On Sept. 11, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended yet again the emergency declaration that provides truck drivers an exemption from Parts 390 to 399 of the federal motor carrier regulations (including hours of service, vehicle inspection and driver qualification rules).09 Sep FDA Urges Consumers To Check That Their Hand Sanitizer Is Safe Before Use
The FDA Is Warning Consumers To Refrain From Using More Than 150 Sanitizers.
Hand hygiene is an important response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing hands with soap and water. If those aren’t available, using a hand sanitizer can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs.
04 Sep CDC Releases Guidance on Handling COVID-19 Policy Disputes With Customers
The past few months have seen multiple instances of aggression and violence against workers who attempted to enforce their establishment’s COVID-19 prevention policies and practices with customers.
As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance instructing employees not to force any customer who appears upset or potentially violent to comply with their workplace’s COVID-19 prevention requirements.
In addition to this new guidance, the CDC also provided strategies to help employers reduce the risk of violence that may be aimed at their staff when implementing organizational standards to limit the spread of COVID-19. Keep reading to learn more about the CDC’s latest guidance and workplace violence prevention strategies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Aug CDC Updates Guidance for Quarantine After an Exposure to COVID-19
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, employers are discerning appropriate actions to prioritize health and safety within their workplace.
Organizations are responsible for protecting the health of their employees, which can include recommending self-quarantine to employees who have been exposed to COVID-19. An exposure to COVID-19 may take place within the workplace, or an employee may report an exposure outside of the workplace.
26 Aug Shrimp and Peaches Both Recalled Due to Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is drawing attention to two big national food recalls to prevent salmonella outbreaks. The advisories are focused on frozen shrimp and both bagged and bulk peaches.