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Health and Safety: Guidelines for Reducing Risk of Staph Infection in the Workplace
February 2008
Staph infections have long been linked to hospitals and other healthcare settings. But with increasing frequency, a super-drug-resistant staph strain has been spreading in other communal locations, such as schools and workplaces. Addressing this dangerous trend, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued guidance for employers and workers on how to reduce the risks of spreading these infections in the workplace. . . . more
News Notes: New Pandemic Flu Guidance for Healthcare Workers
July 2007
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released another round of pandemic flu guidance, this time focusing on healthcare workers and their employers. The new document . . . more
Health and Safety: New Guidance on Pandemic Flu—Part 1; How to Develop a Disaster Plan
April 2007
To help ensure that employers can maintain operations during a pandemic flu outbreak, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance recommending a two-step approach: developing a disaster plan and implementing practices to protect employees from exposure. This month, we'll look at the components OSHA suggests for a disaster plan to address pandemic flu. . . . more
News Note: More Companies Prepared for Pandemic Flu
February 2007
Fifty-two percent of employers have made plans to protect their companies from the effects of a pandemic flu—such as the bird flu . . . more
News Note: OSHA Offers Free First-Aid Guide
July 2006
Federal OSHA has published a new free guide to help employers develop and implement an effective first-aid program. The "Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program" describes the most important . . . more
Bulletin: U.S. employers preparing for avian flu, survey shows
May 2006
Despite the numbers of employers preparing here, the United States is only . . . more
U.S. Employers Preparing for Avian Flu, Survey Shows
4/5/2006
According to a recent survey by consulting firm Watson Wyatt Worldwide, 15 percent of multinational companies operating in the United States already have a plan in place in the event of an avian flu o . . . more
Health and Safety: Is Your Business Ready for Disaster? A 10-Point Preparedness Checklist October 2005
Hurricane Katrina has reminded all Americans of the importance of being prepared for a natural or other disaster. Here in California, we are vulnerable at any time to flooding, earthquakes, and wildfi . . . more
News Bulletin: Help for Hurricane Katrina victims October 2005
In the wake of the recent hurricane that devastated parts of the Gulf Coast and left thousands homeless, many employers across the country are organizing charitable giving campaigns in their workplace . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Employer Response To Crisis And Emergency: An ERI Special Report
DOWNLOAD: Employer Response To Crisis And Emergency:
An ERI Special Report Many employers face a broad and complicated host of workplace issues in the post-9/11 era. These range from how to develop a disaster preparedness plan and set up resources to deal with employee stress, to pay and military leave issues, to political speech and harassment problems. This Special Report is designed to answer employer questions about legal obligations, provide practical tips that can help you keep your business running efficiently in these uncertain times, and offer helpful resources for more information. . . . more
Workplace Safety: Keeping Workers Safe from Summertime Hazards
June 2005
Summer is near, and with it comes additional workplace hazards, especially for employees who work outdoors in the California sun. High heat and bright sun create special risks for outdoor workers, inc . . . more
Health and Safety: Is Your Business Seismically Secure? Preparedness and Protection Tips
March 2005
Most Californians would rather not think about earthquakes. But it's a harsh fact of life here in the Golden State that a strong temblor could strike and exact a heavy toll on your employees and your . . . more
Health and Safety : What You and Your Employees Need to Know About Workplace Fire Safety
November 2004
The largest single settlement Cal/ OSHA ever collected—$462,000—was for a work-related fire. In 1999, Tosco Refining Co. was cited for 33 alleged violations of state workplace safety regulations as a . . . more
Workplace Safety: Keeping Workers Safe from Summertime Hazards
June 2004
Summer is near, and with it comes additional workplace hazards, especially for employees who work outdoors in the California sun. High heat and bright sun create special risks—including heat exhaustio . . . more
Health And Safety: A Review Of First-Aid Basics To Keep Your Workers Well And Your Company Fine-Free
May 2004
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) has several sets of first-aid standards, including detailed schemes for construction employers and similar, but less demanding, . . . more
Health and Safety: SARS Fears Reach the Workplace; Smart Steps You Can Take to Protect Employees and Steer Clear of Legal Trouble
June 2003
Concern over Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has spread around the world, and many employers are scrambling to take precautionary measures to keep SARS out of the workplace. But it's crucial as you . . . more
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