Technologies that monitor social distancing practices and conduct contact tracing in the workplace raise an intricate web of considerations under applicable privacy, security and other protection rules and regulations.
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A new broader definition of “close contact” in regard to COVID-19 issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could cause real headaches for employers. The addition of time – not space – to the constraints creates a real challenge.
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Small businesses that took a forgivable loan this year – as well as their banks – can’t wait to have the balance wiped out, but tax professionals are telling them to slow down.
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Dozens of candidate vaccines are in clinical evaluation, according to the World Health Organization, with some already conducting late-stage tests before seeking formal approval.
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Employers screening for COVID-19 should consider updating their screening and other protocols following new guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and a new study on how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces.
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Stay updated on how employers can protect their employees and procedures recommended in the workplace. Official information on COVID-19 and questions answered.
The new guidance is likely to have the biggest impact on workplaces, schools and other group settings since more people are likely to be considered at risk.
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Contact tracing is used to identify, support and monitor individuals potentially exposed to an infected person.
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The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has developed a free online tool aimed at helping employers create strategies to control construction worker exposure to COVID-19.
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PPE has and always will be an absolute must for keeping workers in construction safe, but the pandemic is bringing new challenges to the industry every week.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
