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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 …
According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, it’s required that employees have a way to stay in regular communication with their employers. A Means of Regular Communication If you’re working outside in fields like agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, or transportation and delivery of agricultural products, California …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Two new laws are being introduced to help protect lone workers. Illinois Signed into Illinois state law on August the 9th 2019 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the ‘Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act (S.B. 75)’ requires all employees working alone in guest rooms, restrooms or casino floors to be supplied with a safety or notification …
In September 2018 a hospitality industry group, The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the 5-Star Promise. The promise is a voluntary pledge by AHLA members to providing employee panic devices, having anti-harassment policies in place in multiple languages, and offering ongoing employee training and education on preventing and responding to sexual harassment. ¹ …
The State of Massachusetts is in the process of introducing new legislation, the Safer Hotels for Workers Act, to protect lone working hotel employees. Legislation for Lone workers in Massachusetts hotels Bill H.1657, presented by Adrian C. Madaro, has been added to Chapter 149D of the General Laws, as Section 105E. Bill H.1657 has been …