I’ve heard that OSHA released new COVID-19 workplace guidance. Are there any new requirements?

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Technically, no. OSHA’s new guidance is advisory in nature and creates no new legal obligations. However, one of President Biden’s first acts after being sworn in was to sign an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety that...

How to Work With OSHA After an Accident

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires most employers with 10 or more full-time employees to log all reportable work-related illnesses and injuries. This information should be recorded on OSHA Form 300: Log of Work-Related Injuries and...

Occupational Safety and Health Act First-Aid Kits

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides guidance and information on developing effective first-aid arrangements for every workplace. The purpose is to minimize the consequence of injury or illness until the services of a practitioner or nurse are obtained. For...