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04/22/21 WorkersCompensation.com Portland, ME (WorkersCompensation.com) - U.S. Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services Norris Cochran has appointed Luis F. Pieretti, PhD, CIH, CSP, WCP® of The MEMIC Group's Loss Control Department to the Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He will begin his four-year term on January 1, 2022. The 15-member board is a federal advisory committee to provide advice on NIOSH's occupational safety and health research and prevention programs. The ...

Respiratory Protection Program: What OSHA’s Looking for and How to Protect Against New Hazards The revised Respiratory Protection standard went into effect over 20 years ago, replacing the standard that was adopted in 1971, and still it is one of the most cited standards by OSHA. In fact, in fiscal year 2020, it was the third most cited standard. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the standard and its requirements to the forefront since respiratory protection was the first line of the defense against the virus. Why the standard is still highly cited? What are the most cited sections within t...

Spiratex receives MSHARP award The Spiratex Company of Monroe recently was honored as part of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP).  State Sen.Dale Zorn, R-Ida, state Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, and Frenchtown Township Supervisor Al VanWashenova were in attendance on March 5 as the custom plastic extrusion company was awarded with the MSHARP Certificate of Achievement. As part of the program, Spiratex also received a 12-month exemption from MIOSHA programmed inspections. This do...

VAntage Point Programs teach military competency, PTSD, suicide best practices Understanding service-related experiences creates safe environment For mental health providers, building trust and establishing a connection with their patients is essential. When a patient’s employment history includes military service, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can help providers to create a safe environment for assessment and treatment. As the number of Veterans seeking care outside of VA grows, it is more important than ever for clinicians to consider the influence of mili...

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Commissioner C. Ray Davenport announced today that Printpack in Williamsburg, Virginia, has been approved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia’s