Episode 52
In this episode, listeners will hear about a new partnership between EPA and OSHA, Virginia's new permanent COVID-19 workplace safety standards and when industrial workers will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine.
OSHA fulfills the first of two requirements set by President Biden in his Jan. 22 executive order with this new guidance.
The vaccination process has been slower than originally expected, but there are five states that are on top of distributing the coronavirus vaccine.
Quick-response mobile, customizable containers, trailers and vehicles are offering medical professionals new tools to combat not only the pandemic, but also other urgent healthcare issues.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a new leadership team.
The responsibility of safety personnel must change from being a worker focus to becoming a risk and safety consultant to management.
The National Association of Home Builders held its second worker stand down the week of Jan.. 10.
The Jan. 22 executive order instructs OSHA to clarify and update COVID-19 safety recommendations.
Employers have a responsibility to take the right precautions and prepare their employees for any weather conditions.
While contact tracing can be performed manually, there are a number of worker-safety apps available that will save you time and money.
A Jan. 10 gold mine explosion killed 10 workers, while one is still missing.
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is proud to announce the 2020 recipients of the organization's most prestigious awards.
Episode 51
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA leadership appointment and how the Biden Administration has addressed worker safety and health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Technology has been an audit enabler for businesses to effectively manage risk and remain compliant with ISO management system standards.
Although food delivery during the pandemic has been a saving grace for restaurants, it presents health and safety challenges that need to be addressed.
Former United Steelworkers safety official Jim Frederick will act as OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Big meatpacking companies like Tyson and JBS are working to get their employees vaccination quickly to avoid more coronavirus cases in meatpacking facilities.
Health and safety companies have developed unique solutions to assist organizations in their desire to overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19.
President-elect Joe Biden will push for an OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19.
Employers covered by the injury and illness recordkeeping provisions of Part 1904 must create and maintain a 300 Log for each establishment. Understanding how OSHA defines an “establishment” is critical to complying with those requirements.