June 1, 2021 • Volume 20, Issue 12 • A twice monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health. |
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COVID-19 VaccinesVisit vaccines.gov to find and schedule a free COVID-19 vaccination near you. | |
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Hazard CommunicationAn online hearing to discuss updates to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard will be held on Sept. 21. | |
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Forklift SafetyOSHA to join the Industrial Truck Association's effort to improve forklift safety. | |
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General Duty Clause ViolationsTwo companies face penalties after a demolition collapse caused the death of two workers. | |
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| Small Business Recognized for SafetyOSHA's partnership with Holder Construction dramatically improved safety through increased involvement with workers. |
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Safety and Health Resources- OSHA's streamlined Help for Employers webpage makes it easier to find information on safety responsibilities and compliance assistance.
- A new heat safety posteremphasizes the importance of allowing workers to gradually build up a tolerance to higher temperatures.
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Safety Q&A |
| Are adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine recordable on the OSHA recordkeeping log? | | The Department of Labor and OSHA, as well as other federal agencies, are working diligently to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. OSHA does not wish to have any appearance of discouraging workers from receiving COVID-19 vaccination, or disincentivizing employers' vaccination efforts. As a result, OSHA will not enforce 29 CFR 1904's recording requirements to require any employers to record worker side effects from COVID-19 vaccination through May 2022. We will reevaluate the agency's position at that time to determine the best course of action moving forward. |
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