[DCHAS-L] OSHA QuickTakes for April 8: featuring stories on coronavirus response, grain safety and more.

Coronavirus Response

• A new OSHA chart outlines safety steps to take based on worker exposure risk by industry.
• Workers have the right to report an unsafe workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Quick Tips Videos

Three new animated videos provide quick tips on social distancing, disinfecting workplaces, and industry risk factors to keep workers safe from COVID-19.

Stand-Up for Grain Safety

National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Weekwill host several online events April 13-20.

OSHA Leadership

Amanda Edens was named the new deputy assistant secretary for OSHA.

Fall Safety Stand-Down

The annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is postponed until summer due to COVID-19.

Silica Protection

OSHA extended the National Emphasis Program on Respirable Crystalline Silicato protect workers.

Injury/Illness Posting

Reminder: Employers must post their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

Small Business Improves Safety

A chrome manufacturing companyreduced worker exposure to hexavalent chromium with help from OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program.

OSHA Safety Partnerships

• Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
• Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Alliances Promote Workplace Safety

• Grain and Feed Association of Illinois
• American Subcontractors Association - San Antonio Chapter
• Houston Contractors Association

Fall Protection Violations

A roofing contractor faces penalties of $114,294 for exposing workers to fall hazards.

Machine Guarding Violations

A manufacturer was fined $258,271 after a worker was seriously burned by moving machine parts.

Emergency Exit Violations

A Dollar Tree Store was issued $477,089 in penalties for exposing workers to exit, storage, and fire hazards.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.