FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals.

Construction Outreach

 

Last month OSHA met with women in the construction industry to discuss their workplace safety and job opportunities.

Tank Cleaning Safety

 

A new OSHA initiative seeks to protect workers in the tank cleaning industry from atmospheric and confined space hazards.

Safe + Sound Week

 

Thank you for participating in this year's Safe + Sound Week! Download our certificate of recognition for your efforts to promote workplace safety and health programs.

OSHA Updates Coronavirus Guidance

 

OSHA issued updated guidance on August 13 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in all workplaces.

Safety Resource

 

• Shipyard Competent Person QuickCard™ (en español)                                    
• Hazard Alert on Soapstock Tank Explosion