Legislative Things you should know 13 Oct 202019 Sep 2020 NCCI's 2020 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report In addition to a comprehensive review of the activity in more than 20 states to address workers' compensation presumptions of compensability in response…
Uncategorized OSHA Watch 2 4 Aug 202021 Jul 2020 Guidance to ensure uniform enforcement of Silica Standards A compliance directive was issued, designed to ensure uniformity in inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in general industry, maritime,…
Uncategorized Controlling workers comp costs: insights from five studies 28 Jul 202021 Jul 2020 Study: 2020 workplace safety index - Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. Findings: Each year this study researches the top 10 causes of the most serious workplace injuries, those that cause employees to miss…
Uncategorized OSHA PPE requirements and COVID-19 23 Jul 202021 Jul 2020 COVID-19 has not changed an employer's responsibilities nor the primary tenets of OSHA's PPE Standard. Employers must begin by conducting a hazard assessment in accordance with the PPE standard (29…
Uncategorized OSHA Watch 1 22 Jul 202021 Jul 2020 New resources - COVID-19 Guidelines for reopening non-essential businessesThe document lays out a three-phase reopening strategy. It lists recommendations for each phase and provides examples of how to implement hazard assessments, controls,…
Uncategorized Things you should know 7 Jul 202013 Jun 2020 Database of EPA-approved disinfectants for COVID-19 pandemic available via app The Environmental Protection Agency has released its List N Tool, a new web-based application (app) that allows smartphone users and others…
Uncategorized OSHA watch (part 2) 1 Jul 202013 Jun 2020 Heat illness prevention A new video on heat hazard recognition and prevention is available. Cal/OSHA issued a news release reminding employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Construction safety A virtual stand-down to…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 30 Jun 202013 Jun 2020 Guidance on distancing Recent guidance focuses on strategies to implement social distancing in the workplace. Spanish version. It urges employers to isolate workers showing symptoms of coronavirus until they can go home…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 28 May 202014 May 2020 Recent fines and awards Florida Cathcart Construction Company-Florida LLC was cited for exposing employees to excavation hazards at worksites in Orlando and Winter Garden. The general contractor faces $303,611 in…
Uncategorized Things you should know: 7 May 202020 Apr 2020 State news: Coronvirus resources All states Most states have dedicated webpages on the coronavirus at their statename.gov website with links for businesses The National Conference of State Legislature's website has a list of passed…
