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Dealing with Cold and Flu Season During a Pandemic
As health authorities face a cold and flu season that coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, experts encourage the public to…
NSC Report: How COVID 19 Will Fundamentally Change Future Workplaces
A new National Safety Council report found continued remote work, increased focus on flexible work arrangements and mental health, and…
Fatal Work Injuries Increased Again in 2019, Non-fatal Injuries Remained Steady
Newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that fatal workplace injuries increased 2 percent from 2018…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Voting Sites on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 3, millions of Americans are expected to vote in the U.S. presidential election. This year, Election Day…
2019 Workforce Positive Drug Tests Highest in 16 Years
The rate of positive workforce drug tests hit a sixteen-year high – reaching 4.5% in 2019, according to a new…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Voting Centers
Polling jurisdictions face serious challenges to safely conduct in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health and safety are top concerns…
New OSHA COVID-19 FAQs – and Fines
​As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, OSHA has released new COVID-19 FAQs for employers, as well as information on recent COVID…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Schools and Universities
Schools and educational institutions across the country are working hard to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19, and it’s…
10 Most Common Types of OSHA Violations
FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS OSHA requires that Fall Protection be used at elevations of 4 feet for General Industry and 6…
A Complete Guide to Workplace Safety Signs
Safety signs are used across industries to promote workplace safety. They reduce accidents and injuries by serving as easily recognizable…
