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OSHA Training News Update June 3, 2020

OSHA Issues Alert on Social (Physical) Distancing as Employees Head Back to the Workplace

OSHA has issued a new alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social (physical) distancing in the workplace. As states lift restrictions and more employees start heading back to work, it is important for employers to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus during these unprecedented times. Social (physical) distancing involves maintaining at least six feet of distance between people and is an effective way to help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. The following steps can help employers implement social (physical) distancing in the workplace: Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. Isolate any worker who begins to exhibit symptoms until they can either go home or leave to seek medical care. Establish flexible worksites (e.g., telecommuting) and flexible work hours (e.g., staggered shifts), if feasible. In workplaces where customers are present, mark six-foot distances with floor tape in areas where lines form, use drive-through windows or curbside pickup, and limit the number of customers allowed at one time. Stagger breaks and rearrange seating in common break areas to maintain physical distance between workers. Move or reposition workstations to create more distance and install plexiglass partitions. Encourage workers to bring any safety and health concerns to your attention. OSHA’s social distancing alert is available for download in English  and  Spanish . For additional information, visit OSHA’s COVID-19 webpage .

June is National Safety Month

The National Safety Council NSC) is sponsoring its annual National Safety Month® in June. The NSC believes s afety is more critical than ever, and remains committed to saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace.

Given the current state of the world, this year the NSC will provide information and resources on a variety of topics for keeping workers safe in our new normal, including mental health in the time of COVID-19. The pandemic will affect the mental health and wellbeing of employees well beyond the immediacy of the initial crisis. NSC is highlighting the following resources: Employer Role in Mental Health During Covid-19 (NSC) Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (American Psychiatric Association) Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health & Well-Being (Center for Workplace Mental Health) Managing and Supporting Teams During the Pandemic (CEO Health and Safety Leadership Network) Help Employees Maintain Positive Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) The NSC will update their Resources for Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage as additional materials become available.

National Forklift Safety Day is June 9th

The seventh annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) 2020 will be held as a virtual event on June 9, 2020, at 9:00 AM Eastern. NFSD is open to all and will feature presentations from safety experts and government and industry representatives. The speakers and their general topics for National Forklift Safety Day 2020 include: Brian Feehan, President, Industrial Truck Association – Moderator Jay Gusler, ITA Chairman of the Board & Executive Vice President of Operations, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) – Welcome & Overview Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, OSHA – OSHA Updates/Resources Chuck Leon, Technical Specialist, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) – Pedestrian Safety Scott Bicksler, Lead Safety Manager, Aerotek – Temporary Employee Safety Chuck Moratz, NFSD Task Force Chair & Senior Vice President, Global Engineering, CLARK Material Handling Company – Forklift Industry Safety National Forklift Safety Day provides another opportunity to reinforce the need for forklift operator training. To pre-register for NFSD 2020, please click here .

OSHA Makes COVID-19 Publications Available

OSHA has compiled an extensive list of publications and materials related to COVID-19, including: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus Poster in English and 12 other languages Coronavirus: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 in English and Spanish Coronavirus: Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19): OSHA Alert in English and Spanish OSHA has also published a wide variety of COVID-19 Alerts for specific industries, including dental practitioners, retail workers, rideshare workers, the package delivery workforce and the construction and manufacturing industries. Visit OSHA’s COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus Publications webpage for access to all OSHA COVID-19 publications and materials.

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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers high quality OSHA standards-based training for construction, maritime and general industries at our San Francisco Bay Area location as well as other locations in Northern, Central and Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii. Due to the Coronavirus crisis and the shelter-in-place order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, upcoming in-person courses have been postponed to later dates . Our offices are currently closed, but we are available to respond to questions or concerns by phone at (866) 936-OSHA (6742) or by email at otc@clpccd.org .  We are closely monitoring local, state and federal recommendations regarding COVID-19 to ensure the safety and health of our students and staff. Please refer to guidance from the CDC and OSHA for the most accurate, up-to-date information, and check our website for updated class information.

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