Episode 121
OSHA has confirmed that it will publish a standard on extreme heat. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what might be included in the final rule.
The company was cited for failing to enforce CDC and company policies for mask wearing and social distancing.
OSHA finds Earthbalance Corp. exposed workers to dangers of heat exposure.
PM Engineered Solutions of Watertown, Connecticut faces $236K in penalties.
The major push to boost vaccination rates stopped.
Episode 120
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay on OSHA's ETS to protect workers from Covid-19. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the history of the ETS, from inception to SCOTUS block.
The agency is likely to say people who can wear N95 or KN95 masks should do so.
The partnership was created to focus on preventing worker injuries and exposure to hazards.
Mountain Power Construction faces $173K in penalties.
The alliance continues eight years of a collaborative safety and training relationship.
Episode 119
Hearing health is more important than you might think. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard dives into the impact hearing loss has on an employee, ways to measure hazardous noise and choosing the right hearing protection.
Illness data must be submitted by March 2, 2022.
Aluminum Shapes LLC accepts willful, repeat citations and agrees to abatement measures.
Another employee became sick following exposure to respiratory hazards at the Alabama facility.
Scientists provide extensive information about the variant as well as how to stay as safe as possible.
Ensuring safer work conditions is a top priority.
Severe temperatures, poor ventilation, toxic gasses and extreme darkness – these are all common working conditions when operating in confined spaces.