Covid-19 Legislative Updates – June 15, 2021

Dear Group Member,  Please find attached a summary of the recent updates from New York State and OSHA regarding Covid-19.  Also find attached an OSHA Fact Sheet detailing its new Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare workers.     Thank you,   Safety Department of Lovell Safety Management Co., LLC lsmsafetydepartment@lovellsafety.com 212-709-8899        

Covid-19 Compliance Updates

Dear Group Member: Recently there have been a number of new guidance documents issued and legislation enacted regarding Covid-19 and the prevention of airborne infections. Please review the attached for additional information.     Thank you, Safety Department Lovell Safety Management Co., LLC 212-709-8899 lsmsafetydepartment@lovellsafety.com  

Working from Home During – and After – COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to work from home and it appears that working from home will continue for many organizations even post-pandemic.  Whether your employees are new to the work-from-home lifestyle, or have been doing it for years, here are some tips to keep them safe and healthy and help avoid unnecessary […]

OSHA 10 HR Construction Course – Mohawk Valley Builders Exchange

June 17th & June 18th , 2021  7:30AM-1:30PM To aid in your compliance with the various Federal, State and City regulations requiring this training, the LSM safety department is once again offering the OSHA 10 Hour Course.  The course is provided by our OSHA certified instructors. Each employee who successfully completes the program will receive a certification […]

Nominated: A New Assistant Secretary of Labor – OSHA

Dear Group Member: A new Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA has been nominated by the Biden Administration.  If approved by the Senate, he will be the first assistant secretary for OSHA since 2017.  Please see the attached for more details.   Thank you, Safety Department of Lovell Safety Management Co., LLClsmsafetydepartment@lovellsafety.com212-709-8899        

COVID-19, One Year Out

A recent headline in the Wall Street Journal proclaimed, “COVID-19 Workers’ Claims Face a High Bar.” Acknowledging that there is no comprehensive data on COVID-19 claims, the author, utilizing some anecdotal stories along with some scattered data, implies that legitimate claims are being denied. COVID-19 may be a novel virus, but state workers’ compensation systems […]