An alarm bell has sounded for healthcare facilities as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues two Willful COVID-19 Citations with nearly $300,000 in proposed penalties.
On August 4th, OSHA...more
8/10/2021
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Workplace Safety
Complaints OSHA has received from workers include the lack of available PPE, such as respirators, gloves and gowns, lack of training on appropriate standards, and possible COVID-19 illnesses in the workplace. Another concern...more
1) OSHA has issued a comprehensive document "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19."
That Guidance categorizes employers under "Very High Risk," "High Risk," "Medium Risk," and "Lower Risk," categories. The...more