News from the Safety Industry
AIHA Announces New Guidance to Protect First Responders
Published: Tuesday August 25th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OEHS professionals offer free educational guide and resources for emergency responders.
Safety Speak: U.S. Leading Causes of Death, Worker Virus Protection and Ladder Safety
Published: Monday August 24th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In this mini Safety Speak episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new leading cause of death in the U.S, Oregon's new Worker Virus Protection Rule, a new ladder safety grant and effective safety leadership.
Firefighters Exposed to More Potentially Harmful Chemicals than Previously Thought
Published: Monday August 24th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
On-duty firefighters have an increased risk of experiencing exposure to PAHs, which are a family of chemicals known for their potential to cause cancer.
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published: Sunday August 23rd 2020
Source: OSHA News
August 23, 2020
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and
Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
National Safety Council Announces Fully Virtual Event in March 2021
Published: Friday August 21st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The world’s largest annual safety event will be held virtually in March rather than in person.
OSHA and FDA Develop Checklist to Protect Food Industry Employees from COVID-19
Published: Friday August 21st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The checklist includes considerations such as investigating exposures, determining when an employee should be tested and configuring a work environment to minimize the risk of a spread.
DOT Awards Nearly $80 Million to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
Published: Thursday August 20th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The grants equal the highest ever funding level for the critical safety of commercial motor vehicles.
U.S. Department of Labor and FDA Develop Checklist to Protect Food Industry Employees Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published: Wednesday August 19th 2020
Source: OSHA News
August 19, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor and FDA Develop Checklist to ProtectFood Industry Employees Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
University of Pittsburgh Professor to Develop Safer Ladders with Help From NIOSH Grant
Published: Wednesday August 19th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Kurt Beschorner receives a $1.8M NIOSH grant to develop safer ladder design and climbing practices
NSC Announces Winners of Teen Safety and Community Advancement Awards
Published: Tuesday August 18th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recipients are those that have gone above and beyond to enhance safety in their respective areas.