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A Comprehensive Guide to Worker Safety On May 9, 2022, Oregon adopted two permanent rules, 437-002-0156 and 437-004-1131, designed to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat caused by weather. Rule 437-004-1131 applies to agricultural workplaces, while 437-002-0156 governs all other industries. Both rules exempt indoor environments with mechanical ventilation systems maintaining a heat …
Ensuring Worker Protection During High Temperatures In Colorado, the Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act (ALRRA) and the Agricultural Labor Conditions Rules (7 CCR 1103-15) establish comprehensive safety standards to protect agricultural workers from the dangers of heat-related illnesses. These rules offer strong protections and lay out what employers need to do to keep workers …
Minnesota’s rule 5205.0110 sets clear standards to keep indoor workplaces safe and comfortable. These rules cover how air should flow, how hot or cold it can get, and other related conditions, helping create healthier environments for employees. Air Flow Workplaces need proper airflow to keep employees safe. Employers must bring in outdoor air at a …
Protecting Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its Outdoor Heat Exposure rules, effective June 27, 2023, to safeguard workers from the risks associated with high temperatures. These rules aim to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can result in severe health complications, …
Introduction In response to growing concerns about worker safety in the Connecticut home health sector, Governor Ned Lamont’s administration have introduced a new state grant program for home health care workers through Public Act No. 24-19. This new grant program is designed to support home health agencies by funding a range of safety improvements for …
The California Legislature passed Senator Cortese’s Senate Bill (SB) 553 on September 12, 2023, marking a significant step towards protecting workers from workplace violence. SB 553 mandates that employers incorporate workplace violence prevention plans into their Cal/OSHA Injury Illness Prevention Plans. This legislation was largely driven by the tragic 2021 massacre at the Valley Transportation …
For outdoor workers in Californian industries like agriculture, transportation, landscaping or construction, strict communication rules apply. To comply with the law and keep your employees safe, be sure you’re up to speed with these regulations. Employee Safety Monitoring Solution According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, employers are required …
Are you making sure to follow California’s strict laws when it comes to keeping your employees safe? Are you taking the necessary steps to comply with California’s employee safety laws? Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez heat illness standard According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the Maria …
In California, they have some pretty strict laws about keeping employees safe and making sure they can ask for help in emergencies. It’s about making sure that workers have the support they need and that their well-being is a top priority. California’s regulations for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor workers According to California Cal/OSHA, employers …
When people are working in high temperatures or extreme heat it is vital they have access to water, shade, shelter and rest. In 2005 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the nation’s first heat regulation into law. The regulations outlined in Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations for preventing heat-related illness …
What has been done in the US over the last ten years to improve safety monitoring by the construction industry? The answer, it seems, is ‘not enough’. Looking at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) National Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries from 2012 to 2021 makes for some pretty grim reading. Construction fatalities for the …
Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory in the United States at both a state and federal level. Requirements vary by state, by industry, and even by the size and structure of a business and its payroll. Businesses that fail to carry compulsory workers’ compensation insurance can face severe fines, a heavy lawsuit, or even criminal charges …
What about areas where there is no specific Lone Worker legislation? Lone Worker regulations are a subset of Employer Duty of Care laws. All Western countries have Duty of Care obligations. Here’s why having Ok Alone in places without lone worker laws matters. What is a “Duty of Care”? Everyone has a legal duty to …
Being an electrician is a popular trade in North America. Ibisworld.com report there are over 223,000 Electrician companies registered in the U.S for 2022. ¹ This is a 1.8% increase from 2021. ² These companies are required to adhere to regulations set out by OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is run by …
This year Washington State has introduced state law intended to protect workers in the hospitality industry from sexual harassment and assault. What is the new Washington State Panic Button Law? A provision of the law (RCW 49.60.515) was passed to protect isolated workers in certain workplaces from sexual harassment and assault and requires affected employers to …
Here is a summary of the lone worker legislation and policy in the United States of America including regulations and information about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Who are OSHA and what do they do? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is run by the United States Department of Labor and was created …
Lone worker legislation & policy in the USA is becoming more important as law-makers review what is required from companies to protect their employees. Lone worker protections are already enforced in many countries and the USA won’t be far behind. Make sure you are ahead of the curve with our lone worker monitoring solution. No …
Lone worker legislation & policy in the USA is becoming more important as law-makers review what is required from companies to protect their employees. Lone worker protections are already enforced in many countries and the USA won’t be far behind. Make sure you are ahead of the curve with our lone worker monitoring solution. No …
New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill in June 2019 intended to help protect hotel housekeeping and room service workers against assault and harassment whilst working alone. Senate back new lone worker legislation “We must protect the safety of workers in the hospitality industry,” said Governor Murphy. “This new law will ensure that hotel employees …
In 2016 UNITE HERE Local 1, a Chicago hospitality workers union, carried out a study that looked at the safety of local hotel and casino workers. Based on their findings the state of Illinois introduced the ‘Hotel and Casino Safety Act (S.B. 75)’. This legislation requires all hospitality based lone workers to be issued with …