Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise can lead to temporary changes to hearing like tinnitus, […]
OSHA Hearing Conservation Requirements More
New guidance published last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest a move away from the restrictive measures utilized in the past. On Thursday, they said
CDC Announces New COVID-19 Guidance More
What is Reasonable Suspicion Testing? Employers who have an established workplace drug testing program may often have a reasonable suspicion policy included. Reasonable suspicion testing, also known as for-cause or
Reasonable Suspicion Testing: An Employer’s Guide More
A growing portion of workers say that they experience routine work-related stress – a whopping 83% in the United States. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines
Work-related Stress: Strategies for Employers More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone. While that estimate may trigger some alarms for employers,
Four Indirect Costs of Workplace Injuries More
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), along with other partners have released a new set of best practices to better protect the health and safety of temporary
Best Practices for Employing Temporary Workers More
When they think of safety hazards at work, many people picture worksites with heavy machinery, manufacturing floors, and employees engaging in demanding manual tasks under laborious circumstances. This is not
Hidden Dangers in the Office More
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, with the greatest amount of activity from mid-August to mid- October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s outlook
Worker Safety During Hurricane Season More
A coalition of state attorneys general, led by New Jersey’s acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin, has written a letter supporting OSHA’s proposed changes to their injury and illness recordkeeping rules.
Attorney Generals Voice Support for OSHA’s Proposed Recordkeeping Updates More
There has been an undeniable buzz around CBD the past few years and business is booming. One study predicts that by 2025 it will hit 16 billion dollars in the
Can CBD Cause a Positive Drug Screen? More
