Archive for August 2020
Monterey Zoo sued for allegedly using prods, bullhooks on elephants
The People For Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have filed a lawsuit against the Monterey(CA) Zoo, accusing it of using disciplinary tools that are banned in the state, according to CBS San Francisco. The suit accuses the zoo, which opened 1994, of having its trainers use illegal prods as well as bullhooks and canes to…
Read MoreThe Ear Kaddy Strap
The Ear Kaddy™ strap relieves pain around the ears caused by prolonged use of a face mask. With its lightweight and comfortable design, the Ear Kaddy™ strap secures your mask so your ears don’t have to. The Ear Kaddy™ is reusable and can be sanitized with regular household disinfectant solutions. Visit us at www.gloveguard.com or…
Read MoreNew EasySwitch Vac Simplifies the Process of Vacuuming Wet and Dry Materials
EXAIR’s new EasySwitch® Wet-Dry Vac simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. Utilizing minimal compressed air, the EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum that is ideal for any application – wet, dry, light and heavy. The fast and tool-less conversion to vacuuming liquids is…
Read MoreMichigan becomes first state to require farmers and food processors to screen and test all employees for Covid-19
The emergency order, issued by the state’s health department, also applies to operators of migrant housing, where the virus has spread in close quarters according to The Counter, a nonprofit investigating newsroom. Five months into a surging pandemic, the order is perhaps the most proactive to date when it comes to protecting the people who…
Read MoreLos Angeles’ film and TV production off to slow restart
The FilmLA office is fielding about a third of the number of film permits it typically would, according to the Hollywood Reporter. With production slowly restarting in and around Los Angeles, the industry is getting its first snapshot of what film activity in the region looks like. FilmLA, a partner film office for the city…
Read MoreOSHA assists with hurricane preparedness and response
Hurricanes are a form of tropical cyclones capable of causing devastating damage to communities. Hurricanes are storm systems with circulating air and sustained wind speeds of 74 miles per hour or higher. The strongest hurricanes can have wind speeds exceeding 155 miles per hour. Areas on the Atlantic Coast, near the Gulf of Mexico, as…
Read More7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020
OSHA has announced that the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. While OSHA postponed the event earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the agency continues to encourage employers to promote fall safety virtually or while employing social distancing practices among small groups. OSHA…
Read MoreE.P.A. to lift Obama-Era controls on methane, a potent Greenhouse Gas
The Trump administration is expected in the coming days to lift Obama-era controls on the release of methane, a powerful climate-warming gas that is emitted from leaks and flares in oil and gas wells, according to The New York Times. The new rule on methane pollution, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, has been expected…
Read MoreOSHA encourages employers to mark National Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2020
OSHA encourages America’s workplaces to commit to workplace safety and health by participating in Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2020. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. In 2019, more than…
Read MoreEPA working to learn about protecting trains from coronavirus
Americans have been avoiding public transportation by the millions. People are simply squeamish about what might be festering on poles and grab handles in buses and subways. Especially with coronavirus abroad in the land. The EPA is trying to help. It’s running a program in conjunction with two big municipal transit agencies, to test chemicals that…
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