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18 Mar 2020, 6:45 am
While lung disease is the most prevalent among these occupational groups, they can also develop gastrointestinal cancer, as asbestos fibers, once they enter the body, remain there forever. [read post]
18 Mar 2020, 6:45 am
While lung disease is the most prevalent among these occupational groups, they can also develop gastrointestinal cancer, as asbestos fibers, once they enter the body, remain there forever. [read post]
18 Mar 2020, 6:14 am
Therefore, they should take extra precautions when it comes to personal safety and hygiene. [read post]
18 Mar 2020, 6:14 am
Even though asbestos is rarely used nowadays in these occupations, it was heavily employed before 1980, since it has numerous useful properties. [read post]
18 Mar 2020, 6:00 am
However, for everyone’s safety, we will refrain from handshakes and hugs. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 10:34 am
By Mike Underwood Below are answers to three common questions about COVID-19 and employer obligations under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Is there any OSHA standard or regulation that covers workplace exposure to COVID-19? [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 10:19 am
In an effort to assist employers faced with unique challenges in the context of this pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new Alert and Guidance addressing best practices for minimizing and managing workplace concerns and risks related to COVID-19. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 9:46 am
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that many of these incidents are preventable. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 9:12 am
Meanwhile, certain state plan occupational safety and health agencies have issued guidance regarding compliance with their own unique safety standards. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 8:36 am
The BMAS explains that an employer is obliged under the Occupational Safety Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz) to conduct a risk assessment that considers the health and safety of its employees (Gefährdungsbeurteilung) and develop appropriate protective measures to mitigate identified risks. [read post]
Department of Labor Issues Guidance Addressing COVID-19: OSHA, Wage/Hour, and FMLA Continue Reading…
17 Mar 2020, 7:58 am
” Following is an excerpt: In response to the spreading 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, which has now been declared a national emergency by President Trump, the Department of Labor has released guidance to employers, summarized more fully below: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (“OSHA Guidance”), which identifies measures that… [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 7:22 am
To assist employers’ understandings of their safety and health obligations and preventive measures, OSHA has released an informational guidance titled “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,” describing “lower exposure,” “medium exposure,” and “high or very high exposure” risk occupations and what precautions employers can take with respect to protect employees at each level. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 6:30 am
Hoffman is a highly seasoned physician executive with an extensive background in occupational and environmental health, clinical medicine and transportation safety. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 2:00 am
Every workplace has a periodic investigation, whether it relates to a workers’ compensation matter, an Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) concern, or an employment discrimination claim. [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 1:44 am
The post Do landlords who already have an EICR need a new report to comply with the new electrical safety regulations? [read post]
17 Mar 2020, 1:28 am
The few minutes lost will be worth your safety and peace of mind. [read post]
16 Mar 2020, 12:47 pm
If an employee refuses work due to serious and immediate personal safety concerns, the Occupational Health and Safety Act protects against discipline or discharge by the employer. [read post]
16 Mar 2020, 12:16 pm
As more employers are allowing employees to work remotely and are taking other precautions to protect against the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has weighed in. [read post]
16 Mar 2020, 9:28 am
Restaurant workers, retail store employees, delivery drivers, and other occupations cannot telecommute. [read post]
16 Mar 2020, 9:25 am
Employer Obligations The Occupational Health and Safety Act Under OHSA, an employer is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their workers; employers must take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. [read post]
