Plan For An Active Shooter Situation
A recent article in the Washington Post by Bonnie Berkowitz and Marissa Vonesh summarized what to do in an active shooter situation. The advice provided
September 19, 2023
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Safety
Improving OSHA Workplace Inspections
A proposed rule-making from the Department of Labor is intended to clarify employee authorized third-party attendance if the compliance officer determines the third party is reasonably
August 29, 2023
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OSHA Recordkeeping
New OSHA Injury and Illness Record Submission Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness
August 23, 2023
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hep B virus screening
NEW: Recommended Screening for hepatitis B virus
According to the latest advice from the CDC, all adults 18 and older should be screened at least once in their lifetime for the hepatitis
July 11, 2023
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first aid training
Prevent Heat Related Emergencies!
This is an incredibly hot time of year – in many areas 2023 is considered the hottest year in history. Almost every organization has employees working
July 10, 2023
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Active Shooter
Do Your Employees Know What To Do?…
….When the unthinkable occurs? NC State Consultative Services has several resources for NC businesses, including the occupational health nurse consultant. We want to highlight two of
June 26, 2023
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ACGIH TLV
Pending TLV Change Announcement
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has announced its Notice of Intended Changes (NIC) for Threshold Limit Values (TLV) and Short-Term Exposure Limits (STEL) for
June 21, 2023
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OSHA National Emphasis Program on Fall Protection
During an audit at a large industry, we were quite shocked at the number of safety gaps, including lack of fall protection. Employees were working
May 26, 2023
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Warning Regarding Fees for Labor Law Posters
Reminder that the Labor Law Posters are free and yet year after year the deceptive marketing campaigns happen! The letters are sent to businesses to
February 6, 2023
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