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Subject: OSHA QuickTakes for June 1, featuring information on COVID-19 vaccinations, needle safety, hazard communication, and more.
Date: June 1, 2021 at 6:11:44 PM GMT-4

 

June 1, 2021   •   Volume 20, Issue 12   •   A twice monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

COVID-19 Vaccines

Visit vaccines.gov to find and schedule a free COVID-19 vaccination near you.

Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you - Vaccines.gov

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Needle Safety Device Failure

The Food and Drug Administration urges health care providers to stop using syringes and needles with safety devices manufactured by HAIOU.


Hazard Communication

An online hearing to discuss updates to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard will be held on Sept. 21.

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Walking-Working Surfaces

OSHA is updating the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its Walking-Working Surfaces standard.


Forklift Safety

OSHA to join the Industrial Truck Association's effort to improve forklift safety.

National Forklift Safety Day - June 8, 2021

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Inspection Violations

Three contractors were cited for failing to inspect for hazards that led to a worker fatality.


General Duty Clause Violations

Two companies face penalties after a demolition collapse caused the death of two workers.

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Repeat Violations

A bath and shower manufacturer was cited for continuing to expose workers to safety and health hazards.


Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.




Small Business Recognized for Safety

A Nebraska industrial lubricant and oil filtration company eliminated workplace injuries with help from OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program.

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Partnership - An OSHA Cooperative Program
Small Business Recognized for Safety

OSHA's partnership with Holder Construction dramatically improved safety through increased involvement with workers.


Safety and Health Resources
  • OSHA's streamlined Help for Employers webpage makes it easier to find information on safety responsibilities and compliance assistance.
  • A new heat safety posteremphasizes the importance of allowing workers to gradually build up a tolerance to higher temperatures.
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Safety Q&A

Question

Are adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine recordable on the OSHA recordkeeping log?

Answer

The Department of Labor and OSHA, as well as other federal agencies, are working diligently to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. OSHA does not wish to have any appearance of discouraging workers from receiving COVID-19 vaccination, or disincentivizing employers' vaccination efforts. As a result, OSHA will not enforce 29 CFR 1904's recording requirements to require any employers to record worker side effects from COVID-19 vaccination through May 2022. We will reevaluate the agency's position at that time to determine the best course of action moving forward.


  
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