New Jersey pharma company fined $13K after couple’s COVID deaths
An Eatontown, New Jersey pharmaceutical equipment maker faces a Fed-OSHA fine of more than $13,000 for alleged failure to enforce mask-wearing or physical distancing during the pandemic last fall. Thirty of its 50 employees tested positive for the virus; four were hospitalized; and two died, according to Fed-OSHA. Asbury Park Press
Fed-OSHA targets construction falls in Essex County, New Jersey
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees in the U.S., accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019, according to federal data. Fed-OSHA recently has asked construction companies in Essex County, New Jersey to take precautions to protect employees from deadly falls. Patch
Texas facility had chemical leak, authorities say
For at least 24 hours, butadiene leaked from TPC Group in Port Neches, Texas on June 2, according to an air emission event report filed with the state environmental regulators. It is estimated 15 pounds of butadiene, a known carcinogen primarily used in the production of synthetic rubber, leaked from a fractionator. Port Arthur News
Managing corporate security in the pandemic age
As Americans return to offices, security professionals, who are classified by the federal government as “essential personnel” and continued to report to work during the pandemic, are working with corporate leaders to design and implement a variety of screening services to ensure the health and safety of employees. Security Info Watch
ADA to address how new Fed-OSHA rule affects dentists, practices
Fed-OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard on June 10 intended to protect healthcare employees from COVID-19. The American Dental Association says it’s currently reviewing the 900-page rule and will be issuing an update on how it will affect dentists, dental teams and patients. ADA News
Does hepatitis C require isolation precautions?
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. This article discusses whether people with HCV need to isolate, how HCV spreads, and the precautions people need to take in healthcare settings and at home. It also explores how long HCV is contagious for and whether it is curable. Medical News Today