May 8, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 8 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.
![OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218202957im_/https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/quicktakes/quicktakes-masthead-osha50.jpg)
Coronavirus Response
- The latest OSHA Alert provides recommended practices for food service businesses.
- Three newly released Quick Tips videos focus on delivery workers, drive-thru and curbside pickup, and not sharing tools and equipment.
![Coronavirus illustration](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218202957im_/https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/quicktakes/coronavirus-cdc.jpg)
Meatpacking and Processing Safety During the Pandemic
OSHA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt outlined eight ways to protect meat processing workers from COVID-19. Guidance is now available in English and Spanish.
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Workers' Memorial Day
The U.S. Department of Labor commemorated workers who lost their lives while on the job.
Heat Illness Prevention
A new video on heat hazard recognition and prevention will be available beginning May 19. Registration is free.
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![National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218202957im_/https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/quicktakes/struckby-standdown.jpg)
Construction Safety
A virtual stand-down to prevent struck-by incidents in construction is now available to view.
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Fall Protection Violations
A tank company was issued $415,204 in fines after a worker’s fatal fall.