Thanksgiving in the Time of COVID-19
The holidays are right around the corner, but with COVID-19 still in full force, the season will likely look different than normal. Just days away, Thanksgiving, a holiday where family…
Back At It Again: Fighting COVID-19 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
With cases of COVID-19 on the rise again, states are reexamining their reopening plans to find a balance between preventing increased infections and preventing another significant lockdown. Massachusetts and Rhode…
Keeping Halloween Spooky and Safe This Year
In what seemed like a perfect matching of holiday and day, Halloween 2020 falls on a Saturday. However, since the emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic, what many consider their favorite…
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…
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…
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…
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Training and Certification Options
Nowadays there are many organizations to get certified under, each providing overlapping and unique courses and certifications. OccuMed is proud to be an authorized American Red Cross, American Heart Association,…
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…
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…
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…
