Tag: outdoor workers

OSHA Mulling Heat Safety Rule as Summer Temps Climb

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Aug 2, 2021 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 2, 2021

With parts of the country suffering record-breaking temperatures this summer, employers know they need to be on guard against heat dangers for both indoor and outdoor workers. At some point, however, those precautions may be formalized into a new standard from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Taking the sting out of Zika: what employers need to know

By Florida Employment Law Letter Aug 2, 2016 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Lisa Berg On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency associated with the spread of Zika virus, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began advising pregnant women or those considering becoming pregnant to avoid travel to places with Zika outbreaks. To date, more than a […]