Items Tagged with 'Emergency preparedness'

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. That means they need to be part of our family’s emergency preparedness plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and any other type of disaster that can occur where we live.

Washington — OSHA has extended until June 21 the comment period on proposed updates to its emergency response standard.

State College, PA — This year’s tornado season is predicted to be more active than usual, so experts are urging employers and workers to be prepared – this spring and beyond.

Washington — OSHA is seeking to “address the full range of hazards currently facing emergency responders” via a recently released proposed rule.

Tumwater, WA — In an effort to protect workers against unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued permanent rules on the hazard.

Washington — OSHA is eyeing January for publication of a proposed update to its standard on emergency response to expand safety and health protections for first responders.

Washington — An update to OSHA’s standard on emergency response is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

Los Angeles — At 10:19 a.m. local time on Oct. 19, an estimated 47 million people around the world will take part in an earthquake preparedness drill.

Washington — A new NIOSH document is intended to help underground coal miners be prepared for emergency escape.

Do your workers know how to respond to emergency situations?