New York City elevator collapse kills one, injures another

An employee died and another was seriously hurt in an elevator collapse at a notable building in New York City’s Bronx borough on Wednesday. Both victims were employees at the four-story site, where permit-issued elevator work was underway at the time of the collapse, according to first responders. NBC New York

 

‘The mask is an outward sign of inward things’

“The politico-spiritual warfare over masking rules is far from over, because it was never simply a question of public health and prudence. … This isn’t a medical question anymore, and it never was that alone.” writes Kevin D. Williamson. National Review

 

Contractors weigh new Fed-OSHA guidance on adverse vaccine reactions

Fed-OSHA has been providing comprehensive, up-to-date information through its online FAQ section of its website, but construction employer groups say its latest COVID-19 vaccine guidance could cause confusion among contractors as to their recording responsibilities. Construction Dive

 

Survey: Most Michigan companies plan gradual return to office

In a survey by a statewide business roundtable, most Michigan companies say they expect a gradual return to in-person work. Additionally, 93 percent of survey respondents plan to offer hybrid work models to some staff, while nearly one-third of respondents said half or more of their employees will work in a hybrid format. MiBiz

 

Las Vegas: Vaccinated MGM Resorts employees can forego masks

MGM Resorts International recently announced vaccinated guests would not need to wear masks at its Las Vegas properties, and now has joined a growing list of casino operators allowing vaccinated employees to forego masks. At least one other Strip casino operator is still requiring all employees to wear masks for the time being, but several others have waived mask requirements for vaccinated employees. Las Vegas Review-Journal

 

Why are some businesses requiring masks still and others aren’t?

Legal experts say the COVID-19 liability law South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed earlier this month essentially gives a business some legal cover, as long as it follows state and federal health guidelines. But those guidelines are built on trust and are more expansive than when the bill was written. WIS (Columbia, S.C.)