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OSHA Issues Employer Alerts on COVID-19
Federal OSHA continues to monitor the Coronavirus pandemic situation and issue COVID-19 updates for employers. Here’s a rundown of OSHA…
Construction Safety Practices for COVID-19
While many people are working from home during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many construction projects are in full swing. But…
How to Keep Manufacturing Sites Safe from COVID-19
The Coronavirus pandemic is challenging manufacturers and other businesses around the globe. Although there is no single solution to keep…
How to Create a Safer Work Environment for Your Workplace
A safe workplace is a productive workplace. According to the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the cost…
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
As part of its worker-protection role, OSHA has prepared a document to help employers prepare their workplaces for the coronavirus…
What Business and Employers Need to Know About Coronavirus
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019…
Behavior-Based Approach Can Enhance Construction Safety
The safety management philosophy of “I’m going to catch you doing bad things, and I’ll punish you for them” is…
OSHA Revises NEP on Silica Exposure
OSHA has revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica…
The 10 Highest OSHA Fines of 2019 – and New Penalties for 2020
Federal OSHA issued some hefty fines in 2019. The top fine was more than $1.7 million, and the top 10…
OSHA Updates Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago. The new Recommended…
