Bear attacks Alaska pipeline employee
An employee at Alyeska Pipeline in a remote area about 150 miles from Fairbanks, recently was attacked by a black bear, which reportedly continued to return to the area of the attack until a security worker killed it, according to Alaska State Troopers. KTUU
New Jersey tree trimming employee falls to death
A 35-year-old tree-services company employee fell 20-30 feet to his death while working at a home in Ridgewood, New Jersey on Thursday. It was unclear if Fed-OSHA had been notified. NorthJersey
Four tips on safely re-entering the workplace
As social distancing measures ease, businesses face the challenge of safely reintegrating their workforce into an office setting. Here are some best practices for businesses preparing to reopen their physical workplaces so employees can safely return. Austin Business Journal
Researcher say satellite data suggests coronavirus hit China earlier
Auto traffic surges around major hospitals in Wuhan, China show coronavirus may have been spreading through central China long before the outbreak was first reported, according to a new Harvard Medical School study. “Something was happening in October,” according to the chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Hospital and director of the medical center’s Computational Epidemiology Lab. ABC News
PPE and fit testing being provided to EMS staff in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man, the owner of a business that provides mobile and onsite occupational health services, has made it his mission to ensure Emergency Medical Services staff around the DuBois area are equipped with properly fitted N95 masks during the pandemic. Courier Express (DuBois, Pa.)
Construction industry pushes back on Protect Every Worker Act
Construction industry advocates groups have come out against the are advising against the requirement of Fed-OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard, which is included in the COVID -19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, on grounds employers and employees are better served by focusing on disseminating the latest information available and tailoring safety guidance as the public health situation develops. For Construction Pros
Must-have ergonomic upgrades for home office
With the prospect of at least several more weeks of working from home, employees should take a careful look at their home office spaces for warning signs of future and painful issues. Here are seven options to help reduce the possibility of strain and undue fatigue. CNET
How to implement infection prevention measures in the workplace
Many business have remained fully or partially operational during the public health crisis, and Fed-OSHA has recommended employers implemented certain hygiene and infection control practices that include specific handwashing instructions and encouraging employees to stay at home if they’re ill. Williston Herald