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    OSHA Temporarily Suspends Some Recordkeeping Requirements on Work-Relatedness of COVID-19

    Apr 12, 2020
    On Friday, April 10, OSHA issued interim enforcement guidance that provides time-limited exceptions to its recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) for reporting cases of COVID-19.
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    Safety News You Need: Safety Training

    Apr 10, 2020
    Keeping workers safe in today's changing work arrangements requires the latest training tools. This edition of Safety News You Need shares resources you can use to keep your workers up-to-date.
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    Working Together for Safety: Cloth Face Coverings

    Apr 08, 2020
    In the first episode of our "Working Together for Safety" weekly video series, ASSP President Diana Stegall highlights CDC's latest guidance on cloth face coverings.
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    5 Ways Safety Professionals Can Help Remote Workers

    Apr 07, 2020
    As COVID-19 continues to spread, record numbers of employees are working from home — spurring unique worker safety and injury risks. These five steps can help them avoid the main safety risks associated with telecommuting.
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    10 Ways to Reduce Worker Exposure to COVID-19

    Apr 06, 2020
    A new OSHA poster highlights 10 measures employers and safety professionals can take to foster a cleaner, healthier workplace and help prevent workers from contracting COVID-19.
  • Young woman safety professional who is stressed working from home is taking a break to meditate in front of her laptop

    10 Free Resources to Help You Better Manage Stress

    Apr 06, 2020
    Stress can overwhelm anyone at any time, but there are ways to manage it. Here are 10 free resources that could help you stay calm and refocus your energy.
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    Episode 40: Addressing COVID-19 in the Workplace

    Apr 06, 2020
    Michael Serpe, President, SafetyFirstna Inc., discusses the steps employers and safety professionals can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
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    OSHA Guidance on N95 Shortage

    Apr 03, 2020
    OSHA has issued interim guidance to help address nationwide shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators.
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    Safety News You Need: Business Continuity

    Apr 03, 2020
    Responding to and recovering from a crisis effectively requires planning and a range of tools designed to help you keep your workers safe and your business running. This edition of Safety News You Need shares resources for developing a business continuity plan.
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    COVID-19: CDC Guidance on Returning to Work

    Apr 02, 2020
    With the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise, what steps should you take if one of your workers has the virus, and when should they be allowed to return to work? The CDC offers guidance on prudent timelines for different scenarios.

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