Because there’s currently no federal heat stress standard, OSHA continues to address workplace heat hazards by citing employers for violations of the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, which requires employers to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards. OSHA claims that between 2015 and 2020, it has conducted approximately 200 heat-related inspections each year, many of which resulted in citations under the General Duty Clause.
There are many hazards in the workplace, but one of the most insidious is mold. Exposure to mold and fungus can lead to health problems for workers, so you need to keep an eye on it. In this EHS Daily Advisor article, learn the basics.
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ESG is a key component in today’s sustainable investment strategies. As more and more organizations enter the ESG arena, it’s important that your organization stand out from the crowd. Download this guide to get started on developing a consistent and transparent strategy that keeps your organization near and dear to consumers, employees, and investors.
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Learn how to protect workers from heat illness and stay OSHA compliant. Watch this free 20-minute webinar on heat stress regulations and prevention strategies.
Heat stress is a serious workplace hazard that occurs when the body is unable to cool itself down effectively. This can lead to many health issues ranging from heat rash, cramps, syncope, exhaustion, and stroke.
Wildfires are becoming increasingly more common with climate change, and they cause major hazards for both people and businesses. This guide is your secret weapon to protecting employee safety and wellbeing, mitigating business risks and liability, and demonstrating proactive safety leadership.
For a bloodborne pathogen to spread, the bodily fluids of an infected person must enter into the bloodstream of another person. The most common cause of transmission in the workplace is when an infected person’s blood enters another person’s bloodstream through an open wound.
This guide provides six essential foundations needed to establish a safety culture and actionable steps you can take to maintain it.
