What Does PPE Stand For? Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, PPE protects wearers from environmental hazards that could cause injury or illness. These hazards include physical, chemical, radiological, electrical, mechanical, and biological damage. During the current coronavirus pandemic, wearing PPE significantly reduces[Read More]
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Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
OSHA has released specific guidelines on cleaning, exposure risk categories, and PPE usage recommendations. Learn how to stay open and productive.
Training Employees on Safe Disinfecting Procedures for 2020
With COVID-19 still on the forefront, many businesses continue to search for the best methods of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting in order to keep their doors open to customers and employees. As more chemical cleaning products are used, it continues to be important to train employees on chemical safety and potential hazards involved with their[Read More]
Infectious Disease Control Training for the Workplace
The impact of COVID-19 has left no aspect of daily life untouched. Everything from going to the airport or showing up to work every day has been completely altered as COVID-19 shows its effects on all financial markets and industries. This pandemic has revealed the need for specialized training, so National Safety Compliance has developed[Read More]
4 Simple Steps to Train Your New and Returning Employees
Your returning employees and new hires need proper training for productivity and OSHA safety compliance reasons. This guide will make your transition easy.
How To Prepare Your Business For A Safe Reopening After COVID-19
UPDATE:Our Complete Infectious Disease Control Training Program Is Now Available In many states, non-essential businesses will be allowed to reopen starting May 1 – The White House and the CDC have partnered to offer general guidelines for employers. But reopening your business after the coronavirus quarantine isn’t like turning on a light switch. It’s a[Read More]
Minimizing COVID-19 Exposure In The Workplace
UPDATE:Our Complete Infectious Disease Control Training Program Is Now Available Are you taking these precautions to help workers stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic? There are thousands of workplaces still operating – many at peak capacity – during the coronavirus pandemic. These include food production facilities, warehouses, shipping companies, hospitals, physician offices and factories producing[Read More]
Labor Law Posters & COVID-19
The Federal Government is taking unprecedented measures to provide financial help to businesses affected by the Covid-19 virus. At this point it appears that almost every business is being affected. Here at National Safety Compliance we find ourselves is uncharted territory as well. Due to a 30-day Shelter-In-Place order and a sharp decline in daily[Read More]
OSHA’s Temporary Fit Guidance for Respiratory Protection Concerning Covid-19
On March 14, 2020 OSHA issued a temporary fit guidance for respiratory protection for Health Care Providers (HCP) in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic crisis. The guidance was in response to a memorandum by the President and was done to ensure HCP have proper and adequate access to N95 or greater respiratory protection. On[Read More]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Temporary Enforcement Guidance for Respirator Fit-Testing in Healthcare during COVID-19 Outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Donald J. Trump’s memorandum on the availability of respirators during the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new temporary guidance regarding the enforcement of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard. This guidance is aimed at ensuring healthcare workers have full access to needed[Read More]
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