COVID SAFETY
COVID SAFETY
OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
The Occupation Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) recently issued a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on vaccination and testing which became effective on November 5, 2021. OSHA requires covered employers to comply with all the provisions of the ETS by December...
Medical Emergency Training in a COVID-19 World
Is your staff trained in First Aid and CPR? Do you have adequate first aid kits? Does your staff know where to find your AED and how to use it in an emergency? Operating during a global pandemic looks different compared to less than a year ago. One thing hasn’t...
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Engineers Week 2021 is in progress
Engineers Week kicked off Sunday, and as you would expect, this year's celebration will be drastically different from previous years due to the pandemic. However, one thing has not changed, the mission to connect students with engineers, tell their stories and...
Walden to Present OSHA and COVID19 Challenges in Today’s World on November 9th at 1:00PM
On November 9, 2020 at 1:00PM we invite you join expert speakers from the Council of Industry (COI) and Walden, as our own Principal Joe Heaney and Professional Engineer and Certified Safety Professional, Massimiliano Lelli present “OSHA and COVID-19 Update with...
New York State’s School COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: What’s Required?
New York State has successfully flattened the curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the phased re-opening of New York continues, focus has turned towards the fall, when schools across the State typically begin their educational year. Even with the pandemic under...
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Begins Enforcement of COVID Phase 1 Reopening Requirements
DOB continues inspections at construction sites During the first 30 days after Phase 1 construction resumed on June 8, 2020, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors focused on educating construction professionals on COVID safety protocols and did not...
OSHA Training for Re-opening During COVID
As New York State continues its phased re-opening of the economy, companies are required to develop and implement a plan for safe re-opening, with an affirmation to the State that the plan will be followed. Companies must ensure they are following proper protocols...
COVID-19 Office Re-Opening Plans, New York State
On March 7, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202, declaring a state of emergency in New York in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 20, 2020, the State declared that all non-essential workers were to work from home, immediately. As the...
Five Things to Consider as New York Forward Moves Into Phase II – How Do I Prepare a Business COVID Safety Plan?
New York Forward, the State of New York’s plan for reopening business after the COVID shutdown has reached important thresholds this week, with Phase I businesses in New York City allowed to open on Monday, June 8, and Phase II businesses allowed to open on Long...