OSHA’s Updated COVID-Related Guidance on Respirators and More
The United States, along with the rest of the world, has been living with COVID-19 for almost one year. While signs that we are closer to the end of the
February 11, 2021
Workplace Health & Wellness Training
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New Local Office in Hartford CT
United Alliance Services, Inc. and OccuMed Announce Expansion into Tri-State Area with a New Local Office CANTON, MA – United Alliance Services, Inc. and OccuMed, recognized leaders in occupational safety
December 16, 2020
How to Plan for and Protect You and Your Family from the Unexpected
Every September, the Department of Homeland Security runs the National Preparedness Month, which gives everyone the chance toprepare for what to do in the event of a disaster. This year, the
October 1, 2020
Making the Most Of Wearing Your Masks: Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
It probably comes as no surprise that masks are the latest fashion accessory. Everyone should be wearing one. They are the in thing. But, the real reason they’re the latest
September 24, 2020
Creating a Safe Workplace In the Midst of a Spike of Coronavirus Compliance Issues
Startling new trends are appearing in workplaces as the public health crisis continues to impact the country. In such an unprecedented situation, companies are trying to navigate through the
September 17, 2020
OSHA Changes Respirator Fit Testing Standards
In the midst of the global health crisis, the argument of which PPE offer the most protection has been widely discussed. Because of this, it seems fitting that OSHA has
September 2, 2020
Falls from Elevation – a Leading Cause of Death on Construction Sites
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1,008 construction fatalities in 2018 and 320 of those were attributed to falls. Fall protection remains one of OSHA’s most frequently
August 27, 2020
Which Face Covering Provides the Best Protection?
Face coverings are now the new norm in every work environment. In most states, it’s mandated that people wear some form of face covering while inside confined areas, such as
August 20, 2020
FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol
While social distancing and mask wearing are critical to containing the spread of COVID-19, hand hygiene is a component not to be overlooked. Though the CDC has stated the exact contribution of
August 17, 2020
Unsafe Workplaces – 900 COVID-19 Noncompliance Complaints
Businesses continue to face challenges during these uncertain times. Many states are still showing increases in COVID-19 cases while others are declining or holding steady. Employers are scrambling to keep
July 28, 2020
