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Flooding continues to be a significant issue, especially during this hurricane season. IAM CREST, Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training, provides some general guidelines and guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on staying safe during flooding events.
Read moreNovember 16, 2020 NIOSH Approves First Elastomeric Half Mask Respirator Without an Exhalation Valve Respirators are an important resource in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. When workers wear respirators to protect themselves against workplace hazards, they also need to maintain source control to protect others in case they are themselves
Read moreU.S. Department of Labor | October 19, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Question and Answer Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on how N95 respirators effectively protect wearers from coronavirus
Read moreIAM CREST will be hosting a free ZOOM COVID-19 awareness training on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1 p.m. EST to 2:30 p.m. EST. This training is available to all members on a first come first serve basis.
Read moreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as considerations for doing so. This guidance is intended for planning purposes.
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