On November 4th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) in an effort aimed to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace. The […]
OSHA Suspends COVID Vaccine ETS More
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard applies to employers whose employees respond, investigate, or clean up hazardous materials. The HAZWOPER standard provides employers, emergency response workers, and
About HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance More
With the holiday season swiftly approaching, many families are relying on at-home rapid COVID tests to provide some peace of mind. Several rapid tests have been approved for use. While
At-home Rapid COVID Testing: A convenient option this holiday season More
While extreme heat conditions were a hot button issue this year, with OSHA going as far as to create a federal heat stress prevention rule, extreme heat is not the
Update: November 9, 2021 – In the brief order, a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the new vaccine standard. It was said that
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard More
November is American Diabetes Month and is a time to promote awareness of diabetes management. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body processes
Diabetes and the Workplace More
States have 60 days to downgrade licenses of drivers with drug and alcohol violations Effective November 8th, rulings from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will require any
FMCSA Calls for Downgrade of CDL More
Last year, tuberculosis (TB) was the second deadliest infectious killer worldwide, behind only COVID-19. For the first time in over a decade, the number of people killed by tuberculosis has
Tuberculosis Deaths On The Rise For First Time In A Decade More
Medical screening and medical surveillance are terms which are often used interchangeably, however they are two distinct services. They are both integral to your employees’ occupational health programs. Medical screenings
Medical Screenings vs Medical Surveillance – What’s the Difference? More
October 10th was an important day for many. World Mental Health Day is a day to recognize and raise awareness of mental health issues across the globe. This year it
5 Things Employers Can Do to Support Mental Health More
