Episode 109
Exposure to cold can result in severe injuries or even death. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the most prevalent risks associated with winter weather and what you can do to stay healthy.
A recent poll finds that 27 percent of parents planned to get their kids vaccinated right when the release was announced.
Statistics show a one year increase of 3.75 percent in fatal worker electrocutions in 2019.
Kaman Air Vehicles faces $308k in Penalties for violations.
Episode 108
Great partnerships yield great results. In this episode, Fastenal's Evan Hardin and Ergodyne's Tom Votel explain how a trusted distributor/manufacturer partnership led to an end user solution that will, and has, helped thousands of workers.
OSHA finds a lack of energy control procedures, inadequate machine guarding, workers exposed to occupational noise and respirable crystalline silica.
Episode 107
The highly anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from Covid-19 has been published. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard interviews Ashley Brightwell, partner in Alston & Bird’s Labor & Employment Group, about what employers should know about the new ETS.
Those who are vaccinated can still be infected with COVID-19 but are much less likely to catch it.
OSHA has published its ETS to protect workers from Covid-19. Heres' what's included:
The pathway is being cleared for vaccination of the youngest age group yet in the United States.
The meeting is scheduled for November 16.
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals is looking to advance worker safety and enhance careers.
While employees are still trying to navigate Covid-19, an old, but potentially severe, illness is circling back around.
The Department of Labor said that OSHA's Covid-19 emergency rule for employers with 100 employees or more could be published before the end of the week.
According to new information from the U.S. Department of Transportation, road fatalities spiked in the first six months of 2021.
Episode 106
What are some of the things you can do to ensure your lockout/tagout program are compliant with OSHA's standards? Find out in this episode of OH&S SafetyPod as Editor Sydny Shepard walks you through the top thee components of an energy control program.
OSHA cites Dunaway Excavating Inc. for four violations and proposes $208K in penalties.
Some industries are inherently more dangerous than others, employers need to do all they can to make their workplaces safe.