Six workers were injured after a flash fire and explosion occurred.
Episode 133
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look back at the pandemic two years ago... and now.
Three companies have been issued fines for workplace safety
Dollar Tree’s violations amount to $32,000 in fines
A lack of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures leads to hefty fines for a plastic manufacturer.
Amazon finds itself in the middle of controversy after being fined for unsafe work practices
OSHA is set on continuing to create a rule to protect healthcare workers from workplace exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
A roofing product manufacturer failed to follow basic lockout/tagout which led to the death of an employee.
Both Pfizer and Moderna have asked the FDA to approve a second booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccines.
Episode 132
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses hazards found in a confined space and how human factors should be considered with Chason Coelho, Senior Managing Scientist at Exponent.
A worker sustained fatal injuries while repairing a cement truck.
A Pennsylvania hot tub manufacturer has continued to expose workers to chemical hazards following original OSHA inspections.
A facility in Pennsylvania faces nearly $90k in fines after exposing employees to hazards related to combustible dust.
OSHA found that many machine safe guards had been removed at the USPS distribution center.
A new report shows employed Americans believe their workplace safety is more important than ever, but they are not so sure their employer would agree.
A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.
Employees exposed to fall hazards are at risk of serious injuries and even death.
Episode 131
Change is scary, it invites in the unknown leading to uncertainty, anxiety and stress. Despite how it makes you feel, however, change is bound to happen.
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The agency said that required safety measures could have prevented a fatal fall at a zip-line attraction in California.