Sadly, workplace violence continues to be a topic that many organizations face, especially those in the health care industry. Indeed, as the news reports serve to remind us all, employees and non-employees often take out their aggression and violent acts within the workplace. As the recent attacks at hospitals in Pittsburgh and in Washington, D.C…. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA)
Subscribe to Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) RSS FeedOSHA Launches New Nursing Home National Emphasis Program
By Julia E. Lloyd and Eric J. Conn Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) launched a new National Emphasis Program targeting Nursing Homes and Residential Care facilities (“Nursing Home NEP”). In an accompanying Press Release, OSHA announced that the Nursing Home NEP aims to protect workers from safety and… Continue Reading
Managing an OSHA Inspection: The Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Guest Bloggers: Amanda R. Strainis-Walker and Eric J. Conn Below is a set of important questions that we are frequently asked by clients when OSHA unexpectedly shows up at their doorsteps. These questions and many more are also addressed in our OSHA Inspection Checklist desk reference guide. Scenario 1: An OSHA Compliance Safety… Continue Reading
Text Free Zone: OSHA’s Distracted Driving Initiative Kicks Into Gear
By Casey M. Cosentino and Eric J. Conn “Texting while driving” is an epidemic in America, which has prompted forty-two states and the District of Columbia to ban (completely or partially) this conduct for drivers. Here’s a map of the U.S. states that have enacted some ban on texting while driving. Studies suggest that texting while driving distracts… Continue Reading
2012 HEAL Briefings for Healthcare and Wellness Executive and HR Professionals – EBG Atlanta Office
A monthly breakfast law briefing and networking series specifically designed for health care and wellness company executives and human resources professionals. This informative series will address labor and employment issues during these challenging times and offer solutions. For additional information and to register, contact Carla Llarena or by tel: (404) 869-5363. February 8, 2012 Today’s OSHA: What Healthcare… Continue Reading