Sprinkler heads are largely responsible for detecting the presence of a fire at your commercial property and activating the sprinkler system’s water dispersal capabilities—thus suppressing the flames and mitigating damage.19 Feb How to Stay Safe During a Power Outage
You can’t control the weather—but you can take safety measures to protect your family and home against the threat and hazards of power outages.
If severe weather or intense winter chill hits unexpectedly, power outages can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. However, if you’re already in the dark, there are still steps you can take to keep everyone safe until your power is restored.
12 Feb OSHA Issues Proposed Rule Updating the Hazard Communication Standard
On Feb. 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align it with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
OSHA is accepting comments on the proposal until 60 days after its publication, which is expected on Feb. 16, 2021.
12 Feb CDC Says Double-masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19
In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings on maximizing the fit of cloth and medical procedure masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission and exposure.
Notably, the research found that double masking substantially improved source control of COVID-19 and reduced wearer exposure.
15 Jan OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin February 1st 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between February 1 and April 30 of each year.
The OSHA Form 300A, also known as the “Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses,” must be completed by February 1 using data from the previous calendar year.