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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.



CDC Issues Order For Resuming Cruise Ship Operations During Pandemic

CDC Issues Order For Resuming Cruise Ship Operations During Pandemic

The CDC is working toward making cruise ship travel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protecting Your Company From COVID-19 Workplace Safety Whistleblower Claims

Employers should consider encouraging a culture that allows open discussion regarding safety concerns in the workplace and allows employees to raise such concerns with their managers.

New Hampshire Construction Worker Severely Injured On The Job

A New Hampshire construction worker was injured on the job after being run over by a tractor.

Four Easy Ways to Improve Your Work From Home Experience

Making a few adjustments can help make your work from home experience more practical and pleasant.

WHO and Wikipedia Partner to Prevent Spread of False Information About COVID-19

WHO and Wikipedia Partner to Prevent Spread of False Information About COVID-19

Wikipedia, the frequently used online encyclopedia will work with the WHO to provide verified information about coronavirus.

Technology: Transforming Safety for Workers and Communities Alike

Thanks to the advances in digital data capture and recording by sensors and devices, information is a commodity that is not in short supply.

Flu Shot May Lessen the Chance of Contracting Coronavirus, Study Says

The upcoming flu season has caused concern as it coincides with the coronavirus pandemic, but experts say the flu shot may decrease your chances of getting coronavirus as well.

Study Illustrates Grocery Store Workers At High Risk of Coronavirus Infection

Study Illustrates Grocery Store Workers At High Risk of Coronavirus Infection

Grocery store employees are among the essential workers who are most exposed to the coronavirus.

Safety Speak: Wildfire Smoke, COVID-19 Case Surges in the U.S. and Mental Health Resources for the Workplace

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Safety Speak: Wildfire Smoke, COVID-19 Case Surges in the U.S. and Mental Health Resources for the Workplace

In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast we will discuss Washington’s proposed regulation to protect workers from wildfire smoke, new surges in Coronavirus cases and decreases in the antibodies that create “virus immunity.” Towards the end, we will go in-depth on mental health in the age of COVID-19 – how employees might be at an increased risk for mental health issues and how employers can help.

Cornell University Gets Green Light on Food Processing Facility Study

Top food processing companies will participate in a Cornell University project that will analyze strategies to reduce coronavirus transmission in processing plants.

New York City Sees Drop in Workplace Construction Site Injuries

New York City Sees Drop in Workplace Construction Site Injuries

New York City’s Local Law 196 helped set a significant drop in construction injuries into motion.

Protecting Poll Workers Starts with Voters

Protecting Poll Workers Starts with Voters

As early voting continues and Election Day approaches, poll workers are at risk of coming into contact with infected voters.

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