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What Clues from the Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season Mean for the U.S.

August 28, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

While forecasting the exact details of the upcoming flu season in the Northern Hemisphere can be challenging, examining the flu trends from the Southern Hemisphere provides valuable insights into what […]

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Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing

June 3, 2022 / By Alana Smart / Blog

When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made

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Protecting Workers from Carbon Tetrachloride Exposure

By Alana Smart | January 22, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to protect workers from the health hazards associated with ...

New NIOSH Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge

By Alana Smart | January 18, 2023

NIOSH has announced a crowdsourcing competition, the Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. Respirator Fit testing is frequently performed as ...

Report Reveals Workers Want Employers to Prioritize Physical Safety

By Alana Smart | February 8, 2023

Findings from a new report reveal that workers feel strongly that employers should prioritize physical safety. The Workplace ...