Construction workers are five times more likely than other professions to be hospitalized with COVID-19, says a study by the University of Texas at Austin.
A new peak in COVID-19 hospitalizations was reached on November 5.
Episode 37
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new structural guide for fire fighting, the ASSP's new partnership with NECA and how states are dealing with the third wave of COVID-19.
A new 13-chapter document is intended to teach firefighters effective strategies for search, rescue and fire suppression.
The two organizations signed a three-year memorandum of understanding on November 2.
A reported 29 of 600 coronavirus-related deaths in Oregon have a connection to workplace outbreaks.
SaaS solutions can pull SDS information directly from the chemical manufacturer or distributor, keeping your SDS management system compliant.
Occupational health and safety training is an extremely important activity at the workplace.
The MCA received a grant from The Workers Lab, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Health care workers in long-term care facilities are at high risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus—OSHA’s new respiratory guidance aims to protect them from exposure.
The CDC is working toward making cruise ship travel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers should consider encouraging a culture that allows open discussion regarding safety concerns in the workplace and allows employees to raise such concerns with their managers.
A New Hampshire construction worker was injured on the job after being run over by a tractor.
Wikipedia, the frequently used online encyclopedia will work with the WHO to provide verified information about coronavirus.
Making a few adjustments can help make your work from home experience more practical and pleasant.
Thanks to the advances in digital data capture and recording by sensors and devices, information is a commodity that is not in short supply.
The upcoming flu season has caused concern as it coincides with the coronavirus pandemic, but experts say the flu shot may decrease your chances of getting coronavirus as well.
Grocery store employees are among the essential workers who are most exposed to the coronavirus.
Episode 36
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast we will discuss Washington’s proposed regulation to protect workers from wildfire smoke, new surges in Coronavirus cases and decreases in the antibodies that create “virus immunity.” Towards the end, we will go in-depth on mental health in the age of COVID-19 – how employees might be at an increased risk for mental health issues and how employers can help.
New York City’s Local Law 196 helped set a significant drop in construction injuries into motion.