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Oct 20, 2020
1 min

Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19

"OSHA's new poster outlines ways to keep janitorial and cleaning workers safe from the coronavirus." Shared from today's Safe + Sound email! https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4097.pdf #COVID19 #Coronavirus #OSHA #WorkerSafety #EmployeeSafety #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceHealth

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Sep 16, 2020
1 min

OSHA's COVID-19 Tip of the Day

OSHA's COVID-19 Tip of the Day - "OSHA protects workers wrongly disciplined for raising safety concerns." https://www.whistleblowers.gov/ #Whistleblower #OSHA #COVID19 #COVID19Prevention #WorkplaceSafety #WorkerSafety #EmployeeSafety #SafetyConcern #CoronavirusPrevention #Coronavirus

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Sep 4, 2020
1 min

Online Safety For Employees: The Obvious Details That Could Prove Hazardous If Overlooked

"The most important thing businesses can do to protect employee safety online is to ensure that the whole team is educated about cybersecurity. This should be a regular topic covered in meetings and training sessions, and should be delivered to managers as well as to staff..." Read more here! #OnlineSafety #SafetyTip #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeSafety #SafetyHazard #WorkplaceHazard #CyberSecurity #VPPPA #Training #WorkplaceResources #Scam

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Aug 21, 2020
1 min

Learn More about Respiratory Protection and its Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Free Webinar

"A new webinar developed by the Region VI OSHA Training Institute Education Centers offers guidance on the proper implementation of a respiratory protection program and its relationship to the current pandemic. The webinar is intended to raise awareness among both employers and workers about the hazards of COVID-19 and the need and proper use of respiratory protection. The one-hour video focuses on the following topics: What is COVID-19? Respiratory Protection Respirator Writ

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Aug 20, 2020
1 min

OSHA's COVID-19 Tip of the Day - COVID-19 Guidance for Food Truck Workers!

View the pdf file here: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4076.pdf Get more useful tips like this by visiting OSHA's webpage! Thank you for sharing U.S. Department of Labor! #OSHA #COVID19Resources #COVID19Safety #CoronavirusSafety #CoronavirusResources #WorkplaceSafety #FoodTruckSafety #EmployeeSafety #WorkplaceSafetyResources

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Aug 7, 2020
2 min

7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

OSHA News Release - The 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. -- 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020 "The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. While OSHA postponed the e

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Jul 9, 2020
1 min

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers to Help Protect Oil and Gas Workers

"The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released coronavirus-related guidance to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for oil and gas workers. Employers with workers engaged in the oil and gas industry should remain alert to changing conditions, and implement infection prevention measures accordingly. The guidance includes information regarding: Deferring work requiring close contact with others, if that work can be p

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Jul 9, 2020
1 min

OSHA Issues Poster to Keep Meat Packing, Poultry And Pork Workers Safe

"The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect meat packing, poultry and pork workers from exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights nine infection prevention measures employers can implement during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging sick workers to stay home; maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between workers; installing

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Jul 9, 2020
1 min

FREE Resource - VPPPA Workplace Pandemic Protocol Webinar - July 14th!

"As our companies return to work, or prepare to do so, it is important to have the most up-to-date information regarding OSHA policies, guidelines and recommended best practices. Learn directly from OSHA how to best protect employees during these uncertain times as well as potential obstacles to keep in mind. This webinar is free to VPPPA members and non-members alike, so be sure to reserve your spot today!" Register here: https://vpppa.org/education/calendar/event-details?ev

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Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Working Safely in Summer Heat

"Throughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure. OSHA reminds employers of the following ways to mitigate heat hazards..." https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/trade/06302020#:~:text=U.S.

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