Tag: Aerosol Transmissible Disease

Amid Shortages, Cal/OSHA Issues Updated ATD Respirator Guidance

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Aug 12, 2020 COVID-19

Updated: Aug 12, 2020

On August 6, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) released updated guidance for healthcare employers facing severe shortages of respirators during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The supply chain for respirators has improved but is not yet fully restored, according to Cal/OSHA.

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Follow Its COVID-19 Guidance

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jul 21, 2020 COVID-19

Updated: Jul 21, 2020

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) urged the state’s employers to carefully review and follow the agency’s guidelines on protecting employees from COVID-19 infections. An expanded statewide order on indoor closures was issued July 13 by California’s Statewide Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The […]

Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance for Hospitals on Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jun 2, 2020 COVID-19

Updated: Jun 2, 2020

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued interim guidance for protecting employees in hospitals from exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and a guide to the state’s Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) standard.

Benchmark Gensuite and GIST Impact Announce Partnership to Bring Clarity to Sustainability and ESG Management

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, a leading provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, and GIST Impact, a market-leading impact data and analytics provider, on December 5 announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive sustainability management and reporting capabilities to global organizations. This collaboration brings together Benchmark Gensuite’s robust digital platform for EHS and […]

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace Every year, countless workers suffer injuries or illnesses in their workplaces. These incidents not only harm individuals but also lead to lost hours, increased absenteeism and decreased productivity for organizations. ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, offers a powerful […]

Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist

Regulatory scrutiny around safety is increasing in every industry – don’t get caught without a solid understanding of what you’re responsible for. Whether you need help with hazard communication, injury prevention, or emergency response, KPA’s comprehensive EHS checklist enables safety managers to quickly assess compliance status, identify vulnerabilities, and validate safety protocols. This guide helps […]

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model Workplace safety culture is shaped by an organization’s shared beliefs, values, and attitudes toward safety. When this culture isn’t aligned, safety initiatives struggle, leading to more injuries. To address this, companies must assess the maturity of their safety culture. Often, when companies face compliance or safety issues, they focus on […]

Top 5 OSHA Violations: How to Prepare for an Inspection

OSHA inspections don’t have to be overwhelming. In this exclusive eGuide, we break down the Top five OSHA violations of 2024 and share actionable insights from two of the most respected safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin and James Junkin. Discover insider tips to address 2024’s most common OSHA violations and protect your workforce. Learn […]