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OSHA Seeks Comments on COVID-19 Protections for Health Care Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a public hearing to seek comments on topics related...read more
Global Biorisk Advisory Council Joins Global Health Security Agenda Consortium
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced that it has joined the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA)...read more
ISS Wins Seven British Safety Council Awards
ISS recently received seven International Safety Awards from the British Safety Council. The annual awards program recognizes international organizations for their commitment...read more
UMF Starts Search for Top Hygiene Specialist
UMF Corp. is now accepting nominations for its Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 13th year, UMF’s annual award highlights the...read more
International Hotels Prepare for Travel Season with GBAC® STAR Facility Accreditation
Hotels in India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have achieved GBAC® STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory...read more
OSHA Increases Inspection of Health Care Facilities Treating COVID-19 Patients
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an enforcement memorandum for a short-term increase in inspections directed at...read more
OSHA Offers $3M in Infectious Disease Prevention Training
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the availability of US$3.2 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan...read more
ISSA LARU – Deadline to Register for ISSA’s Clean Advocacy Summit Approaching!
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update (LARU), a biweekly roundup of the latest public-policy issues impacting the full spectrum...read more