On Thursday, September 9th, the Biden administration announced it’s six-part “Path Out of the Pandemic”. Among other initiatives, private businesses with more than 100 employees must soon ensure that everyone is fully vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19. What does this mean for you and how can you prepare?
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have teamed up to revise the handbook for workplace safety for small business owners. Find out more about implementing a safety and health program, and what resources are available to you in the new handbook.
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It seems as if you have stumbled across this blog looking for some answers. What do these answers entail? How about what occupational health and medicine really are all about. We know that occupational health and medicine may seem like a dry subject; however the understanding of it can lead to the appreciation and acknowledgment of those who ensure you health and safety in working environments every day. Let us explain how and why important it is as an employer and an employee to understand the field of occupational health.
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National Medical Systems has published a white paper on their approach to managing OSHA Medical Surveillance for employers.
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OSHA is conducting a voluntary private sector survey of over 19,000 employers. The survey looks to poll information regarding safety practices that are in place specifically inspections, hazards and safety management systems. The full press release from OSHA can be found below.
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