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From left to right Maj. Preston Schaffner, of the 81st Civil Support Team, Senior Airman Christopher Cornette and Maj. Chad Brooks, both of the 119th Medical Group, prepare to adminsiter COVID-19 tests for community members volunteering to be tested at the rapid testing site in the Alerus Center parking lot, Grand Forks, N.D., April 23, 2020.They are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) to stay safe while they work and help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus while testing people as they drive through the process in their vehicles. They are just a few of the N.D. National Guard members partnering with the N.D. Department of Health and other civilian agencies in support of the whole community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 700 people were tested in the five-hour testing event April 23. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by David H. Lipp)

October 23, 2020 Miscellaneous

OSHA announces $1,222,156 in coronavirus violations

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 85 establishments for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,222,156. And this may just be the start. Under the General Duty Clause, OSHA…

October 12, 2020 Miscellaneous

Listen to Executive Director Eric Gislason on the Dragging up 6.0 podcast!

In this episode we discuss the National Association of Safety Professionals many layers of service, in order to provide all safety practitioners with certification and training information many never knew existed. Click here to listen now! Purchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course

April 8, 2020 COVID-19

Cleaning and Disinfecting Work Surfaces (Infographic)

Employers need to consider how best to decrease the spread of COVID-19 and lower the impact in their workplace. Studies reveal that the virus can survive on a hard surface for up to 72 hours. Following the disinfection and cleaning guidelines set forth in this infographic will reduce transmission among…

April 3, 2020 COVID-19

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs). The action marks the department’s latest step to ensure the availability of respirators and follows President Donald…

April 3, 2020 COVID-19

New Research Shows the Use of Masks for All Citizens Can Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Research is showing that the use of face masks (even homemade) can reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Take a look at the following video and visit www.masks4all.org/ for more information. Purchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course

April 2, 2020 COVID-19

Effective Now: New legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Effective Now: New legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week the federal government released official details about the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and a new required labor law poster. The new act expands family and medical leave requirements for all public and private employers with…

April 2, 2020 COVID-19

Disinfecting PPE for COVID-19 (Infographic)

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impacts employer’s across the nation, many are questioning proper cleaning and disinfectant methods to keep their employees safe. Here are some simple yet effective steps you can take to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in your workplace View, download, and print the full…

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