News from the Safety Industry
NSC Calls for Employers to Brace for Increased Employee Substance Abuse Due to Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health
Published: Friday June 12th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As the country reopens, NSC safety advocates warn employers to prepare for a surge in addiction issues and offer guidance for proper handling.
U.S. Department of Labor Statement on D.C. Circuit Court Ruling
Published: Thursday June 11th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 11, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Statement on D.C. Circuit Court Ruling
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Roofing Contractor After Employee Suffers Fatal Fall at Alabama Worksite
Published: Thursday June 11th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 11, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Roofing Contractor After Employee Suffers Fatal Fall at Alabama Worksite
Creating a Fair Environment for Neurodiverse People and Realizing the Benefits
Published: Thursday June 11th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Hiring neurodiverse employees is shown to improve workplace productivity and functionality. Here are some laws you need to know when hiring and employing neurodiverse individuals.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
Published: Wednesday June 10th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $1.9 Million Fine to New Jersey Framing Contractor for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards
Published: Wednesday June 10th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $1.9 Million Fine to New Jersey Framing Contractor for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards
Seafood Market Facing COVID-19 Outbreaks, Too
Published: Wednesday June 10th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A recent NPR article explains how the meatpacking industry is not the only food industry facing COVID outbreaks. The seafood industry in the Pacific Northwest in particular had 92 of its employees on one ship fall ill.
Why You Need a Management of Change Plan in COVID-19
Published: Tuesday June 9th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Despite the pressures leadership may feel to return to work, there is a core truth they may not want to face: Rushing back to the way things once were increases the risk of failure in the present.
U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Advisory Committee On Construction Safety and Health Meeting
Published: Monday June 8th 2020
Source: OSHA News
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5 Tips for Using Bleach at Home and at Work
Published: Monday June 8th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As we begin to think more seriously about disinfecting and cleaning our work and home spaces, it’s important to remember that many cleaning products—especially bleach—post some serious health hazards. Understand how to safely use bleach with these five tips.