Fall Protection

 

Learning how to properly fit fall arrest harnesses will be the focus of an April event to support the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls.

Counterfeit Respirators

 

Counterfeit 3M respirators are being distributed in healthcare facilities. The Health Professionals and Allied Employees union has created a guide to identify fake masks.

Upcoming Webinars on Safety Culture, COVID Prevention, and Health and Safety

 

The Rutgers Center for Public Health Workforce Development has several upcoming webinars in the month of April. 

Please follow this link for webinar dates, descriptions, and registration.

Ladder Safety

 

March is National Ladder Safety Month. OSHA has resources to keep you safe.

National Emphasis Program

 

OSHA launched a national emphasis program to protect high-risk workers from COVID-19 hazards. The program also prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers who complain about unsafe or unhealthful conditions.

Workplace Safety Reminder

 

OSHA issues audio message on portable generator safety during a power outage.

Safe + Sound Week

 

Safe + Sound Week will be held August 9-15 to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs.

Harwood Grant course dates at Rutgers - Protecting Workers from Infectious Diseases: Applying Injury and Illness Prevention Programs to Biological Hazards

SARS-CoV-2 has led to the worldwide disruption of businesses and lives. Identifying infectious agents at work sites and effectively protecting workers is essential for business continuity. This one-day course outlines employer responsibilities to safeguard workers from hazards associated with COVID-19. Participants will apply safety and health management programs to identify and control infectious diseases.

Register Online or download the PDF for more information.

 

 

General Industry Technical Specialist Certificate Program at Rutgers in April

April 19 to April 23, 2021

This week-long workshop provides corporate managers, executives, and safety professionals essential tools to develop a safe work environment for their employees.

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These five (5) courses are offered by the Atlantic OSHA Training Center. They provide practical instruction in safety concepts that today’s professional manager needs. Topics covered include safety awareness, effective record keeping (required by OSHA), elements of an emergency evacuation plan, tools to evaluate accidents and near misses, and effective management tools.

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Continual changes in regulation as well as regulatory enforcement makes 

this week-long program a vital link to workplace safety. 

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Training will be led by John Malool, MS. 

Click for more information and to register

 

Coronavirus Response

OSHA issues stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers identify risks of COVID-19 exposure and contraction, and implement a COVID-19 Prevention Program.