Pennsylvania hotel project continues amid investigation of fall accident

A hotel project in York, Pennsylvania is still scheduled to open next summer after an accident last week resulted in two employees falling six stories from a construction lift. One reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries, and both are still recovering in the hospital. Fed-OSHA is investigating. York Dispatch

Emergency temporary COVID standard to expire in December

The federal emergency temporary standard, which took effect on June 21 and requires covered healthcare and health support services employers to ensure specific policies and procedures are in place to identify and control COVID-19 hazards in the workplace, will expire in December. Still, healthcare employers should not let their guard down, write Kristina Brooks and Melanie Paul of Jackson Lewis P.C. JD Supra

New investigation targets heat exposure deaths across Texas, US

At least 384 workers have died from heart exposure in the United States over the last decade. This week and next, the Texas Standard is broadcasting an in-depth look at the issue of Texas employees dying from heat exposure. Texas Standard

Legal battle over COVID-related workers’ comp expected in Virginia

Under new legislation in Virginia, COVID-19 is considered an occupational disease for employees including any healthcare provider involved in “diagnosing or treating” COVID-19 as well as firemen, law enforcement, EMS workers and correctional officers. Attorneys on both sides of COVID-19-related workers’ compensation cases expect legal challenges. Virginia Mercury