OSHA Heat Resources for Employers
Provide your workers with information so they understand the risks of heat exposure and what actions to take. Keep materials easily accessible in the workplace.
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OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has suspended implementation and enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private employers after a federal court
Read moreManufacturers Not Part of OSHA’s New COVID Order
Initial communication on the order suggested it would apply to all industries, but White House officials said the science didn’t call for that.
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OSHA Reverses Course on COVID Emergency Standards
OSHA has changed its mind and says it now will issue Emergency Temporary Standards that employers will be expected to follow related to COVID-19 in the workplace. Final rules are expected in June.
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OSHA: Cover Cost of Vaccine, Do Not Distinguish Vaccinated
The guidelines also suggest employers consider protections and reasonable accommodations for workers at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19,
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Temperatures Rise – OSHA Discusses Worker Safety
New and temporary workers are most at risk to the hazards of excessive heat. OSHA offers suggestions on drafting a heat illness prevention plan.
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Lawmakers Propose More Workplace Virus Protections
The new standards would require companies to develop protocols for each element of an entire program. The so-called emergency temporary standard would give regulators the power to issue citations or fines.
Read moreOSHA Releases Top 10 Most Frequent Citations
OSHA has released the list of its 10 most frequently cited standards during the 2018 fiscal year.
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