Items Tagged with 'Coronavirus'

With shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much of the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working remotely. This presents unique challenges and safety concerns.

Washington — The National Institutes of Health has launched a website featuring educational resources intended for workers who are at greatest risk of exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability recently launched a webpage to provide guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — The Department of Labor is offering employers, workers and others an opportunity to give input on compliance assistance and outreach strategies concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 18.

Chicago-based VelocityEHS, a global provider of cloud-based EHS, ESG and sustainability solutions, has developed a free COVID-19 resource to provide employers with information they need to help keep their workers safe and healthy during the pandemic. The extensive repository website comprises articles, webinars and other helpful guides.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is postponing the observation of Distracted Driving Awareness Month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Commercial motor vehicle drivers transporting items intended to assist in COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts are temporarily exempt from federal hours-of-service regulations, under an expanded national emergency declaration issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 18.

Wolters Kluwer’s Enablon – a global provider of integrated risk; operational risk; and environmental, health and safety management software headquartered in The Netherlands – is helping customers manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing features, templates and configuration packages based on guidelines published by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oak Creek, WI-based Master Lock Co. LLC is doing its part to help health care providers and workers provide patients with the urgent care and testing they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Silver Spring, MD — Aiming to protect construction workers from the COVID-19 pandemic, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has released guidance for employees and employers.