Items Tagged with 'infectious disease'

Legionella is already a global public health concern and infection rates in the United States continue to climb at an alarming pace.

The gathering brought together EHS professionals from multiple industries for a dynamic exchange of insights, regulatory updates, and workplace best practices.

On June 21, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from COVID-19 in healthcare settings.

Man defrauded companies out of $3 million for medical-grade gloves that were never delivered.

OSHA announced the availability of $3.2 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 grants.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced funding opportunities for more than $21 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration training grants for non-profit organizations.

The internet is awash with pieces of advice for workplaces looking to re-open. Amidst a thousand hygiene recommendations, it can be difficult to piece together a coherent anti-Coronavirus game plan for the long term.

GHD, one of the world’s leading engineering firms, is launching a new service to allow public health entities, utilities and facility operators, including manufacturing, education, military and others to test and monitor their wastewater to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The supply chain is a part of every industry. Businesses, manufacturing plants and factories must be operational to keep supply chains going for food, technology and all types of commerce. With COVID-19 disrupting the entire world, safety is now a top priority.

The National Safety Council urges employers to continue to be vigilant with testing despite the recent guideline amendment issued by the CDC.