S+H Staff

Amendment to Illinois law closes loophole on COVID-19 workplace protections

Springfield, IL — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law a bill that amends the state’s Health Care Right of Conscience Act to clarify that it isn’t a violation to implement workplace measures intended to prevent the spread of deadly communicable diseases such as COVID-19.

Enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS to begin Jan. 10

Cincinnati — The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld OSHA’s emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 vaccination, testing and masking, with a 2-1 decision issued Dec. 17.

Cloud-based lone-worker monitoring

Are monitoring devices cloud connected? In other words, are they sending data in real-time on the location, state and wellness of employees?

United Rentals Inc.

As North America’s largest provider of rental equipment, United Rentals is an industry leader in jobsite safety and compliance. We train thousands of workers each year in jobsite and operator safety, as well as OSHA certifications, with a robust list of courses delivered by a team of professional trainers or online.
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Skedco Inc.

The Sked Stretcher system offers greater versatility than any other system. It performs confined space, water, vertical-rope, military, helicopter and virtually any other types of rescues. Compact, lightweight and backpackable, it floats nearly vertically and will accommodate almost any size patient.

Safety Rail Co.

Combining safety and style, our Accu-Fit Rail system provides upscale aesthetics to complement your building’s unique architecture. In addition to its stylish design, Accu-Fit saerves as a functional, OSHA-compliant fall-protection solution that installs by pinning into our weighted base plates (without rooftop penetration of any kind).

SafeStart

Built on 20 years of client success, SafeStart Now reduces injuries 24/7 by addressing human factors. It uses the latest in adult learning design principles to improve training outcomes and reduce classroom time – all while engaging workers in a positive culture of safety.

National Association of Safety Professionals

HAZWOPER Train-The-Trainer is an exciting, 40-hour IACET-accredited course that will cover the regulatory and training requirements of the HAZWOPER standard. The course exceeds OSHA’s Train-the-Trainer requirements necessary to teach all HAZWOPER topics.
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Columbia Southern University

When technology and education work together, you benefit. At Columbia Southern University, we believe in harnessing the power of technology to make the most of your time. With no required login times and courses starting almost every month, CSU’s online courses are designed to fit your schedule.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Learn, network and connect from anywhere in the world so you can advance your safety knowledge and keep the workplace safe. Visit bcspgls.com to register today for the Global Learning Summit, a one-of-a-kind three-day event!

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