S+H Staff

Washington — Citing data that shows hospitalizations “may increase significantly in the coming weeks,” OSHA has extended its revised National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 until further notice.

Join the Health Action Alliance, Vaccinate Your Family and the SAFER team from the National Safety Council at 1 p.m. Central on July 20 for a webinar on how employers can take action on child vaccination.

Summer festivals, carnivals and fairs mean fun – and food! Cotton candy, corndogs, kettle corn and deep-fried candy bars are just a few of the treats you’re likely to find. But when making your choices, take a few moments to think about food safety.

You home may lose power for any number of reasons, including storms, wind damage and lighting strikes. If the lights go out, do you know what to do?

San Diego — Saying “thank you” and expressing other forms of gratitude to co-workers can lead to better cardiovascular response in high-stress situations, results of a recent study show.

Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is a step closer to reality after OSHA recently published a proposed rule outlining its initial approval.

Too much heat isn’t good for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for older adults, the National Institute on Aging says.

Greenbelt, MD — A recent, unannounced inspection blitz of trucks and buses resulted in 14.1% of those checked being placed out of service for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced June 22.

Download Avetta's new white paper to learn all about new and upcoming changes to OSHA penalties and standards.

Download this checklist to get practical ways to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses.