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Top Safety News for <<*First Name>>, March, 2020
OSHA Guidance for Workplaces Regarding COVID-19
OSHA Silica Exposure NEP Extended
Coronavirus Info for Employers from the CDC
Productivity Tips for Working from Home
What's Nnew at ComplianceSigns: MUTCD-compliant Traffic Signs
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OSHA Guidance for Workplaces and COVID-19
As part of its worker-protection role, OSHA has prepared a document to
help employers prepare their workplaces for the coronavirus pandemic.
The document contains recommendations and descriptions of mandatory
safety and health standards. It is intended to help employers and workers
identify risk levels in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate
control measures to implement.
Learn more.
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2. When you need a specific sign for your business or workplace, you'll find it
at ComplianceSigns.com. We offer compliant, affordable signs for nearly
any situation. Here are some of our latest additions:
MUTCD Compliant Traffic Signs. ComplianceSigns now has roadway
signs for speed limits, railroad crossings, object markers, STOP, YIELD
and other traffic control uses, available in 3 grades of reflective material:
Engineer-Grade Prismatic for visibility in low-light conditions
High-Intensity Prismatic that is three times brighter than Engineer-
Grade
Diamond-Grade High-Prism that is more than ten times brighter
than Engineer-Grade
New COVID-19 Coronavirus Page with a collection of signs related to
handwashing and hygiene, plus links to COVID-19 resources to help
protect workers.
What Business and Employers Need to Know About
Coronavirus
Get advice for employers from the CDC: What is a coronavirus; How does
it spread; How to avoid getting sick; What may happen and more. With
links to additional resources for childcare and healthcare facilities, testing
labs and more.
Learn more.
OSHA Extends Silica Exposure Emphasis Program
in 4 Areas
OSHA is extending its emphasis program for silica exposure in West
Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. The NEP
on respirable crystalline silica will target specific industries expected to
have the highest numbers of workers exposed to silica. It will also focus on
the enforcement of two new silica standards.
Learn more.(pdf)
Tips for Productivity and Health While Working
From Home
The COVID-19 emergency has sent many workers scrambling to work
from home while still managing families and home life. For many workers,
creating boundaries between work and personal life can be a difficult
adjustment. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and sane while
you're working from home, self-isolating or in self-quarantine.
Learn more.
March Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
Temporary OSHA Enforcement Guidance for Respirator Fit-Testing in Healthcare
OSHA has issued temporary guidance regarding its Respiratory Protection standard to ensure healthcare workers
have access to N95 respiratory protection. OSHA recommends healthcare personnel who provide direct care to
patients with known or suspected coronavirus with other respirators that provide equal or higher protection, such as
N99 or N100 or other respirators. The guidance also recommends healthcare employers change from a quantitative
fit testing method to a qualitative method to preserve integrity of N95 respirators. Learn more.
White Paper Identifies 9 Exceptions to OSHA Injury Reporting
In most cases, injuries that occur at work are work-related and must be recorded to maintain compliance with OSHA
regulation. That said, OSHA provides nine specific exceptions to this general rule. A white paper from Lion
Technology outlines reporting rules and the nine exceptions. Download the paper (pdf).
First Aid Kits for Lone Workers
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3. Making sure employees who work alone stay safe is a unique challenge for safety professionals. It’s important to
make sure lone workers are well trained in first aid, have everything they need in their first aid kits, and understand
how they should react in the event of an accident. For example, first aid kits for lone workers should include many
additional items not typically found in a multi-employee kit. Learn more.
NIOSH Advice on N95 Respirator Use and Fit for Healthcare Workers
To aid healthcare facilities experiencing shortages of N95 respirators, the NIOSH Science blog has published
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators in Healthcare Settings, as well as information on respirator
fit, proper use and strategies to achieve the best respirator fit during a crisis. Read more.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
March 26 - Defending Against the Top Four Killers of Construction Workers
April 9 - Vision & Eye Occupational Health
April 16 - Disaster Preparation: The Safety Pro's Role in Planning for a Pandemic
April 29 - Distracted Driving: Employer Liability and a Risk Manager's Worst Nightmare
On-Demand - Are You in Compliance with NFPA 652 Standard on Combustible Dust?
Learn more or sign up.
Safety Tip:
Scaffold Safety from Bottom to Top
Although March is Ladder Safety Month, scaffolding safety is just as
important. Scaffolding can be safer and more efficient than using a ladder
on bigger jobs, but many workers die from scaffold related accidents.
Planning ahead, providing proper equipment and training, and practicing
the best safety measures can help keep your workers safe and productive.
Learn more.
SDS-Based Chemical Sign Selector Makes It Easy
to Find the Signs You Need
Defining which signs to use for each chemical in your workplace is a
challenge. Safety Data Sheets are the best source for details, so we
analyzed sheets for the most common industrial chemicals to develop our
easy-to-use chemical sign selector tool.
Using this new tool, you simply enter a chemical name, CAS number or
UN number to quickly view a unique ComplianceSigns Chemical Safety
Collection of relevant signs for that chemical. Choices include PPE, GHS,
Hazmat, NFPA, DOT and more. You can also access a free SDS for each
chemical. Now you can find appropriate signs in seconds, including
dozens of GHS and ISO-format chemical PPE safety signs we added as a
result of our research.
Give it a try.
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