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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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OSHA expands Severe Violator Enforcement Program

By Alana Smart | September 21, 2022

In place since 2010, OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) has focused on inspections of employers who have a history ...

Young Workers May Have Higher Risk of Occupational Exposure

By Alana Smart | May 31, 2022

Workers under the age of 25 are considered a vulnerable working population. According to the Centers for Disease ...

What Can Cause a Failed DOT Physical Exam?

By Alana Smart | December 21, 2021

Anyone applying for or holding a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required to undergo periodic DOT physical examinations. ...