Tag: OSHA

OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.

electrical safety

Arc Flash And Electrical Safety Services From Master Lock

Master Lock Company's Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Services help companies of all sizes mitigate electrical hazards and achieve regulatory compliance.
extreme heat

OSHA Introduces Measures To Protect Workers From Extreme Heat

Enhanced, expanded measures apply to indoor and outdoor workplaces, are part of an interagency Biden-Harris administration effort to protect workers, communities.
cleaning strategy

The Future Of The Cleaning Industry

As we enter a new era, it’s important to analyze your role and reevaluate your cleaning strategy.
heat exposure

Cooling Solutions Feature: OSHA, Heat Exposure, And Worker Safety

Building owners and operators need an effective cooling strategy to protect workers from excessive heat exposure.
healthcare workers Covid-19

OSHA Seeks Input On Protecting Healthcare Workers From Covid-19

OSHA is seeking comments related to the development of a final standard to protect healthcare workers from workplace exposure to Covid-19.
Workplace Training Grants

OSHA Announces More Than $3M In Workplace Safety Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor will award $3.2 million in Susan Harwood grants for workplace safety and health training on infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
NACOSH meeting

NACOSH To Hold Two Public Meetings This Month

The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will meet on Feb. 22; Heat Injury and Illness Work Group will gather Feb. 25.
COVID-19 vaccination policies

Breaking News: SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Workplace Vaccine, Testing ETS

The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration does not have the authority to impose workplace vaccine or testing requirements, blocking an OSHA ETS. 
workplace fatalities

ASSP Sees Uncertainty In Workplace Fatality Report

Despite the reported decline in fatal work injuries, a worker still lost their life due to a work-related injury every two hours in 2020.
Kentucky tornado

OSHA Offers Tornado Preparedness, Response Guidance

In the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak across eight states, OSHA's Tornado Response and Recovery webpage offers tips to keep workers safe.
emergency temporary standard

OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period

The comment period for OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard has been extended to mid-January.
Voluntary Protection Programs

OSHA Launches New Voluntary Protection Programs Portal

OSHA offers a new Voluntary Protection Programs portal, and reminds employers to keep workers trained and healthy during the holiday season.
NACOSH

NACOSH Meeting Scheduled This Month

The Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on November16.
workplace safety

Does Your Security System Enhance Workplace Safety?

Workplace safety can be a serious challenge and business expense for any organization but AI video analytics can help bridge the gap between incident and response by quickly identifying and addressing hazards before they become problems.
hazardous heat conditions

Rulemaking Initiated To Protect Workers From Heat Hazards

Coinciding with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort to protect indoor and outdoor workers, OSHA will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking tomorrow.
Safety Labeling

On-demand Safety Labeling Solution

Safety Labeling Solution pairs a Brother thermal transfer 4" printer with intuitive safety signage design software, as well as a variety of label, ribbon, color, and size options needed to create signage for safety standards and codes.
nonprofit organizations

OSHA Awards Over $11.6M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants

The Harwood Grants focus on targeted training, awareness, creation of safety programs for nonprofit organizations.
Whistleblower Protection Program

OSHA Seeks Input On Whistleblower Protection Program

The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
vaccine

OSHA To Issue Rule On Vaccine Mandates For Private Sector

Last week, President Biden announced several initiatives regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. employers.
training grants

OSHA Awards Worker Safety, Health Training Grants To 37 Nonprofits

More than $6.7 million in grants will fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious diseases, identify preventive measures.
Assessing Industry Benchmarks for Energy Savings and Sustainability

Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability

This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
AI in Facilities Management

Watch Now! AI In Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities

View this free video webinar and find out why AI is coming for the facilities management industry, and how you can use and control it.

[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings

Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.