COVID-19 Articles

CDC’s new guidance offers employers tips on how to implement on-site COVID-19 vaccination programs and outlines steps employers should take before reopening workplaces.

New CDC guidance outlines safety measures to reduce the probability of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens at COVID-19 vaccination sites.

A recent Llloyd’s Register survey examines how new work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected worker mental health and well-being.

ASSP President Deb Roy discusses what we might expect from the next year as COVID-19 vaccines are distributed, and several variables that OSH professionals should consider. “Please keep demonstrating the resilience that has become our trademark during the pandemic,” Roy says. “And please continue to find effective ways to adapt as we move toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.”

ASSP President Deb Roy shares expert insight on the current state of work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week’s Safety News You Need includes a call for guidelines related to aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and a study on incident reporting among temporary construction workers.

A recent survey found that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more lax in properly washing their hands.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights updated COVID-19 guidance; addressing mental health in the workplace; and protecting the health of construction workers.

ASSP President Deb Roy describes the amazing resilience shown by OSH professionals throughout the pandemic. “The pandemic has drained us all physically, emotionally and mentally. But we should be heartened by what we have accomplished during these trying times."

OSHA has developed stronger safety guidance to help employers implement coronavirus protection programs and identify risks that could lead to exposure.