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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard + New Guidance Regarding COVID-19
Even as major cities reach the milestone of 70% vaccinated, OSHA reaffirms the importance of protecting workers from COVID-19. On June 10th, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers as well as new guidance for employers to keep unvaccinated workers and otherwise at-risk workers healthy. Temporary Standard for Healthcare Environments “Too…
Jesse Allred | June 14, 2021 | Industry News
Addressing Heat Stress this Summer
With summer quickly approaching, employers need to be aware of the risk of heat stress and how to prevent it. Excessively warm work conditions in industrial facilities and outside in construction sites not only pose dangers to employees but can also keep your facility from being OSHA compliant. While construction workers account for more than…
Jesse Allred | June 7, 2021 | Safety Solutions
Celebrating National Forklift Safety Day 2021
June 8 marks the eighth annual National Forklift Safety Day! Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, this yearly event serves as a great opportunity for those in the industry to review forklift safety in their own facility. Speakers this year includes James Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor (OSHA), Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director and Publisher…
Jesse Allred | June 2, 2021 | Industry News
National Electrical Safety Month 2021: Connected to Safety
What keeps businesses powered and facilities running can also pose some of the most dangerous hazards to workers. The Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched its annual National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) in an effort to reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Each May, ESFI spearheads the campaign and this year’s theme is…
Jesse Allred | May 5, 2021 | Industry News
Observing National Public Health Week 2021
During the worst public health crisis in our generation, it is especially important to take the time to recognize contributions to public health and look to the future for improvements. This Monday kicks off National Public Health Week! From April 5 to April 11, employees, employers, and individuals alike can join their community to become…
Jesse Allred | April 5, 2021 | Industry News | COVID-19, Healthcare, Safety
Safely Returning to In-Person Learning
The percentages of schools reopening across the country continue to rise as infection rates decline and vaccines are distributed. According to a school opening tracker from Burbio, approximately two-thirds of schools are currently operating at either a hybrid online/in-person learning schedule or entirely in-person classes. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released…
Jesse Allred | February 24, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety
OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19
On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released stronger guidance to help employers better implement a protection program to mitigate and prevent viral spread in the workplace. This guidance is aimed to assist workplaces outside of the healthcare industry to assess their facility in order to determine what necessary control measures should…
Jesse Allred | February 1, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
2021 Spring Scholarship Award Winner Selected
Since we began our scholarship competition nearly five years ago, no one could have imagined what the world would look like today—but we are honored to continue to support scholars even in an uncertain world. As we read through the hundreds of submissions we received this year, we were inspired by the ways in which…
CSS Editorial Staff | January 14, 2021 | Company Updates | Scholarship, Scholarship Winner
COVID-19 Updates from OSHA
COVID-19 cases in the United States are continuing to rise at a staggering rate. To combat this, OSHA has been helping employers safeguard their employees during the pandemic to protect them from COVID-19. State OSHA Agencies issue New COVID-19 Rules There there are nearly a dozen states with their own OSHA-Approved State Plans that allow…
Jesse Allred | December 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Social Distancing
October in Safety: Protecting the Eyes + Ears
October is both Eye Injury Prevention Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month! This is a great time to evaluate your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, replace ill-fitting or damaged equipment, and make sure employees’ hearing + vision is adequately protected. Eye Injury Prevention Month Did you know more than a million people per year…
Jesse Allred | October 12, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Establishing + Enforcing Long-Term COVID-19 Procedures
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, administrative controls—changing behaviors of people—are key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in communities. From keeping our distance to covering our faces, it’s important to keep everyone on the same page about safe and healthy practices. Policies + Procedures With regulations and recommendations…
Jesse Allred | September 30, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Introducing the Winner of the 2020 Fall Scholarship
Even in the middle of a pandemic, we are humbled by the amount of submissions we received this year from students of all ages, backgrounds, and career goals. This summer we received more than 1,000 scholarship submissions from students eager to change the world in these uncertain times. It was not an easy task to…
CSS Editorial Staff | August 7, 2020 | Company Updates | Scholarship, Scholarship Winner
OSHA’s 2020 Safe + Sound Week
Monday, August 10th, kicks off OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week! Each year the agency holds a nationwide event to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety program and continue to offer resources on how to keep workers safe. Why are health and safety programs important? Health and safety programs are one of the…
Jesse Allred | August 6, 2020 | Industry News
Passing an OSHA Inspection During COVID-19
Even with so much uncertainty about COVID-19, your workplace needs to be ready if OSHA comes knocking. You may never know when a compliance officer will show up and preparing for an OSHA inspection now will save you the headache (and possibly fines) later. In May, OSHA announced the Department of Labor adopted revised enforcement…
Jesse Allred | August 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series
Understanding Australian Pipe Marking Standards (AS 1345-1995)
AS 1345-1995 is the Australian pipe marking standard providing a consistent system for identifying the content of pipes and ducts in the workplace. By understanding and following applicable labeling standards, workers are able to quickly identify a pipe’s contents and take the proper safety measures. The standard was developed by Standards Australia—basically the Australian equivalent…
Jesse Allred | July 30, 2020 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Labeling, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety