Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Pandemic Planning for the Next âBig Oneâ
While we can now see the faint light at the end of the pandemic tunnel created by SARS-CoV-2, that doesn’t mean we should let up on planning. SARS-CoV-2 will likely become endemic. What does that mean for organizations that are not yet back to full production? What surveillance will be needed so that organizations can respond to outbreaks? Can we just go back to “normal?” Epidemiologists believe that this virus may not be the only pandemic we see in our lifetimes and the next one could be even more impactful than the last. Join American Society of Safety Professionals President Deborah Roy as she walks through the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. What are some best practices to take with us? What measures should be left in 2020? What can we do now to prepare for “the big one?” Are there essential elements that should be in our more comprehensive plans? What can organizations do t
Respiratory Protection Program: What OSHAâs Looking for and How to Protect Against New Hazards
The revised Respiratory Protection standard went into effect over 20 years ago, replacing the standard that was adopted in 1971, and still it is one of the most cited standards by OSHA. In fact, in fiscal year 2020, it was the third most cited standard. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the standard and its requirements to the forefront since respiratory protection was the first line of the defense against the virus. Why the standard is still highly cited? What are the most cited sections within the standard?
The scope of this webinar is to present an overview of what a compliance officer may look for when evaluating compliance with the respiratory protection standard and how your program it can protect employees against today’s hazards and those in the future.
The chair of the Valparaiso Democratic Committee has stepped down after questions about his educational background and prior political experience were exposed in a weekend newsletter.
Intelligent.com Announces Best Colleges In Alabama for 2021
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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 49 Colleges In Alabama for 2021. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 177 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 177 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 49 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm w
Deputy Chief Bill Sleeger Jr. will be named acting chief later this month.
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Chad Deardorff announced his retirement as chief of the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services, according to a news release from York Mayor Michael Helfrich on Wednesday.
Deardorff spent the past two years as chief, capping off a 26-year career with the department. Deputy Chief William Sleeger Jr. will be appointed acting chief on March 26, the release states.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents and visitors of the City of York. I have had the distinct pleasure of working with some of the best Firefighters this profession has ever seen, Deardorff said in the news release. “I am beyond proud to have been the leader of such a talented and dedicated group of individuals that make the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services the best department in the state.”