Risk Management… OSHA watch 21 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 Proposed revisions to Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyards finalized The June 27, 2017 proposal to revise the construction and shipyards standards was finalized on September 30. A news release notes the…
Risk Management… Legal Corner 19 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 ADA Inflexible maximum leave policy leads to $550,000 settlement Delaware-based Connections CSP provides services in correctional and other state facilities. The EEOC determined the company fired people with disabilities who…
Risk Management… HR Tip: Employees cannot decline FMLA leave even when a collective bargaining agreement says otherwise 14 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 In March 2019, the DOL issued an opinion letter that neither an employee nor an employer may decline FMLA leave when an eligible employee is absent for an FMLA-qualifying reason.…
Uncategorized NIOSH checklist helps companies evaluate the effectiveness of Hearing Loss Prevention Programs 12 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 Although much has been done to reduce hearing hazards in the workplace, occupational hearing loss is still the number one reported worker illness in manufacturing. Every day noises are more…
Uncategorized Seven ways to improve Workplace Health Promotion Programs for all-sized employers 7 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 While workplace wellness programs began as a niche industry, they eventually morphed into comprehensive programs for worksites of all sizes. They're touted as an effective business strategy to improve the…
Uncategorized Things you should know 5 Nov 2019 NSC offers free toolkit to fight opioid abuse The National Safety Council (NSC) is offering a free toolkit to help employers address the opioid crisis. The Opioids at Work Employer Toolkit addresses…
Risk Management… OSHA’s Top 10 violations: three action steps for employers 2 Nov 20192 Nov 2019 For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection - General Requirements is the most frequently cited standard, OSHA announced at the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo. The rest of…
