On July 14, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule to amend certain provisions of its beryllium standard for the general industry. The new rule becomes effective Sept. 14, 2020.
Managing a fleet and drivers can be a challenge, particularly given the potential for accidents, employee injuries, liability concerns and increased costs associated with vehicle upkeep.
Cloth face coverings are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the cloth face covering coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice. This is called source control. This recommendation is...
Over the last few months, multiple coronavirus outbreaks have been reported in meat processing facilities across the Unites States. Experts attribute frigid temperatures, cramped conditions and long hours as factors that accelerate the spread of coronavirus among workers in this industry.When an employee experiences an occupational illness or injury, their eventual return to the workplace can create numerous challenges. Fortunately, return-to-work programs can help alleviate these concerns by supporting staff as they reintegrate back into the workforce. This infographic outlines the benefits of such programs for...
California employers can use these sample plans and policies to establish guidance regarding heat illness prevention. [caption id="attachment_61761" align="alignleft" width="243"] Download "Heat Illness Prevention – California Policy"[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61763" align="alignleft" width="243"] Download "Heat Illness Prevention Plan - California"[/caption] ...
This program is designed to protect employees working with or near machinery. Due to the severity of injuries associated with the hazardous motions of machines, all machinery must be properly guarded through one or more of the methods described in this program. This program can be...