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8/25/2020
Amid COVID-19 Whistleblower Complaints, OIG Makes OSHA Recommendations
The US Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General has concluded that OSHA must improve its Whisteblower Protection Program after an audit report revealed the agency failed to respond to complaints in a timely manner.
8/11/2020
Beirut Explosion Strikes Similarities to 2013 West, TX Incident, Says CSB
Last week, the Chairman of the US Chemical Safety and Hazardous Investigation Board (CSB) released a statement reflecting that the massive chemical explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4 may have similar characteristics to the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion of 2013.
6/9/2020
Return to Work: Recommendations to Keep Employees Safe
Last month, OSHA issued guidance to help employers ensure safe social distancing as many workers across the US return to work. The alert details a variety of ways managers and safety officers can implement social distancing to prevent coronavirus spread..jpg?ext=.jpg)
6/1/2020
How to Safely Disinfect Your Workplace: HazCom Considerations
As states begin reopening, many facilities will need to rethink how to clean and disinfect the workplace to protect employees from COVID-19 and comply with State and Federal guidelines. However, these changes may require new or revised OSHA hazard communication strategies, depending on which cleaning/disinfecting agents are being used.
6/1/2020
Who Really Needs HAZWOPER Training?
OSHA's HAZWOPER Standard is one of the most widely-known–and most misunderstood–set of regulations in the world of environmental health and safety. Here we break down why HAZWOPER training may be required for you and your employees, and how to choose an appropriate course.
5/11/2020
OSHA Investigates Nearly 200 Coronavirus Workplace Safety Claims
OSHA launched 192 coronavirus-related workplace safety investigations between February 19 and April 23 to determine whether employers failed to adequately protect their workers. This is the culmination of thousands of complaints fielded by investigators since January relating to the pandemic.
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