Washington — OSHA has published an overview of its most common COVID-19-related citations – and a reminder of employer requirements.

Aurora, CO — Protecting the health and safety of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will be a high priority for President-elect Joe Biden as he prepares to take office in January, according to former OSHA chief David Michaels.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced the appointment of Mark Chung as vice president of its Roadway Practice Area – effective Nov. 16.

Salem, OR — An emergency temporary standard intended to protect workers in Oregon from exposure to COVID-19 is set to go into effect Nov. 16.

Washington — The Senate Appropriations Committee is seeking to cut OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, although it’s unclear if that will come to fruition in fiscal year 2021.

Itasca, IL — NIOSH Director John Howard is among the speakers recently confirmed for the National Safety Council virtual State of COVID-19 Response and Future World of Work Summit.

Arlington, VA — Fatalities involving miners clearing material and obstructions in confined spaces have prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert.

Washington — OSHA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will host virtual public meetings Nov. 19 in preparation for a pair of United Nations meetings.

Cambridge, MA — Beginning physical therapy days, rather than weeks, after suffering a low back injury is associated with better outcomes, according to the results of a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Washington — Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia has renewed the two-year charter for the OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, according to a notice published in the Nov. 6 Federal Register.