OSHA provides resources for employers and employees to defer to for the upcoming holiday season.
Episode 40
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss a new grant supporting research for the health and safety of correctional workers, a new OSHA guidance on ventilation for workplaces and how the CDC recommends you spend your Thanksgiving.
The NSC projects record high roadway fatalities during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday period.
The pandemic led several companies to begin producing PPE in order to fill a large void in availability.
The first at-home COVID-19 test will soon be available for $50.
The updated FAQ addresses the question of whether cloth face masks qualify as PPE.
The incidence rate at meatpacking plants was only four per 100 workers in 2019.
Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?
A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.
With the possible implementation of hair testing for truck drivers, the OOIDA argues that it is ineffective and costly.
Moderna Inc. claims that its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective—a higher rate than Pfizer’s vaccine.
Episode 39
In this mini episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses where the vaccine currently stands, what treatments have been approved and how we can continue to protect ourselves from the virus.
An employee who is mischaracterized as an independent contractor may expose the employer to sizable claims under federal and state laws.
The MSHA issued a safety alert to help prevent further fatal injuries in confined spaces.
Employees that are working in person during the pandemic should be working in offices with adequate ventilation to minimize their risk of infection.
The CDC confirms that wearing a cloth mask can protect individuals from catching the coronavirus, not just those around them.
A CDC report details the increased risk of coronavirus infection that occurs when working in an office as opposed to working remotely.
An assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell will develop workplace training for America’s 500,000 correctional officers.
The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan has reached 7.5%—a significant increase from last week’s 5.5%.
Episode 38
Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.