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NSC statement on Jim Frederick’s Appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA

January 21, 2021

The National Safety Council congratulates Jim Frederick on his appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA, announced on January 20, 2021.

Virginia approves permanent COVID-19 Safety and Health Standard

January 21, 2021

On Jan. 12, 2021, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board (Board) voted 9-4 to approve a permanent safety and health standard (Permanent Standard) requiring employers to take steps to protect workers form Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

It’s time to follow a new playbook as Biden plans to ramp up OSHA, according to experts

Dave Johnson

January 17, 2021

OSHA historically has been overly ambitious when Democrats control the White House. It’s time to follow a new playbook as Biden takes over, according to many experts inside and outside OSHA.

How a new technology is setting the standard for hand protection

Bill VanMullekom

January 17, 2021

As part of efforts to reduce the injury toll, ANSI/ISEA 138, the American national standard for performance and classification for impact resistant hand protection, was published in March 2019.

Editorial Comments

2021 to bring many changes, hopefully for the better

Benita Mehta

January 17, 2021

I’m sure many people are happy to bid good riddance to 2020 and hopefully look forward to a better 2021.

Thought Leadership

Whistleblowers, past and present

How to avoid repeat mistakes and understand ethical dilemmas

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

January 17, 2021

In this series, the concept of and need for whistleblowers is explored along with historical and present-day cases.

Best Practices

An interpretation of PWFA laws

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

January 17, 2021

Workplace hazards today are broad and complex. Where specificity of law is absent or ambiguous, such as workplace safety for Covid-19, OSHA’s “General Duty” clause, section (5)(a)(1) of the OSH Act, becomes an enforcement incentive.

National Safety Council statement on President-elect Biden’s American rescue plan

January 15, 2021

The National Safety Council applauds President-elect Biden’s comprehensive and aggressive American Rescue Plan. NSC previously called for this much-needed federal guidance to help the country respond to and manage this pandemic.

National COSH congratulates Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Biden's pick for Secretary of Labor

January 14, 2021

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) congratulated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, reported to be President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to become the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

White Paper | ISO 45001

Developing a Culture of Safety Beyond the Boundaries of the Factory

January 14, 2021

With companies and executives being held accountable for incidents in the workplace, the issue of workers’ health and safety has become a persistent concern for organizations around the world.