Worker Safety
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Worker Safety articles below.
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.
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.
National COSH Releases Eight-Point Agenda For Worker Safety
Group claims OSHA has been a catastrophic failure during pandemic; agenda outlines how Biden-Harris Administration can protect workers and rebuild economy.
OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance On Coronavirus
New guidance from OSHA lists essential elements in a program to mitigate, prevent the spread of coronavirus in the workplace.
As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety And Health Remain OSHA Priority
As more workplaces begin to reopen, OSHA is reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards.
CENTRIC Non-Contact Temperature Checking
The CSE1008 and RL-A8 help identify visitors and employees who may have an elevated temperature, to ensure they get further screening before potentially exposing others.
Autonomous Vehicles Transport COVID-19 Tests
Autonomous vehicles are being used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Werner Expands Fall Protection Safety
New Werner fall protection products include two upgraded anchorage connectors for working on both wood and metal structures and drop safety equipment to keep tools accessible and workers safe while working at height.
OSHA Enforcement And Compliance Increased In 2019
In its mission to keep workplaces free of hazards, OSHA significantly increased the number of inspections and provided a record amount of compliance assistance during FY 2019.
Everbridge Partnership Helps Protect Employees
Everbridge announced a partnership with RiskBand as part of its strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, regardless of their physical location.
