Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect

Episode 49

Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses anticipated changes safety professionals should look out for after the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.

On this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a deep dive into the impending inauguration for President-Elect Joe Biden and how this new administration could alter workplace safety. Topics covered include OSHA leadership, increased regulations and enforcement an a possible OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19. 

Listen to this episode of OH&S SafetyPod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and more.

About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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