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Precautions for All Workers during Flu Season
This guidance provides baseline infection control procedures for seasonal flu. As new information about the current seasonal flu virus becomes available, this workplace guidance will be reevaluated and updated. Employers should ensure that they have the most...
EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE HOLIDAYS
No matter what the issue, holidays have the potential to cause stress and anxiety, which can spill over into the workplace and lead to a reduction in productivity, among other concerns. It's important for managers and supervisors, as well as HR professionals, to...
END OF THE YEAR PROGRAM & RECORDS REVIEW
The end of the year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on accomplishments achieved in your EHS program throughout the year and set goals for the coming year. If you have one more safety committee meeting scheduled for 2023, consider focusing on all of...
EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE HOUSEKEEPING
To some people, the word “housekeeping” calls to mind cleaning floors and surfaces, removing dust, and organizing clutter. But in a work setting, it means much more. Housekeeping is crucial to safe workplaces. It can help prevent injuries and improve productivity and...
FALL PREVENTION
Prevent Workplace Falls Workplace falls are both common and preventable. Falls from heights is the second-leading cause of unintentional workplace death in the U.S. However, a worker doesn’t need to fall from a high level to suffer injuries and lost work...
REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROHIBITED TARGETED CHEMICALS
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, requires EPA to evaluate the safety of existing chemicals via a three-stage process. The three stages of EPA’s process for ensuring the safety of...