The memorandum states, “All employers whose employees are required to use or are permitted voluntary use of respiratory protection must continue to manage their respiratory protection programs (RPPs) in accordance with the OSHA respirator standard, and should pay close attention to shortages of N95s during the COVID-19 pandemic.” READ MORE...
The COVID-19 pandemic is at the top of everyone’s mind right now, but for EHS professionals nationwide this pandemic is especially challenging. Health and Safety professionals are at the front lines of prevention for their organizations, and employers must recognize their responsibility in halting the spread of the virus. As of this writing (8:30 am […] READ MORE...
Symptoms for the coronavirus can be similar to the flu and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath and can appear from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Currently, there is no drug treatment or vaccine for the coronavirus. READ MORE...
WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Donald J. Trump’s memorandum on the availability of respirators during the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new temporary guidance regarding the enforcement of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard. This guidance is aimed at ensuring healthcare workers have full access to needed […] READ MORE...
Many government officials, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have called on employers to allow their employees to work from home whenever possible to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. Telework can be quite productive if employers adhere to best practice. In some cases, employers have found themselves with little […] READ MORE...
