Twin Cities man dies after falling while working

A 51-year-old man man died last week after suffering severe head injuries in a fall while working at a new home construction site near Minneapolis. WCCO

Parents push for better standards after son dies on worksite from heat-related illness

Tim Barber, whose job was sorting bolts on a bridge deck for other crew members to put up guard rails, is one of hundreds of people to die of heat-related illness on worksites across the country over the last decade. His parents are now working with Fed-OSHA to help publicize the need for better vigilance around heat illness. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle

Governor issues vaccination mandates for Massachusetts state employees

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring the thousands of Executive Department employees to get vaccinated by October 17 or face discipline that could involve “termination.” Boston Herald [may require registration]

American Hospital Association calls for withdrawal of Fed-OSHA’s temporary standard

Citing efforts already in place at hospitals, the American Hospital Association is urging Fed-OSHA to withdraw its COVID-19 emergency temporary standard for healthcare employees. Fed-OSHA released the standard June 10, which includes a requirement that healthcare employers give employees paid time off to get vaccinated, as well as rules regarding ventilation, physical barriers and other safety-related issues. Becker’s Hospital Review

Employers are setting rules on home offices

Entering year two of remote work, organizations are starting to establish rules for home office setups. While company rules regarding the appearance and functionality of spaces inside their own homes may seem intrusive, there are legalities and insurance concerns to bear in mind. TechRepublic