Wise Safety & Environmental

05/14/2020

Recommended Guidance for Extended Use and Limited Reuse of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Healthcare Setting

This document recommends practices for extended use and limited reuse of NIOSH-certified N95 filtering facepiece respirators (commonly called “N95 respirators”). The recommendations are intended for use by professionals who manage respiratory protection programs in healthcare institutions to pro...

05/06/2020

COVID-19 Guidance for the Manufacturing
Industry Workforce

OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during...(read more in the attached article from OSHA)

04/20/2020

Managing the Coronavirus by Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing the Workplace

Workplace sanitation is always important, but even more now that we are experiencing a pan

04/17/2020

U.S. Department of Labor Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts When Enforcing Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance to advise compliance safety and health officers to evaluate an employer’s good faith efforts to comply with safety and health standards during the coronavirus pandem...

04/15/2020

Although the dangers of transferring flammable and combustible liquids are very real, protecting workers from harm can be relatively straightforward.

Nancy Westcott

Although the dangers of transferring flammable and combustible liquids are very real, protecting workers from harm can be relatively straightforward.

04/14/2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 13, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS STATE PLAN DESIGNEES THROUGH: AMANDA EDENS Deputy Assistant Secretary FROM: PATRICK J. KAPUST, Acting Director Directorate of Enforcement Programs SUBJECT: Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) This Interim En...

04/13/2020

OSHA--
https://vividlearningsystems.com/safety-toolbox/safety-tip-video-arc-flash-preventionArc flash. That term is used a lot in safety training, but for some of those unfamiliar with the phrase, here’s what we’re talking about.

An arc flash is an electrical explosion. Arc flash occurs when electrical current flows between two or more separated, energized conducting surfaces.

This safety tip video goes over some of the best ways to prevent and protect-against arc flash. [WATCH NOW]

04/10/2020

Pizza Party, "HOLD THE RONA PLEASE"!!! Also, notice we are practicing 6' Social Distancing.

04/10/2020

Loud noise is a serious threat to a worker's hearing because once hearing loss becomes permanent, it can’t be recovered.

Harmful noise levels are common in many workplaces. Learn how to set up an effective heari

04/06/2020

Final Rule Issued to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Final Rule Issued to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

04/03/2020

FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2018, there were 320 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable.

Read more of the article at

https://www.osha.gov/stopfalls/

03/31/2020

Worker Exposure Risk to COVID-19-OSHA Website

Worker risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, during an outbreak may depend in part on the industry type and need for contact within 6 feet of people known to have, or suspected of having, COVID-19.