Employers Must Implement OSHA PPE Payment Rule by May 15:: After eight years of debate, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its final regulation on Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment. The rule went into effect Feb. 13 and employers must begin implementing it by May 15. Click here.
American Heart Association Authorizes Hands-Only CPR: The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recommended that any bystander who witnesses the sudden collapse of an adult should first call 911 and then immediately begin “hands-only” chest compressions. Dr. Michael Sayre of Ohio State University, who also helped develop the guidelines, describes the hands-only technique as, “…pushing hard and fast in the middle of the victim’s chest, without stopping until emergency medical services (EMS) responders arrive.” Click here.
Gearing Up for Construction Season: Warmer weather signals the beginning of construction season. Before work begins PPE needs to be selected and inspected for proper fit and any signs of wear and tear. Here’s a head-to-toe review of construction PPE. Click here.
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