Last week, the CDC issued a memo titled “Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility” with step-by-step instructions on how to maintain a safe workplace during the coronavirus. On page 3, they list out additional considerations for employers, which include: Developing policies for worker protection and provide training to all cleaning staff. Training should include when to…
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With the California Stay–At–Home Order still in effect, the strain on essential worker protection is higher than ever. As an employer/employee of this workforce, the question arises, how can I protect myself or my workers and ensure their safety? What PPE and Training Should I Offer? The basic CDC guidelines of social distancing and frequent hand…
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We know about the lack of proper PPE for our healthcare facilities in California and for most of the country. So, what can be done now to protect our healthcare workers? There have been 1,425 Coronavirus reported cases in Orange County and 10,854 reported cases in Los Angeles County. Per a KTLA article, recent infections at healthcare facilities include cases of…
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Asbestos was found where?! A recent article, “Asbestos Found in Children’s Makeup Product”, highlighted that this cancer-causing mineral was found in a children’s makeup product. Although the majority of people know that asbestos exposure is dangerous, it continues to be found in numerous commercial products. The article explained that the brand IQ Toys produced the…
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Did you know that this past October was National Fire Prevention Month? In just the past two years, recent fires have plagued our country and resulted in hazardous air conditions, leaving an overall threat to our homes and safety. Even though Southern California has been experiencing heavy rain throughout November, our fellow Southern California residents…
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Legionnaires Outbreak Shocks Hotel A recent article by CNN reported that a person died of Legionnaires’ disease while staying at the Sheraton, a renowned hotel, in Atlanta. Eleven others were also said to be diagnosed with Legionnaires’ and a staggering sixty-one probable cases were identified. The root of the Legionnaires’ outbreak may have originated from…
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Mold in the News … A recent article in the Seattle Times addressed a shocking concern: mold exposure at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The article explained that Aspergillus mold spores were found in operating rooms and had infected six patients since last year. After Aspergillus was initially detected, the hospital stepped up testing and immediately closed…
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What Is Ergonomics? Working Americans spend about 2,000 hours per year in the workplace and all these hours can have a negative effect on their eyes, back, arms, and neck. To solve that, it is essential to understand the importance of Ergonomics and how it is the key in protecting workers health. Ergonomics is the…
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Although silica seems like an exotic chemical compound, it is actually a very common mineral found in materials such as stone, artificial stone and sand. Silica is commonly found in nature in various forms. The most common is quartz. Are you thinking quartz countertops? Yes, it is in there. This is how silica looks like:…
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Did you know that the month of May is National Clean Air Month? The American Lung Association (ALA) is the leading organization and a trusted source in America, working to save lives by improving health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. Every year since 1972, the ALA has sponsored Clean Air Month…
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