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…
Get the Test Boston: Working Together to Fight COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, Boston and Massachusetts as a whole are following trends in rapidly-rising cases seen across the country and the world. As people grapple with the…
OSHA’s Newly-Issued Guidance on Fit Testing as COVID-19 Related Fines Increase
OSHA is working hard to make sure that workplaces are maneuvering this new normal in the safest ways possible. In the midst of this public health crisis, it is important…
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…
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…
