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How to Keep Employees Safe in 2021

How to Keep Employees Safe in 2021

Precautions against the pandemic are step one in the workplace.

Preparation & Prevention: Top 5 Workplace Summertime Injuries

Episode 75

Preparation & Prevention: Top 5 Workplace Summertime Injuries

Summer brings with it some great things, but safety directors know that it can also bring increased safety risks for workers on the job. Listen in as we count down the top five most common summertime safety risks.

Demolition Collapse Kills Two Workers in Manchester, Ohio

Demolition Collapse Kills Two Workers in Manchester, Ohio

Two Michigan companies were cited by OSHA; the investigation conducted found they failed to check for safety hazards.

New Members of Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health are Announced

New Members of Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health are Announced

The U.S. Department of Labor announces 15 new people have been appointed to serve on the committee.

Cal/OSHA Cites Poultry Plant for COVID-19 Violations

Cal/OSHA Cites Poultry Plant for COVID-19 Violations

Foster Farms and staffing agencies at its Livingston facility failed to protect employees from COVID-19.

Make Sure to do Your Part to Stay Safe on the Roads this Memorial Day Weekend

Make Sure to do Your Part to Stay Safe on the Roads this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner; here are drivers’ safety tips to prevent accidents and crashes this holiday provided by the National Safety Council.

NFPA 70E—2021: What

Episode 74

NFPA 70E — 2021: What's New for PPE

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Scott Francis, Technical Sales Manager for Westex: A Milliken Brand, to discuss new additions and clarifications in the latest edition of NFPA 70E.

OSHA Proposes Clarification of Handrail and Stair Rail System Requirements for Safety

OSHA Proposes Clarification of Handrail and Stair Rail System Requirements for Safety

Unclear since 2016, President Joe Biden plans to remove confusion surrounding the requirements.



Problems with Safety Management: Accident Issues

Problems with Safety Management: Accident Issues

Clear communication of objectives can play a big part in avoiding confusion and clarifying expectations.

States with the Highest Rates of Severe Injuries in the Workplace

States with the Highest Rates of Severe Injuries in the Workplace

A new analysis shows the top 10 states with the highest rate of severe injuries in the workplace.

Wearables in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Episode 73

Wearables in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard is joined by two professionals from NIOSH to discuss how wearable devices are impacting the safety industry.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes in the House

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes in the House

The bill that protects pregnant workers and their unborn children now heads to the Senate.

Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Oregon OSHA started a rule-making process to ensure worker safety when working outside.

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

NFPA 420 focuses on fire safety and addressing hazards in cannabis facilities.

Organizations Urge for Clarification on CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

Organizations Urge for Clarification on CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

The new CDC guidance is creating a lot of confusion for organizations leaving them wondering how to go about moving forward with COVID-19 protection protocols in the workplace.

Registration for ASSP

Registration for ASSP's Safety 2021 Now Open

You can now register online for ASSP's Safety 2021 conference and exposition, which is set for Sept. 13 - 15 in Austin, Texas.

Study Conducted Shows Long Working Hours Increase Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke

Study Conducted Shows Long Working Hours Increase Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke

WHO and ILO share a study with statistics showing the dangers of working too much overtime.

Mobile Treatment Centers to Create a Culture of Safety

From Solar Fields to Pipeline Construction and More: Mobile Treatment Centers to Create a Culture of Safety

The health and safety of employees can rely on Mobile Treatment Centers.

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