June 2021

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Timeout for Safety

Join us for our next Timeout for Safety on Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. or Friday, July 23 at 9 a.m.!  Come prepared to share questions and ideas with fellow safety professionals in an informal, but informative session.

Save the Zoom link below and join the session on the scheduled date and time.

Note: Staff assignments are subject to change

Upcoming Sessions

Wed, July 21 at 2 p.m. 

Lance McClure and Wendy Laing
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95741872887
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Fri, July 23 at 9 a.m. 

Lance McClure and Wendy Laing
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/98020009851
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Future Sessions

• Wed, Aug 18 at 2 p.m.
• Fri, Aug 20 at 9 a.m.
• Wed, Sept 15 at 2 p.m.
• Fri, Sept 17 at 9 a.m.

Trainer Toolbox

OSHA Returning to Work Guidelines 

Every day more Americans are returning to their workplaces but there will be a need to implement updated policies and procedures. OSHA has designed Returning to Work Guidelines to ensure we have the tools necessary to return to a healthy and safe working environment. 

OSHA Mental Health Resources

Is stress at work affecting your personal life and your mental health? According to The Marlin Company, 80% of workers feel stressed on the job and nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress. OSHA maintains a mental health web page with resources dedicated to suicide prevention, coping with stress, substance abuse and the promotion of employee mental health and well-being.

COVID-19, Ventilation and Airflow Patterns Fact Sheet from ACGIH

When it comes to slowing down the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, airflow matters. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has published the COVID-19: Ventilation and Airflow Patterns Fact Sheet. This fact sheet details proper ventilation systems, airflow patterns, exposure and more.