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NJ Groups to Share Federal Grants for Worker Safety and Health Training

Sep21,2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded approximately $11.2 million in Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants to 90 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will provide education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize serious workplace hazards, including the coronavirus, implement injury prevention measures and […]

As Businesses Reopen, DOL Provides Clearinghouse of OSHA Guidance

Jun16,2020
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As more workplaces begin to reopen, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards. In all phases of reopening, employers need to plan for potential hazards related to the coronavirus, as well as those stemming from […]

New OSHA Alert Offers Steps for Social Distancing at Work

Jun01,2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace and to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus. Safety measures employers can implement include: Isolate any worker who begins to exhibit symptoms until they can either […]

Join the National Dialogue on Reopening America’s Workplaces

May01,2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a national online dialogue on “Opening America’s Workplaces Again,” to solicit ideas from the public on how best to help employers and workers reopen America’s workplaces safely. The dialogue will run from  April 30 through May 7 and will include a one-hour Twitter chat on Friday, May 1, […]

OSHA Issues New Poster on Keeping Workplaces Safe During Pandemic

Apr08,2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging […]

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