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OSHA to Issue COVID-19-Related Standards to Protect Workers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set to implement an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect workers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post OSHA to Issue COVID-19-Related Standards to Protect Workers appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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Linda Harvey: 3 Common Misperceptions on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

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Did you know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) became effective on June 21, 2021? The ETS was issued to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.

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Linda Harvey Interview

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

David: First of all, how did COVID impact your business last year? The regulatory work that you do is so important, but once COVID hit, it must have just added a tremendous number of new questions and people needing help. So, we’re going to see some inspections being carried out by OSHA, both onsite and remote.

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Creating a culture of safety at your dental practice

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In each of the reported incidents, investigators noted a failure to adhere to the safety standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Since its formation in 1970, OSHA has issued regulations instrumental to fostering safety culture in the workplace and drastically reducing on-the-job injury, illness and death.