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Toccoa Plastic Recycler Cited for Violating Safety Standards after Worker Sustains Fatal Injuries

Toccoa Plastic Recycler Cited for Violating Safety Standards after Worker Sustains Fatal Injuries

Scrap Masters Inc. faces fines and citations for exposing employees to workplace hazards.

The National Safety Council Encourages People to Stay Safe on the Roads this Independence Day Weekend

The National Safety Council Encourages People to Stay Safe on the Roads this Independence Day Weekend

Injuries and Fatalities are high; the NSC created a list to help keep safe.

The Post-Pandemic Reframing of Workplace Safety

Episode 81

The Post-Pandemic Reframing of Workplace Safety

Looking into the future, employers must reframe how they think about workplace safety, health and wellness. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard and Blackline Safety Chief Revenue Officer Sean Stinson discuss the issues on the forefront and how companies can mitigate them.

Unvaccinated Americans in Particular States are More at Risk to a New COVID-19 Variant

Unvaccinated Americans in Particular States are More at Risk to a New COVID-19 Variant

Some states are making great strides in vaccinations, while others are trailing behind.

The 2020 Impact on Worker Safety

Episode 80

The 2020 Impact on Worker Safety

While there seems to be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we may see the impact of the pandemic on worker safety for months, or years, to come. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into the physical and mental effects of the pandemic on workers.

OSHA Considerations for Employers in Year Two of the COVID-19 Pandemic

OSHA Considerations for Employers in Year Two of the COVID-19 Pandemic

All employers should review and implement the all-industries guidance, and healthcare employers should take steps now to implement the ETS.



Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

Ability for protection from mold-related and safety problems relies on knowledge of prevention and addressing sources of moisture.

Going the Distance: Requirements for Emergency Equipment

Episode 79

Going the Distance: Requirements for Emergency Equipment

In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard talks with former Cal/OSHA Associate Safety Engineer Paul Andersen about the standards, regulations and rules associated with emergency eyewash and showers.

Managing Safety Performance

Managing Safety Performance

Introducing the four cornerstones.

New York Governor Signs Infectious Disease Worker Safety Bill

New York Governor Signs Infectious Disease Worker Safety Bill

A bill protecting against the spread of airborne diseases is aimed to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

More Than $21 Million Awarded in Grants Will Go Towards Safety Training

More Than $21 Million Awarded in Grants Will Go Towards Safety Training

The U.S. Department of Labor announces funding availabilities to OSHA.

Construction Technology is Shaping the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Construction Technology is Shaping the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Employers are encouraged to take a modern-day approach to make sure safety is put first.

An OH&S Impact Guide to The American Jobs Plan

An OH&S Impact Guide to The American Jobs Plan

If passed, even a portion of the projects outlined in President Biden’s plan has serious implications for worker occupational, health, safety, and well-being.

National Safety Month: Resources to Keep Workers Safe

Episode 78

National Safety Month: Resources to Keep Workers Safe

Tune in to hear all about NSC's 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, resources for hearing conservation programs and a study to show that masking did actually help protect workers from COVID-19.

OSHA Cites Company After a Deadly Fall on a Brooklyn Building Project

OSHA Cites Company After a Deadly Fall on a Brooklyn Building Project

The employee’s harness was not secured as required.

Americans are Shown to be Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World

Americans are Shown to be Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World

A new report finds the U.S. and Canada exceed the rest of the globe’s stress levels.

Enterprise AI for Industrial Companies Must Address Worker Alarm Fatigue-- A Third Generation of Technology is Doing Just That.

Enterprise AI for Industrial Companies Must Address Worker Alarm Fatigue-- A Third Generation of Technology is Doing Just That

If we want to really capture value with new technology, we’re going to have to devote more thought to the people in our organizations who can best harness and benefit most from that new tech.

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