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OSHA Cites Company in Paris, IL after Employee is Left with Facial Burns

OSHA Cites Company in Paris, IL after Employee is Left with Facial Burns

North American Lighting faces $85,826 in penalties due to a lack of safety precautions in the facility.

EPA Settlement with Trucking Company will Improve Facility Safety

EPA Settlement with Trucking Company will Improve Facility Safety

Different stakeholders are involved in the settlement to make sure N&D Transportation Company Inc. in Rhode Island is held accountable.

FDA Continues to Monitor Safety of Current COVID-19 Vaccines Available to the Public

FDA Continues to Monitor Safety of Current COVID-19 Vaccines Available to the Public

The FDA ensures it is doing its best to make sure each vaccine is completely safe to get.

Hotel workers: Vulnerable and Alone

Hotel Workers: Vulnerable and Alone

Cities across the country implement policies to keep staff safe from sexual assault and harassment.

Stats and Facts: How Many Survey Participants are Reporting Positive COVID-19 Tests?

Stats and Facts: How Many Survey Participants are Reporting Positive COVID-19 Tests?

A survey conducted shows percentages of people who reported being sick, exposed to COVID-19 and why some aren’t reporting it.

How to Select The Right Cutting-Edge Safety Solutions and Get a Leadership Buy-in

How to Select The Right Cutting-Edge Safety Solutions and Get a Leadership Buy-in

It is easier to implement cutting-edge safety solutions when leadership understands and champions the changes.

Surprising Technology Can Prevent Dropped Object Injuries

Surprising Technology Can Prevent Dropped Object Injuries

Dropped objects may look innocuous, but due to the laws of gravity, they are incredibly dangerous.

Safety Speak: The Future of OSHA—Biden Chooses a New Leader

Episode 66

Safety Speak: The Future of OSHA—Biden Chooses a New Leader

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses NIOSH's new tool to measure worker well-being, worker hesitation to returning to the office without COVID-19 vaccines and Biden's nomination for OSHA Head. Who is he and does this nomination mean for the agency?



A New OSHA Leader: What a Corporate Safety and Health Director Has to Say

A New OSHA Leader: What a Corporate Safety and Health Director Has to Say

OH&S conducted an interview with Richard Cerenzio to get his input on the soon-to-be OSHA lead, Doug Parker, and the challenges he may face.

OSHA Extends Comment Period

OSHA Extends Comment Period

Hazard Communication Standards comment period is extended to May 19, 2021.

Portland Company Fined for Safety Violations

Portland Company Fined for Safety Violations

Oregon OSHA fines a roofing and painting company for $104,000.

OSHA Partners with Pennsylvania Companies to Build New Medical Facility

OSHA Partners with Pennsylvania Companies to Build New Medical Facility

A Strategic Partnership Program is created to ensure workers’ safety throughout the construction process.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tax Preparation Service for COVID-19 Unsafe Work Environment

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tax Preparation Service for COVID-19 Unsafe Work Environment

A Boston company owner faces high charges for not allowing employees or customers to wear masks or social distance.

The Role of Beliefs in Accident Prevention

The Role of Beliefs in Accident Prevention

An architect guides you on how to stay safe in the work environment.

Statistics Show Employees Prefer COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Upon Returning to Work

Statistics Show Employees Prefer COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Upon Returning to Work

A significant amount of employees don't feel safe going back to the workplace until vaccines are distributed to all of their co-workers.

A New Leader is Nominated to Take Control of OSHA

A New Leader is Nominated to Take Control of OSHA

California workplace safety chief, Doug Parker, is taking the reigns to lead OSHA to success regarding a COVID-19 workplace safety standard.

New NIOSH Survey Helps Determine Workers

New NIOSH Survey Helps Determine Workers' Well-Being

Employers and health professionals are encouraged to distribute the survey.

The Dangers of Opioids in the Workplace

The Dangers of Opioids in the Workplace

The Biden administration released its first set of drug policy priorities.

Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC

Episode 65

Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC's Suggested COVID-19 Do's & Don'ts

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look into the global mental health crisis and discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month as well as the ins and outs of becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

5 Safety Metrics You Need to Start Tracking

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5 Safety Metrics You Need to Start Tracking

Increasingly, more and more organizations are digging into their data to uncover new insights and make better-informed decisions. But building out your EHS reporting process from the ground-up can seem daunting.

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