Nov 12, 20201 min readVPPPA Announces Launch of New Website"The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is pleased to officially announce the launch of a new website and...
Aug 21, 20201 min readLearn More about Respiratory Protection and its Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Free Webinar"A new webinar developed by the Region VI OSHA Training Institute Education Centers offers guidance on the proper implementation of a...
Aug 19, 20201 min readOSHA's Guidance on Returning to WorkLooking for resources on how to safely return to work? Check out OSHA's Guidance on Returning to Work! Viewable as a PDF here:...
Aug 14, 20201 min readFDA Update on Hand SanitizerFYI – The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and health care professionals about certain hand sanitizer products...
Aug 10, 20201 min readSafe + Sound Week!"Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and...
Jul 31, 20201 min readU.S. Department of Labor's Tips for Coronavirus Prevention!"Protect yourself – and others – from the coronavirus. • Stay 6+ feet away from others • Wear a facemask • Wash your hands regularly,...
Jul 31, 20201 min readRespiratory Health Hazards On the Job"World Lung Cancer Day is August 1st, and is a time to recognize the importance of lung health. As the leading cause of cancer deaths in...
Jul 29, 20201 min readRevised Rule Issued Concerning OSHA Access to Employee Medical Records"The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised the Rules of Agency Practice and...
Jul 22, 20201 min readCDC Workplace Infection Control and Response Tool"The CDC’s Interim Customizable Non-Healthcare Workplace Infection Control Assessment and Response (WICAR) tool can be found at:...
Jul 20, 20201 min readExcessive Heat Watch - Monday July 20th, 2020Region 2 VPP Sites: We're on Day Three of a heat wave. NWS Mount Holly reports that of their 8 climate sites, 5 of them (Philadelphia,...