News from the Safety Industry

The CDC published an interim guidance for critical workers who may have been exposed to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

April 21, 2020 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

April 21, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Help KeepConstruction Workers Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last week, OSHA announced that it understands employers may have difficulty complying with OSHA standards due to the pandemic, and it will use discretion when considering employers’ “good faith efforts.”

Occupational health and safety (industrial hygiene) experts clarify misinformation on PPE, ventilation and disinfection in relation to COVID-19.

Occupational health and safety (industrial hygiene) experts clarify misinformation on PPE, ventilation and disinfection in relation to COVID-19.

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo for 2020 just announced it is moving to be completely virtual and online this year.

April 16, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Help KeepManufacturing Workers Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 16, 2020   U.S. Department of Labor Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts When Enforcing Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic

As of April 15, 2020, more than 50 organizations urged the government in a letter to make COVID-19 testing available to employers maintaining operations during the pandemic.