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Americans Believe Their Safety at Work is “More Important Than Ever”

Americans Believe Their Safety at Work is “More Important Than Ever”

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.

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Employees exposed to fall hazards are at risk of serious injuries and even death.



Implementing Safety: Effecting Change at Your Organization

Episode 131

Implementing Safety: Effecting Change at Your Organization

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.

The Path to Better Indoor Air Quality – Improved Monitoring for CO2, Ventilation and More

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The Path to Better Indoor Air Quality – Improved Monitoring for CO2, Ventilation and More

Whether you have employees returning to in-person work or students going back to in-person learning, monitoring and maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) is critical. More people are paying attention to air quality in the spaces we use for work, school, entertainment and travel, and building owners are looking for ways to create cleaner air to instill occupant confidence.

OSHA Finds Zip Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

OSHA Finds Zip-Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

The agency said that required safety measures could have prevented a fatal fall at a zip-line attraction in California.

Auto Parts Seller Fined $1.2 Million for 33 Safety, Health Violations

Auto Parts Seller Fined $1.2 Million for 33 Safety, Health Violations

OSHA investigated the company following a crushed hand incident in Camden, New Jersey.

Electric Company Cited Following Deaths of Two Teenage Apprentices

Electric Company Cited Following Deaths of Two Teenage Apprentices

An investigation found that the employer could have prevented the conditions that led to electrocution.

DOL Announces $3.2 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety

DOL Announces $3.2 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety

OSHA announced the availability of $3.2 million for Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 grants.

Alabama Construction Site to Promote Workplace Safety

Alabama Construction Site to Promote Workplace Safety, Health

OSHA has signed a strategic partnership with an Alabama construction company to prevent worker injuries and exposure to hazards.

OSHA Announces Focused Enforcement Effort at Hospitals Treating Covid-19

OSHA Announces Focused Enforcement Effort at Hospitals Treating Covid-19

The agency will increase the amount of inspections at hospitals and nursing home facilities that treat Covid-19 patients in an effort to curb the spread of the virus among employees in healthcare.

Reflections on Safety in the Robot-Built Environment

Reflections on Safety in the Robot-Built Environment

Poor safety performance can result in substantial loss and unanticipated and detrimental risk, both acute and chronic, to project stakeholders.

New Regional Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Hazardous Noise Levels

New Regional Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Hazardous Noise Levels

An OSHA initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers from hazardous noise and permanent hearing loss.

Employer Cited for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse

Employer Cited for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse

Workers can be caught in a trench collapse in mere seconds, a hazard that can cause injury and even death.

Episode 130

Ensuring Proper Use of Ladders on Your Worksite

It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder.

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