Introducing Safex’s New Intern Sarah Mok

Our past interns didn’t get a face mask on their first day, but Sarah Mok did. We’re glad she’s willing to mask up and join as an environmental and industrial hygiene intern. Sarah is currently finishing the Master of Public Health program at Ohio State, from which...

New OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 At Work

OSHA issued new guidance (on January 29, 2021) for protecting workers from being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work. In this guidance, OSHA reinforces the importance of face coverings and physical distancing, and places a strong emphasis on developing a...

Biden Taps New OSHA Leader

OSHA has a new acting leader, and his name is Jim Frederick. Appointed by President Biden, Frederick will serve as OSHA’s deputy assistant secretary. In his role, he’s expected to lead occupational health and safety efforts, particularly against COVID-19, the largest...