OSHA QuickTakes for March 10: featuring stories on coronavirus protection, ladder safety, opioid recovery and more

March 10, 2020   •   Volume 19, Issue 4   •   A twice monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health. Coronavirus Protection A new OSHA alert and guidance document on COVID-19 provide general practices to help prevent worker exposure to coronavirus. Injury/Illness Posting Reminder: Employers must post their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) through April 30. Ladder Safety March is National Ladder Safety Month. Learn how to protect workers from falls. Opioid Recovery The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comments on the development of a workplace supported recovery program for opioid and substance use. Safety Conference Safety Fest Tennessee will provide free workplace safety and health classes, sessions, and demonstrations April 27-May 1. Small Business Reduces Injuries A steel foundry worked with Michigan's On-Site Consultation Program to significantly reduce workplace injuries. Safety Recognition OSHA revised the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Voluntary Protection Programs. Construction Safety Partnership PJ Dick Inc. is partnering with OSHA to protect workers during a West Virginia University construction project. Alliances Promote Workplace Safety American Industrial Hygiene Association Connecticut Roofing Contractors Association Associated Builders and Contractors- South Texas Chapter Damage Prevention Council of Texas Consulate General of El Salvador in Dallas Fall and Struck-By Violations A residential roofing contractor faces $240,880 in penalties for exposing workers to safety hazards at two worksites. Safety and Health Violations A rail car tank cleaning and repair facility was fined $371,276 for safety and health hazards. Fall Violations A cookie manufacturer was fined $221,257 for exposing workers to falls and other hazards. Read about more OSHA enforcement cases. Whistleblower Protections OSHA ordered a commercial motor carrier to compensate a driver who faced retaliation after raising safety concerns. Grain Safety A new OSHA Alert provides steps to protect workers from wet grain engulfment hazards. National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week will take place April 13-20. Weather Safety OSHA has resources to ensure your workplace is prepared for severe weather emergencies. Social Media Follow @OSHA_DOL on Twitter. For more safety and health resources and information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's social media accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram SUBSCRIBE SEND FEEDBACK ARCHIVE Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210 www.osha.gov | 202-693-1999 Do not want to get emails from us? You can unsubscribe here. (We will miss you!) This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)