News from the Safety Industry

November 20, 2020 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

The pandemic led several companies to begin producing PPE in order to fill a large void in availability.

The updated FAQ addresses the question of whether cloth face masks qualify as PPE.

November 18, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment

A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

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With the possible implementation of hair testing for truck drivers, the OOIDA argues that it is ineffective and costly.

November 16, 2020   ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

An employee who is mischaracterized as an independent contractor may expose the employer to sizable claims under federal and state laws.