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Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) & Privacy Issues

Answers to frequently asked questions about workplace privacy and accommodations issues relating to pandemic flu, as well as guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they develop or review plans to respond to 2009 H1N1 influenza now and during the upcoming influenza season.

Compliance Assistance Products from OSHA
Fact sheets, guidance documents and other publications from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These materials cover subject including pandemic flu, bloodborne pathogens and respiratory protection standards.
Discover How to Make Your Home Office More Ergonomic

As part of the TARGET Discovery Series, learn basic tips to ease the pains of telework by reducing repetitive-stress injuries and working more efficiently.

Latex Allergy

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)

Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on adverse physical reaction to low levels of common chemicals, an allergy that impacts workers in a variety of workplaces.

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)

Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

Noise & Hearing Conservation

Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on hazardous noise and successful hearing conservation programs.

Occupational Asthma

Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on disabling asthma in the workplace.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and works to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration eTools
Interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics, including eye and face protection, evacuation procedures and ergonomics.
Occupational Safety & Health Issues for Workers with Disabilities
State of New Jersey discussion of emergency services, ergonomics, chemical exposure, hazard communication training, warning devices, blood-borne pathogens and workplace violence with respect to disabled workers. This link opens a PDF document.
Osh.net
Comprehensive links directory to government agencies and legal sites plus safety, industrial hygiene, emergency management, environmental management and occupational health topics.
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee on Employment, Safety & Training
Mission is to ensure that employees have the tools and training necessary to succeed in the workplace.

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