Archive for June 2020
Newsom asks Californians to ‘be more vigilant’ as state sees record-breaking coronavirus cases
Gov. Gavin Newsom again reported a significant rise in coronavirus cases in California on Wednesday, noting that a record-breaking 7,149 new positive results were confirmed in the state in the last day., according to the Los Angeles Times. The news came shortly before Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned in a…
Read MoreBlackline Safety and NevadaNano revolutionizing combustible gas detection with most significant innovation in 40+ years
Blackline adds cutting-edge MPSTM Flammable Gas Sensor technology to its lineup of cloud-connected G7 wearables Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX.V: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, has partnered with NevadaNano, a developer and manufacturer of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based gas sensors, to add the new Molecular Property SpectrometerTM (MPSTM) Flammable Gas Sensor to its G7 lineup of connected safety wearables. Together, Blackline and NevadaNano are driving combustible gas detection…
Read MoreIssuing OSHA citations can take months
Issuing an OSHA citation isn’t as simple as handing out a parking ticket, especially when cases such as Covid-19-related inspections could involve general duty clause violations and must pass through multiple legal reviews, according to Bloomberg News. Federal law allows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration up to six months after a suspected violation to…
Read MoreLiability waivers and questionnaires in the time of COVID-19
As businesses begin to re-open and re-engage their workforce, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth exploring requiring your employees (and in certain circumstances, customers) to execute a liability waiver or complete a questionnaire regarding COVID-19 prior to returning to the physical workspace, according to an article by William Oden III…
Read MoreNASA reopening plan prioritizes telework throughout final stages
NASA is taking a “risk-based, phased, and methodical” approach to reopening its offices, with the health and safety of its workforce and continuing telework as top priorities, according to the agency’s framework for returning to on-site work, reports Meritalk.com. The agency’s framework for returning to work relies on the gating criteria established by the White House, Office of Personnel…
Read MoreNew Hi-Vis Designs from Tingley
Tingley introduced its new styles made to fit the needs of those working in a variety of off-road applications. Workers in environments with minimal exposure to moving equipment/vehicles find the reduced visibility option of the Type O Class 1 suits their needs with solutions for every season. The Icon jacket, Bomber II jacket, and Icon…
Read MoreResearch: Health, safety & environmental consulting and training set to explode
HSE consulting and training services market is expected to rise to an estimated value of USD 57.94 billion by 2026, registering a substantial CAGR in the forecast period of 2019-2026. A new business intelligence report released by Data Bridge Market Research with title Global HSE Consulting And Training Services Market are taken from trustworthy sources such as websites,…
Read MoreContinental Tires bundles sustainability activities in new department
Continental’s Tire has bundled all sustainability activities and projects in a newly created department under the leadership of Claus Petschick as part of its “Vision 2030” strategy program, according to Automotive World. As Head of Sustainability, he is responsible since April 1, 2020 for the strategic direction and worldwide steering of all sustainability projects, and…
Read MorePepsiCo releases 2019 sustainability report
PepsiCo has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which details the company’s efforts to help build a more sustainable food system. The report highlights the progress it has made in priority areas including agriculture, water, climate, packaging, products and people. “Today’s global environmental and societal pressures are bringing into sharp focus the need for systemic change,” said…
Read MoreHealth risks of methylene chloride to trigger EPA regulation
Many people working with or near methylene chloride, a hazardous solvent, face too great a risk of neurological problems, the EPA concluded in a final analysis released last week. A smaller number of workers also face too much risk of getting lung or liver tumors from the solvent, the Environmental Protection Agency said in its final…
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