workers, along with residents and staff at...
How to Prepare For Cold Weather Work
The winter chill is creeping up in most parts of the country. With all eyes on COVID-19 precautions, it’s important for employers not to lose sight of other workplace hazards, including cold weather. In 2018, injuries and illnesses caused by cold stress spiked nearly...
DOL OIG Advises MSHA to Lower Silica Exposure Limit
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, "MSHA Needs To...
OSHA Releases Most Common COVID-19 Violations
On Nov. 6, OSHA released a list of the most frequently cited COVID-19 violations. By better understanding which workplace hazards are the most common source of violations, employers can ensure they are adequately protecting workers and staying compliant. The...
Private Sector EHS Labor Statistics Remain Unchanged
According to an annual data report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of nonfatal, occupational injuries and illnesses remained unchanged in 2019. Furthermore, the Nov. 4 report indicated that the incident rates of total recordable cases remained...
COVID-19 Proposed OSHA Penalties Surpass $3.8 Million
UPDATED ON 1/4/2021 OSHA has issued a list of citations for violations relating to COVID-19, spanning from the beginning of the virus until Dec. 24, 2020. The cost of these proposed penalties currently stands at $3,849,222. OSHA reported that these penalties are the...
New Application Makes Combustible Dust Detection Easy For Employers
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
New E-Tool Makes PPE Recommendations For Workplaces
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most all workers are required to wear facial coverings and masks on the job—no matter the industry. And, employers would surely benefit from expert PPE recommendations. For that reason, the Washington State Department of Labor and...
AFL-CIO Workplace EHS Report Shows COVID-19 Impact
On Oct. 6, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) released its annual report on the state of safety and health protections for U.S. workers - Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. This 29th edition of this yearly report...