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Michigan Gives Coronavirus-Centered Workplace Safety Recommendations

The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan has reached 7.5%—a significant increase from last week’s 5.5%.

OH&S SafetyPod: The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program

Episode 38

OH&S SafetyPod: The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program

Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.

FDA Approves COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

FDA Approves COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

The antibody treatment is approved for administration in hospitals and other health care facilities.



OSHA Issues Guidance to Alert Employers of Commonly Cited COVID-19 Standards

OSHA compiled data from heavily cited establishments to create two new resources for employers to use during the current pandemic.

Pfizer Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Data Shows 90% Success Rate

Pfizer Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Data Shows 90% Success Rate

In the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases, Pfizer announced that the COVID-19 vaccine it has been working on appears to be 90% effective.

United States Sets New Record for Coronavirus Infections

A new peak in COVID-19 hospitalizations was reached on November 5.

University of Texas Study Finds Construction Workers At High Risk for Coronavirus Hospitalization

University of Texas Study Finds Construction Workers At High Risk for Coronavirus Hospitalization

Construction workers are five times more likely than other professions to be hospitalized with COVID-19, says a study by the University of Texas at Austin.

Safety Speak: Structural Guide for Fire Fighting, ASSP

Episode 37

Safety Speak: Structural Guide for Fire Fighting, ASSP's Partnership with NECA, and New Coronavirus Rules and Restrictions

In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new structural guide for fire fighting, the ASSP's new partnership with NECA and how states are dealing with the third wave of COVID-19.

NFPA Releases New Guide for Firefighters Based on Fire Science

A new 13-chapter document is intended to teach firefighters effective strategies for search, rescue and fire suppression.

ASSP and NECA Join Forces to Improve Electrical Worker Safety

ASSP and NECA Join Forces to Improve Electrical Worker Safety

The two organizations signed a three-year memorandum of understanding on November 2.

Oregon OSHA Set to Issue Emergency Coronavirus Workplace Rules

Oregon OSHA Set to Issue Emergency Coronavirus Workplace Rules

A reported 29 of 600 coronavirus-related deaths in Oregon have a connection to workplace outbreaks.

Streamline Your Chemical Management with SaaS

SaaS solutions can pull SDS information directly from the chemical manufacturer or distributor, keeping your SDS management system compliant.

What Should Be Included in Every Occupational Health and Safety Training Program

Occupational health and safety training is an extremely important activity at the workplace.

The Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Wins Grant to Further Health Care Worker Safety

The MCA received a grant from The Workers Lab, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

OSHA Issues New Respiratory Protection Guidance

Health care workers in long-term care facilities are at high risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus—OSHA’s new respiratory guidance aims to protect them from exposure.

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