OSHA Announces Additional Measure for Trench Safety and more/ July 21, 2022

Occupational Health & Safety
OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety
Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.
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health leaders
CDC Updates Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Nursing Home Residents
Effective implementation of EBP requires staff training on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the availability of PPE and hand hygiene supplies at the point of care,” according…
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ABC News
Fauci on New COVID Surge: ‘Masks Are Still Effective’
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the newest COVID-19 strain, protection in terms of PPE and the latest on monkeypox.
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Miami Herald
3 Stole Millions of PPE as Pandemic Surged. They’re Headed to Prison
Three men who stole thousands of N-95 masks and millions of medical gloves from a Broward County supply company — one of the largest known thefts of personal protective equipment in the U.S. — will be…
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T.EVO News
DuPont Tasks Students with Reimagining PPE
DuPont has teamed up with Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design, in Scotland, to reimagine personal protection equipment (PPE) amidst a shift in the makeup of the workforce.
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Safety+Health Magazine
Be Part of Safe + Sound Week
Registration is open for Safe + Sound Week, an annual initiative from OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council.
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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA Action to Confront Trench Fatalities is Vital
The announcement by OSHA of new efforts to protect workers from deadly trench collapses is “vital for U.S. workers” say leaders of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National…
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Canadian Occupational Safety
How Can Prime Contractors Ensure Site Safety While Using Subcontractors?
‘Some of the largest construction companies on the planet may have absolutely no awareness into who is on their work site’
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Occupational Health & Safety
Underestimating PPE Fit and Size Can Impact Worker Safety
The last thing you want PPE to do is create more risk for incidents. That’s why size and fit matter when selecting the right gear for the job.
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ISHN
The Heat’s Coming and Here’s What Employers Should Do
With the summer months quickly arriving, we are looking forward to BBQs and lots of good times outdoors. But it also means that some of us will be working in the sun and heat, performing our jobs with…
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ISHN
Make Employee Safety a Priority with Field Service Management Technology
Field service is an exciting and versatile industry, yet one that can expose employees to hazardous conditions in certain situations and industries.
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Safety+Health
New Workers Account for 35% of Injuries, Analysis of Comp Claims Shows
More than a third of work-related injuries occur during people’s first year on the job, according to a report from insurance provider The Travelers Cos.
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Canadian Occupational Safety
Why Noise in the Workplace is a Concern in Many Industries
And why hearing protection is a key bit of PPE for a range of workers.
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ISEA
ISEA Takes Heat Stress to Capitol Hill
ISEA and members of its Heat Stress Solutions product group hosted an event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to demonstrate the effects of heat stress on workers and showcase the solutions to help…
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