10
2015
Illinois OSHA Healthcare | Social Services Guidelines Update
April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month: OSHA updates guidance for healthcare and social services Illinois business owner should pay attention to the latest update from their government. The implications if you do business in Illinois are far reaching. Pursuant to the OSHA Act, employers must comply with safety and health standards and regulations issued and enforced either by OSHA or by an OSHA-approved state plan….
21
2014Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recalled for Botulism Risk
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto is being recalled for botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, but consumers who have purchased the product should not eat it, the product may have been improperly processed, it may contain Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism a paralytic illness that is fatal if untreated. The recalled product has been distributed nationwide since…
20
2014
Ebola workplace safety: 7 prevention steps
OSHA has teamed up with other state health agencies to release recommendations that will help protect workers from Ebola. Workers in certain professions could potentially be exposed to Ebola. These include: ◾healthcare workers ◾emergency responders ◾laboratory staff ◾death care workers ◾airline crews and airport staff, and ◾quarantine operations staff. The safety recommendations urge employers to: ◾Make sure workers who are at risk of Ebola exposure…
16
2014
The Seven Worst Things to Find in Your Refrigerator or Ice Machine
Health inspectors get to see the worst of the worst when it comes to commercial kitchens. They see the little extras that are left behind the refrigerator, they notice the smells in the walk-in freezers, and they notice the slime inside of the ice bin. We’ve taken our cues from the health inspectors and compiled some of the worst things that you can find. 1….
03
2014
Flu season is almost here: 10 tips to keep workers healthy
With the flu season fast approaching, now is the time to show your employees ways they can take initiative and stay healthy this winter. The CDC has encouraged employers to get involved and educate workers on what they can do to stay healthy this flu season. These 10 tips could help keep the illness out of your workplace: Help employees get vaccinated Let employees know…
02
2014
Proposed Rule : Drug history database for commercial Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to make it easier for companies to find out if a commercial driver has past drug or alcohol violations. But the rule includes a requirement for employers as well. The agency issued a proposed rule that would create a “drug and alcohol clearinghouse” for all commercially licensed drivers. Companies would be required to search the online database…
30
2014
Workers in the marijuana industry face unique safety concerns
The marijuana industry comes with its own unique set of safety hazards, Washington OSHA Implementing preventative safety measures in this emerging industry will help to combat potential hazards as they arise. OSHA has compiled a series of issues for employees who work with marijuana to look out for. The lists cover all types of jobs, from producers and growers to processors and retailers. Producers and…
11
2014
Why’s the healthcare industry neglected?
Healthcare workers not receiving enough protection from OSHA with the highest number of worker injuries, this industry is one of the least protected by OSHA. A report by Public Citizen shows that healthcare workers suffer more annual injuries and illnesses on the job than any other industry, OSHA conducts few facility inspections due to a lack of existing safety standards. About 650,000 healthcare employees sustain…