The Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act was approved by parliament on December 9, 2020.
The Wage and Hour Division clarified when travel during the work day is compensable and when it is not.
Episode 48
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the a new FAQ set up for those who have questions about the expired FFCRA, OSHA's impended deadlines for your Form 300A and updates on the vaccination rollout in the U.S.
Findings from inspections that occurred between July and November resulted in three fines of $7,000.
Forestry businesses, which were declared essential in Canada, will receive support from the Ontario government to aid in workplace safety.
Out of over 1,000 workplace lawsuits that were filed, 200 concerned coronavirus safety protocols.
The department’s Wage and Hour Division created an FAQ to answer questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act expiration.
Only 4.2 million Americans have received a first COVID-19 dose as of January 2.
Episode 47
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard walks listeners through what she believes will be the biggest safety trends in 2021.
The National Safety Council offers tips on how to stay safe on the roads during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Gebbers Farm Operations was cited for 24 safety violations after an employee complaint prompted an investigation in July.
The TNEC will continue to offer hazard training for workers with the help of the grant.
Episode 46
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ISO/PAS 45005: General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study on telecommuting and BLS data that shows workplace fatalities are at their highest since 2007.
Neck gaiters have been proven to provide protection from coronavirus-carrying respiratory droplets.
The death of a California construction worker in June resulted in around $54,000 in fines for two construction companies.
The test delivers results to your smartphone within 15 minutes of collecting a sample.
Ontario, Canada has had a steady increase in construction worker deaths in the past six years.