Cal/OSHA cited six San Francisco Bay Area employers, including hospitals, a police department, and skilled nursing facilities, for failing to protect their employees from COVID-19.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) cited 19 different businesses with serious "general duty" violations for failing to implement safety and health workplace guidelines, exposing employees to hazards of COVID-19.

On September 14, NIOSH issued a request for information and comment on the deployment to and use of elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) by emergency EMS organizations and in healthcare settings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (85 FR 56618).

On September 15, OSHA issued revisions to its construction industry standard for cranes and derricks (85 FR 57109). The new clarifications and exemptions reflect situations in which Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations preempt OSHA standards.

The destructive wildfires throughout California have resulted in the loss of life and property and are stretching the resources to fight them. As we progress into late summer and fall, the danger will continue. Everyone must take precautions and stay aware of weather conditions to prevent human-caused fires.