Molecular Psychiatry’s September report says slow breathing rates in opioid users leave them vulnerable to COVID-19.
The agency revised their guidance on the virus on Monday to inform of possible airborne transmission from more than six feet away.
In an age of contactless journeys, vehicle drivers in both the private and public sectors face new challenges – how can they keep a safe distance?
Just 62% of drivers surveyed reported that they are “very willing” to follow state cell phone laws while driving.
Episode 31
Interested in the the future of safety? You are in luck. In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with CSU Academic Program Director Dan Corcoran to talk about safety education in today's world and how academic programs are leaning into a more specialized focus.
As a business owner or employer, it’s important to prioritize the safety of employees and have plans and procedures available that can be implemented quickly and efficiently.
The guidance follows President Donald Trump’s memorandum on making general use respirators available for health care providers.
A Utah man died while working on a construction site on October 3.
The University of Connecticut’s Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that employee mental health has declined since the onset of the pandemic.
The five grocery stores were fined a total of $104,308 for putting workers at risk for contracting coronavirus.
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Episode 30
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new alliance to protect against hazardous chemical exposure, OSHA’s updated Coronavirus FAQ, and newly published articles from the October issue of Occupational Health & Safety.
The five-year alliance will help protect workers who handle chemicals like diisocyanates.
OSHA published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the reporting of work-related coronavirus cases on September 30.
Safety professionals are the bridge between those worlds—corporate safety/compliance programs and the frontline work. Therefore, it’s imperative that your health and safety programs meet your workers where they’re at.