Reopening Series

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 policies for the novel coronavirus, specifically regarding increased inspections and recordkeeping. The…

Jesse Allred | August 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Reopening Schools: Using Visual Communication to Promote Safety

As states are figuring out what the upcoming school year may look like, it’s clear that it will be months before schools can fully reopen without any restrictions. From temperature screenings to staggered recess times, schools will have a lot to consider whenever they are able to open their doors again. Many districts are looking at several, flexible options for fall that involve some combination of in-person…

Jesse Allred | July 20, 2020 | Floor Marking, Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Reopening Series

Elections 2020: Keeping Voters Safe at the Polls

Even with record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States, the wheels of democracy must still turn. For voters planning on showing up to the polls this November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published considerations for preventing the spread of coronavirus at election polling locations. According to the CDC, elections with single-day, in-person voting are at higher risk for coronavirus spread. By offering…

Jesse Allred | July 14, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

OSHA Guidance: Protecting Oil and Gas Workers During COVID-19

Earlier this week, OSHA published guidance for the oil and gas industry sector as a supplement to the general interim guidance for workers and employers of workers at increased risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. In addition to following the guidance from federal agencies, employers must stay updated with changing outbreak conditions in the local area, including the spread of the virus and testing availability. Most activities…

Jesse Allred | July 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

OSHA’s Guidance on Reopening Non-Essential Businesses

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to make its impact around the world, economies are slowly but surely emerging from a standstill—which means that many non-essential business owners are looking for guidance as they ask their employees to come back to work again. OSHA recently released recommendations, called “Guidance on Returning to Work,” that aims to help both employers and employees with reopening businesses safely. The guidance…

Laura Myers | June 24, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Food Safety: Protecting Processing Workers from COVID-19

Food processing facilities, such as ones that process meat and poultry, are considered to be critical infrastructure in the food and agriculture industry. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, all processing facilities that are continuing operations should take measures to protect their workers from being exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. Recent outbreaks at facilities such as a Tyson Foods chicken processing plant in North Carolina have unfortunately…

Laura Myers | June 22, 2020 | Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Healthy Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Patients are beginning to return to their dentist for regularly scheduled cleanings and procedures. As dental offices begin to resume care as normal, it’s important to remember these workplaces warrant specific infection control considerations. While generally considered an essential business, rules for dental offices differ greatly from state to state and at the peak of stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, most dental offices around the country were closed…

Jesse Allred | June 18, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Protecting Agriculture Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Every industry faces unique challenges when it comes to protecting their workers as COVID-19 makes an impact around the world. Employees on farms, ranches, and other agriculture production worksites are considered to be essential, but the agricultural sector especially faces difficulties; by the of nature operations, it can be hard to implement social distancing, and tools and equipment are frequently shared. On top of this, many agriculture…

Laura Myers | June 15, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Protecting Stockroom and Loading Dock Workers During the Pandemic

As the novel coronavirus makes its impact around the world, frontline workers have been acknowledged and appreciated. Rightly so, retail workers have been regarded as essential alongside healthcare workers and first responders. Retail employees that work in stockrooms and on loading docks especially play an important role in ensuring that people continue to receive the food and supplies they need as the pandemic continues. It’s essential to…

Laura Myers | June 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | PPE, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Reopening Workplaces Safely with a Return-to-Work Team

With so much uncertainty about the lasting impact of COVID-19 and regions beginning to lift stay at home orders, companies need to be prepared to welcome employees back. One way organizations can focus on how to best decrease the spread of the virus and lower the impact on the workplace is by putting together a Return to Work Team. Employees Return to Work As companies begin to…

Jesse Allred | June 3, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series, Safety, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

5 Ways Construction Sites Can Work Safely Amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to affect every state in the United States, construction crews are continuing to work on houses, roads, and buildings across the country. Construction firms, generally deemed as essential businesses, are having to change way they operate to protect themselves and the public. Like with any workplace hazard, employers should assess the hazards which workers may be exposed to, evaluate the risk of exposure, and…

Jesse Allred | May 29, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Construction Safety, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Health, OSHA, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Resuming Elective Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic first began to impact countries around the world earlier this year, non-essential healthcare procedures and elective surgeries were postponed partly to ensure that sufficient supplies were kept available for hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. Surgery and other medical care is deemed “elective” if the procedure can be delayed, without causing significant harm to the patient. Now that the first surge of the pandemic…

Laura Myers | May 28, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Healthcare, PPE, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Back to Operations: Manufacturing Safety During the COVID-19 Outbreak

As more businesses are given permission to reopen, many manufacturing facilities are returning to normal operations. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, the way that workers must be protected has changed and manufacturing must now incorporate new health and safety policies. While these policies will be implemented differently in each facility, all manufacturers can protect their workforce by proactively enacting social distancing policies, promoting a culture of…

Jesse Allred | May 21, 2020 | Safety Solutions | Health, OSHA, PPE, Reopening Series, Safety, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Reopening Gyms: Health + Safety Tips for Fitness Clubs

As more businesses are given the green light to reopen, health and fitness clubs are beginning to plan how they will safely welcome their members back. Although it’s exciting to work out again, this is a gradual return under specific circumstances. Any reopening of fitness centers must include health and safety protocols that are applicable to every business: enhanced cleaning, social distancing, and temporarily limited services. Opening…

Laura Myers | May 20, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Reopening Series, Safety Signs, Safety Tips, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Reopening Retail: Social Distancing for Shoppers

Brick-and-mortar retailers have been hit particularly hard by the current coronavirus pandemic. As states slowly begin to allow certain workplaces to reopen, retailers need to bring their employees back, keep customers safe, and adapt operations to a new normal, all while adhering to local government guidelines. It’s a time of uncertainty, but there are a few things retailers can do to smooth the process and safely welcome…

Laura Myers | May 14, 2020 | Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Health, Reopening Series, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety