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OSHA Updates COVID 19 Recommendations
On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a trade release that provides updated guidance for preventing the spread of COVID 19 in the workplace.
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Labor Day in America and how it became a federal holiday
As we celebrate Labor Day, gearing up for family and friends around the pool or the barbecue, have you ever thought about why Labor Day started?
!["Are you open to change?" sticky note pinned to corkboard.](https://memic.com/-/media/memic/images/workplace-safety/blog/2021/august/blog-08252021-thumb-are-you-open-to-change-sticky-note-on-corkboard-jpg.jpg)
Why Employees Resist Change
One of the most critical aspects of improving an organization’s safety performance is the need to implement change.
![Coronaviruses Family Rendering](https://memic.com/-/media/memic/images/workplace-safety/blog/2021/august/blog-08182021-thumb-coronaviruses-family-rendering-jpg.jpg)
Is This Virus Outsmarting Us?
It goes without saying that this virus refers to the sinister coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 that continues to ravage humanity on a global scale.
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Sprinkler Heads - In Sight, But Out of Mind
Most of us don’t pay much attention to sprinkler heads, even when we are walking right under them. We may not even notice them; they seem to just be an integral part of the building. But clearly, they do have an important role to play should a fire o...
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24/7 Injury Triage and Telehealth
Connecting injured employees with appropriate, quality care as quickly as possible can help prevent a minor injury from becoming complicated, and focuses attention on the wellness of the employee.
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Those Summer Days
Ah, yes, roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer where sitting under a shade tree with lemonade and a summer breeze makes you feel fine.
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What Were They Thinking?
How many times have you heard this question about injured workers? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. When an injury occurs, the immediate reaction might be to blame the injured worker.
![Workers wearing safety equipment having a conversation on factory production floor](https://memic.com/-/media/memic/images/workplace-safety/blog/2021/july/blog-07142021-thumb-workers-wearing-safety-equipment-talking-on-production-floor-jpg.jpg)
Working Safely; It’s the Right Thing to Do
I recently came across this quote, author unknown: “Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.” This reminded me of a couple more adages from my aviation industry career.
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What’s an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard?
On June 17, 2021, OSHA officially filed an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for Healthcare in the Office of the Federal Register, and it became effective upon publishing on June 21, 2021. What is an ETS and what does all this mean for employers?
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