How to Keep Your Workplace Safe for Employees Amid Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country and the world, it is vital that employers do everything they can to protect their employees and keep them safe. Employees should feel confident that their workplaces are properly handling this current unique situation. There are several precautions employers can take, according to the Centers for Disease […]
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: How Effective Has It Been?
As of January 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in place. It is a secure, online database that gives employers and other authorized users real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. The […]
Who is at Higher Risk for COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. A new study of 7,162 people who tested positive for COVID-19 shows […]
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
All the Basics Employers Should Know in 2020 Employers have been dealing with complicated marijuana laws for many years now, and the guidelines are only becoming more difficult to navigate as more states add employment protections and change marijuana laws. Here are a few key items employers need to know about marijuana in the workplace. […]
6 Ways to Help Protect Yourself & Others from Coronavirus
Knowing how coronavirus spreads is the first step in understanding how best to protect yourself and others. About COVID-19 & How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between […]
How COVID-19 Spreads
Everything You Need to Know You’re probably taking extra precautions these days, from wearing masks and gloves to cleaning and sanitizing more than ever before. Practicing proper social distancing and being extra cautious helps you protect yourself and your home from coronavirus. But, how exactly does it spread? How Coronavirus Spreads The virus that causes […]
COVID-19 Antibodies and How To Test for Them
Serology and IgG Antibodies Explained Antibodies/Serologic Testing Explained Serologic testing is used to analyze blood specimens for the presence of proteins, called antibodies, made in response to an infection. The presence of specific antibodies indicates that an individual has been infected by that specific pathogen. For many infectious diseases, serology is used retrospectively to confirm […]