Safety and Compliance News
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Amazon Launches Program to Improve Employees’ Health and Safety
Amazon has announced the launch of WorkingWell, a comprehensive program providing employees with physical and mental activities, wellness exercises and healthy eating support that the company says are “scientifically proven to help them recharge Read more... -
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Midwest Workers from Hazardous Noise on the Job
Nearly one in 10 people endure noise levels at work loud enough to cause hearing loss while seven in 10 experience moderately loud noise levels, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, the Bureau’s “Occupational Requirements Survey,” Read more... -
OSHA Updates Guidance on Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
OSHA has issued updated guidance to help employers and workers in non-healthcare-related industries protect workers who are still not vaccinated, with a special emphasis on industries noted for prolonged close-contacts like meat processing, Read more... -
OSHA Seeks to Clarify Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
OSHA has proposed updates in the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces standard. OSHA’s final rule addressing walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment was published in Read more... -
Updates to HazCom May Be Forthcoming
OSHA has issued a notice of informal hearing on the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The hearing will begin Sept. 21, 2021, at 10 a.m., EDT, and will be held virtually using WebEx. If necessary, the hearing will continue from 9:30 a.m Read more... -
NIOSH Creates Tool to Help Assess Worker Well-Being
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has unveiled a new resource designed to measure worker well-being. The NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) is a freely available survey instrument intended to help Read more... -
Eighth Annual National Forklift Safety Day Is on June 8
The eighth annual National Forklift Safety Day will take place virtually on June 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. National Forklift Safety Day serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers and the industry to highlight the safe use of Read more... -
Employers Weigh in On Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
Employment and labor law firm Littler Mendelson P.C. recently surveyed 1,800 companies to see whether they planned to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report: .5% of respondents Read more... -
Identify Employees Who Are at High Risk for Injuries in Your Workplace
Creating an effective safety program requires knowing which employees face the highest risk of on-the-job accidents. Below are two basic strategies that can help safety managers and supervisors identify such workers. Assess job-related risk Read more... -
How to Handle the Heat and Coronavirus Protection
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has strongly recommended the use of face coverings in the workplace to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings, either cloth face coverings or surgical masks, are simple barriers that help prevent Read more...
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