What is Hazard Communication (HazCom)?
What is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard? The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule to update its existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The OSHA Hazard…
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Wildfires Effects of Short-term Exposure to Particulate Matter on COVID-19
Study Finds Wildfires Amplify Effects of Short-term Exposure to Particulate Matter on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths As of August 17, 2021, nine new wildfires were reported across Montana, Washington, California,…
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…
CDC Update: Vaccinated Teachers and Students Do Not Need Masks Indoors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance, stating K-12 students benefit from in-person learning, and prioritizing safely returning to in-person instruction in fall 2021. The updated…
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…