How to Prevent Heat Stress in the Workplace
Each year thousands of workers are injured or die from heat stress they experience in the workplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns employers and workers of…
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OSHA Announces Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region V office in Chicago has announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP), a targeted outreach and enforcement of OSHA’s occupational noise exposure standard…
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) circulated a news release announcing the U.S. Department of Labor’s much awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). With some…
Liability Claims Spike: Rush to Restart Suspended Business Operations
Insurance Liability Claims Spike as Accident Risks Rise in Rush to Restarting Suspended Business Industry Operations A post-pandemic trend has emerged within the insurance industry as businesses rush to reopen…
CDC Interim Mask Guidance Update
On May 13, 2021, the CDC issued updated guidance, “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People”. With this updated guidance ”fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a…