April 28 is the 50th anniversary of OSHA beginning its mission to protect the safety and health of America’s workers. Stay tuned for details on upcoming events.
Center for Public Health Workforce Development eNews
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Workers' Memorial Day
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Events will be held across the country to honor those who lost their lives on the job.
Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Safety Council has resources to keep workers safe on the road.
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.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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.
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.
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