Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Pharmacies in the U.S. are Handing Out Free N95 Masks While Long-awaited COVID-19 Tests Begin to Arrive in the Mail

The Biden administration makes 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free.

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

Worker Shortages and Flight Delays are Contributing to the Slow Delivery of Rapid Tests

Despite many efforts, millions of rapid test kits are backlogged for delivery.

Episode 121

Detailing What We Know About OSHA's Incoming Heat Standard

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.

Several Employees were Hospitalized Following COVID-19 Exposure at an Ohio Auto-Parts Supplier

The company was cited for failing to enforce CDC and company policies for mask wearing and social distancing.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Company After Worker Dies as Temperatures Inched Towards 100 Degrees in National Forest

OSHA finds Earthbalance Corp. exposed workers to dangers of heat exposure.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Medical Center for Inadequate Workplace Violence Safeguards for Employees

Departments of Labor and Education, Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration announce members of Telecommunications Workforce Working Group

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Manufacturer for 48 Safety, Health Violations Following Employee's Death

PM Engineered Solutions of Watertown, Connecticut faces $236K in penalties.

The U.S. Supreme Court Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Rule for Businesses

The major push to boost vaccination rates stopped.

Episode 120

Blocked by SCOTUS: The Latest on OSHA’s Test-and-Mask Mandate

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.

CDC Recommends Better Masks Against Omicron Variant

The agency is likely to say people who can wear N95 or KN95 masks should do so.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Choate Construction to Promote Workplace Safety and Health at Savannah Historic District Project

The partnership was created to focus on preventing worker injuries and exposure to hazards.

The U.S. Department of Labor and Mexican Consulate Renew Alliance to Protect and Educate Workers, Employers in Kansas, Missouri on Safety

The alliance continues eight years of a collaborative safety and training relationship.

The U.S. Department of Labor finds Idaho Utility Contractor Put Workers at Risk by Failing to Provide Training on Excavation Hazards

Mountain Power Construction faces $173K in penalties.

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OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. Read Now
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Systems Safety: The Critical Role of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Effective workplace safety relies on tailored solutions incorporating human factors and ergonomics to address industry-specific risks and cultivate a proactive safety culture. Read Now
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New Report Uncovers Key Challenges in Manufacturing Amid Labor Shortage

The manufacturing industry could require 3.8 million jobs to be filled within the next decade. Read Now
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Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT

Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety. Read Now
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"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance. Read Now
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Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training
Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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