Episode 104
Three states are at risk of losing their State OSHA Plans. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down what it takes for a state to have authority to enforce their own work worker protection plans and what can happen if they don't meet the minimum requirements.
U.S. Department of Labor pushes to revoke safety oversight of Utah, Arizona and South Carolina.
Let’s take a look back at all the National Fire Protection Association has done to advance worker protection in the past 125 years.
OSHA finds three willful, two serious violations and proposes $212K in penalties.
An online training course offers teaches a comprehensive approach to addressing impairment in the workplace.
The National Safety Council will migrate their Safety Congress & Expo from Orlando to San Diego for 2022.
The Exposition at the NSC 2021 Congress & Expo was packed with products and services from companies across the country.
Episode 103
Editor Sydny Shepard lays out the latest information shaping OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2021.
Hi Tech Motorcars LLC terminated employee for warning managers and coworkers.
OSHA has announced the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2021 at NSC.
Getting to a higher level in a workplace often means using a ladder. However ladders, if used incorrectly, become the reason for many fatalities and injuries.
Similar to ASSP Safety 2021, NSC 2021 in Orlando FL., people were ready to get back on the expo floor.
Companies were back at it Tuesday, showing their products for day two. None of the vendors held back on demonstrations and engaging with others who came to their booths to glance or learn more.
Episode 102
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a deep dive into one of OSHA's most frequently cited standards: Machinery and Machine Guarding, General Requirements.
Despite COVID-19 taking over last year’s conference, the expo floor was back in action this year in Orlando, Florida.
Safety professionals swarmed the halls of the Orange County Convention Center as The National Safety Council kicked off their 2021 Safety Congress & Expo on Monday, October 11 with an important conversation on a word that should be familiar to all professionals in the field: resilience.
After a year and a half of uncertainties, the world is becoming a more familiar place—even if it is hardly recognizable behind a face covering. While large gathering were seen as a high risk last year, vaccinations and COVID-19 tests have made it easier for professionals to gather in one place again
Non-use was highest among women, young workers and current smokers.
Keeping an eye out for one another. That’s what safety at work can simply come down to.
OSHA finds one willful and five serious violations.
The company was issued one willful violation for failing to ensure proper machine guards.
The majority of employees believe it’s important that a company prioritizes their mental health.
Episode 101
One of the most important parts of rolling out a new safety initiative is communication with employees. In this episode, Blackline Safety's Sean Stinson and Jeffery Fors from Waste Management explain effective strategies to getting employee buy-in and compliance.
Despite cannabis’ increased legalization, NSC research shows its use poses a huge workplace risk.
National Safety Council research reveals more workers are ready to create a much safer work environment.
In-person events are back and after a year and a half, you might need to dust off your travel bags and be reminded of the steps to a successful event.
OSHA proposes $319K in penalties to address these violations.
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