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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.

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.

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