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Protecting Organizations from Extreme Heat Waves Across the United States

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June 2024 broke global records as the hottest month according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) 175-year dataset. It was also the 13th month in a row of record-high temperatures, tying the...more

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The Heat is On: A First Look at OSHA’s Proposed Heat Standard

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On July 2, 2024, OSHA released its long-awaited national heat illness and injury prevention standard as predicated in an earlier blog article. It applies to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work in all general...more

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OSHA Invites Feedback on Proposed Rule for Protecting Workers from Excessive Heat: Employers Should Remember the NLRA and LMRA

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to propose a new rule requiring employers to protect employees exposed to high temperatures at work. This federal government regulation is the first of its kind to...more

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OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program Focusing on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

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It is perhaps not a surprise to anyone familiar with e-commerce and the corresponding infrastructure that was developed to deliver all those packages, but according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...more

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Slipping and Sliding Through the Big Game and Workday

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Updated: Feb 15, 2023 - The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles were scheduled to face off on the Biggest Stage, but it looked more like they were facing off on the Biggest Ice Rink.  Both teams appeared to slip...more

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard Hats, Head Injuries & OSHA

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Introduction - In 2021 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 68,170 head injuries with 15,730 of those injuries involving eyes. Protecting employees from potential head injuries is an important function of any...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: November 2021 #2

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Lend Your Caregivers A Hand During The COVID-19 Crisis

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Here's how employers can help families. According to a World Health Organization report, men are more likely than women to become sick with COVID-19. But unlike recent recessions, in which men suffered the most job losses,...more

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