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Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here

Episode 60

Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here's the COVID-19 Precautions Employees Expect

In this mini episode, learn more about increasing opportunities for women in construction, "dire" conditions at meat packing plants in the United States and how employees feel about returning to the office amid a pandemic.

Bridging the Gap Between HR and Safety

Bridging the Gap Between HR and Safety

Perhaps more than any other department, human resources can cover the widest scope of job activities within a company. And there are quite literally hundreds of job titles that can fall under the HR umbrella, with countless more possible based on specific needs.

OSHA Launches Program to Protect High-Risk Workers from COVID-19

In response to an executive order from President Biden, OSHA has released details on how it will focus in on worker safety and health amid the coronavirus pandemic.



Forklift Training Basics

If you use forklifts at your facility, you know you have to train your operators. OSHA's standards for Powered Industrial Trucks at 29 CFR 1910.178 require all forklift operators to receive a combination of formal instruction and hands-on experience.

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

A new guidance from the Mine Safety and Health Administration outlines steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for coal miners.

Employees and the COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Encourage Vaccination Thoughtfully

Employees and the COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Encourage Vaccination Thoughtfully

Employers have a fine line to walk with it comes to encouraging vaccination without enforcing it.

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

The consequences of unsafe trench, excavation work can be fatal.

Workers Want to Return to the Office, But Only if Safety is First Priority

Workers Want to Return to the Office, But Only if Safety is First Priority

A new study found that 85 percent of workers want to return to the office, but only if COVID-19 precautions are put in place.

Tips on Creating an Effective Electrical PPE Program

There is still a lot to consider when it comes to fully protecting workers form arc flash and electrical shock hazards.

PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

Episode 59

PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

Join Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal Safety Product Development Manager Makenzie Hoffman as they discuss personal protective equipment for women and why finding the right fit matters.

Should Employers Consider Benefits Tailored to the Whole Employee?

An increased reliance on occupational health means renewed interest in unique benefits.

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.

Did We Miss Flu Season? What a Mild 2020-2021 Flu Season Means for Employers

Did We Miss Flu Season? What a Mild 2020-2021 Flu Season Means for Employers

Understanding why the we saw a mild flu season last year will help employers understand how to move forward in 2021.

Canada Invests Millions in Meat Plant Worker Safety

Canada has just announced that it will be investing millions of dollars to mitigate COVID-19 risks at meat processing plants.

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

Episode 58

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new dates for National Safety Stand-Down and Ladder Safety Month.

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