As businesses across the United States have gradually reopened over the past few weeks, it has become increasingly clear that we will not be going “back to normal” anytime soon. Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency, and various industry publications have outlined new precautions for every environment, from offices to restaurants…
According to the CDC and White House guidelines, schools and universities may, in some cases, commence reopening this Fall as part of a phased approach to reopening the economy. Across the country, school officials are weighing multiple considerations as they make plans regarding whether to reopen and how. For those who are making the decision…
As areas across the country cautiously reopen their economies, restaurants are among those being asked to take extra precautions. From state to state and municipal area to municipal area, the rules and guidelines vary, as does enforcement. For restaurant owners, this creates a large amount of uncertainty that adds to the strain of the situation….
While the novel coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves through the United States and the world, the construction industry remains strong. Many projects have been accelerated to take advantage of the unusual opportunity afforded by the fact that people are staying at home, which in turn reduces traffic and other human-driven factors that can delay projects….
As governments and businesses around the world respond to the crisis created by the novel coronavirus, stay-at-home orders around the United States have prohibited many businesses from continuing to operate. In many areas, dine-in restaurants, clothing retailers, salons, theaters, and many other businesses have been classified as “non-essential” and ordered to shut down. Other types…
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shock waves through the United States, shutting many industries down and changing the face of others. The construction industry has remained relatively resilient so far, thanks to its designation in many areas as an “essential service.” But the designation as an essential service, and the ability to continue operating despite…
Worker safety training is critical to ensuring your workplace is healthy, safe, and OSHA compliant. Every year, thousands of workers are injured or killed because of safety violations that could have been prevented with appropriate hazard training. Every workplace is unique and presents unique and often changing hazards. The only way to keep your workers…
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires all employers to ensure their workers are trained in how to remain safe on the job. Required training includes program awareness, training for employers, managers, and supervisors, worker role-specific training, and hazard identification and controls. Many employers make the mistake of providing the first and second type…
Our team is continuing to monitor the rapidly-changing regulations as they apply to our offices and work throughout the Southeast. As consultants for government and private clients, GLE Associates, Inc. provides essential services that are needed to keep many of the critical infrastructure systems in our communities operating. As a result, we continue to provide…
Response to the spread of the Coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 is evolving quickly, and both private and government agencies are working hard to create and distribute guidance for staying healthy and safe. Because the situation is unprecedented, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not yet have comprehensive legal requirements for employers. However, all…
