News from the Safety Industry

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

Published: Tuesday September 8th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
FMCSA announced that it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published: Sunday September 6th 2020
Source: OSHA News
September 6, 2020 ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American WorkersAnd Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Work-Related Injury and Illness Data

Published: Friday September 4th 2020
Source: OSHA News
September 4, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Releases Work-Related Injury and Illness Data

OSHA Reminds Employers of Potential Hazards after Hurricane Laura

Published: Friday September 4th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA urges response crews and residents in areas affected by Hurricane Laura to be aware of hazards created by flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.

September is National Preparedness Month—Is Your Workplace Ready?

Published: Thursday September 3rd 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
National Preparedness Month is the perfect time to take a look at emergency policies and procedures—you never know when you're going to need a plan.

U.S. Department of Labor Urges Workers and Public To Be Aware of Hazards After Hurricane Laura

Published: Wednesday September 2nd 2020
Source: OSHA News
September 2, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Urges Workers and PublicTo Be Aware of Hazards After Hurricane Laura

OSHA Publishes Final Beryllium Standards For Construction and Shipyards

Published: Wednesday September 2nd 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Changes in the final rule were designed to clarify the standards, ensuring that the standard is well understood and compliance is simple and straightforward.

#LaborDayOn Initiative to Help 25 Million Unemployed Americans Get Back Into the Workforce

Published: Tuesday September 1st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Red Wing Shoe Company to promote jobs, not boots, transforming its more than 525 stores into job centers and turning its customer service line into a job search hotline.

Leading With Compassion

Published: Tuesday September 1st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Now, more than ever, it is important to be mindful of employees’ entire wellbeing.

Stressing Safely

Published: Tuesday September 1st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Stress can erode physical functioning and adversely affect our body, but it also has direct effects on safety.

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