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Ergonomic Considerations for Fall Harnesses When Working at Height

Comfort level is an important variable to address when wearing PPE, especially fall harnesses.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use in Britain

Britain is set to begin administering the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine next week.

President-elect Biden Selects Nominees for Administration’s Health Team

Biden Selects Nominees for Administration’s Health Team

Choices for Biden’s health team slots include Dr. Vivek Murphy, who served as surgeon general under President Obama.



Episode 43

Safety Speak: Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations, Influenza Post-Exposure Prevention and the CDC’s Decision on Coronavirus Vaccinations

In this episode of the podcast, listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses Cal/OSHA's new emergency regulations to protect against COVID-19 as well as the CDC and FDA's plan on how a Coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in the United States.

Vaccine Cards Will Help Keep Track of COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Department of Defense released photos of the vaccination kits and cards that will be part of the coronavirus vaccination process.

Health Care Workers To Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 First

Health Care Workers To Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 First

An advisory committee for the CDC voted that health care workers and those who live and work in long-term hair facilities will be first in line to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.

Over 100,000 COVID-19 Hospitalizations Recorded in the U.S.

Over 100,000 COVID-19 Hospitalizations Recorded in the U.S.

A new record of coronavirus hospitalizations in the United States was reached on December 2.

Health Care Workers At Maryland Nursing Homes Go Through PPE Training

Maryland nursing homes are requiring staff to undergo PPE training after a statewide surge in COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Regulations for Coronavirus Protection Now in Effect

The agency’s emergency regulations were approved on November 30.

California Mandates Weekly Coronavirus Testing for Health Care Workers

California Mandates Weekly Coronavirus Testing for Health Care Workers

After a reported 35,525 COVID-19 cases among health care workers, the California Department of Public Health will now require workers to be tested weekly.

FDA Approves Flu Treatment for Post-Exposure Treatment

The FDA expands the approval of the flu treatment Xofluza to include prevention of the virus after exposure.

Moderna Applies for Authorization of its 94% Effective Coronavirus Vaccine

Moderna Applies for Authorization of its 94% Effective Coronavirus Vaccine

Moderna applied for FDA authorization for its vaccine, which is reportedly 100% effective at preventing serious cases of coronavirus, on Monday.

Tips for Working Safely in Construction During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips for Working Safely in Construction During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Assessing risk level and ensuring workers have proper PPE are key steps to maintaining construction worker safety during this time.

Providing Training for Fall Protection

Providing Training for Fall Protection

How to train and equip employees for fall protection to satisfy OSHA regulations and ensure worker safety.

Assessing and Controlling Visual Hazards in the Workplace

Assessing and Controlling Visual Hazards in the Workplace

Eye injuries on the job today are far too common. Employers should conduct risk assessments to determine hazards and protect against them.

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