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What Is the OSHA General Duty Clause? How To Use it To Keep Your Workforce Safe

Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, employers have an obligation to protect their employees from serious hazards—even ifthe hazard is unusual or unprecedented.

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Navigating CDC's Latest Guidance on Vaccines, Masks, and More

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 guidelines several times over the last few weeks. Don't know what to do? We'll talk you through what to consider.

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Is Your Hazard Communication OSHA-Ready? Find Out If Your Program Stacks Up

Don’t let your people or your organization become statistics in 2020. It’s time to see whether your hazard communication protocols meet OSHA’s standards.

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OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Gets a COVID-19 Update

OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program puts a focus on whistleblower protections. Learn how to protect your business from employee complaints and OSHA inspections.

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Latest COVID Relief Package: What Businesses Need to Know

Updated 9/8/21: With $1.9 trillion, there is a lot of relief on the way for businesses and workers. It's important to know what the final package includes and what action businesses should take next.

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OSHA Publishes COVID-19 National Emphasis Program

OSHA published a COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) to reduce or eliminate workers' exposure in high-hazard industries. The NEP covers guidance on inspections and retaliation protections.

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What Would a Federal COVID-19 Standard Look Like?

Joe Souza, wrote about what happens if OSHA decides there's a need for an emergency workplace regulation.

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California’s COVID-19 Standard Offer Clues for a National One

Joe Souza, KPA’s District Manager based in California, explains how increased OSHA COVID-19 enforcement has affected businesses he works with.

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