EHS Round-Up April 13, 2018

EHS Round-Up April 13, 2018 EHS Round-Up: April 13, 2018 Weekly Round-Up from 360training.com Learn more about current events and trends that may affect your industry in this weeks round-up! Workers’ Long-Term Use of Opioid Painkillers Delays Return to Work Workers’ return to work take significantly longer if they’ve been prescribed opioid painkillers for long periods of time. Certified Safety Professionals Now Must Have a Bachelor’s Degree The Board of Certified Safety Professionals announced April 2 that the Certified Safety Professional designation will require a bachelor’s degree beginning July 2. OSHA Creating Protocols for Communication with Local Governments and First Responders The new initiative is meant to address the lack communication about companies’ serious violations with local governments and first responders. Roofing Contractor Facing Big Fines for Lack of Worker Fall Protection OSHA inspectors saw Guallpa Contracting workers on a roof without fall protection, improper ladder use, and the lack of head protection.