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Why Safety Professionals Need to Become Technologists

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Why Safety Professionals Need to Become Technologists

Investing in machine learning, the internet of things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational excellence, provide better customer experience, and ultimately grow a company’s bottom line isn’t a new idea.

OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global Standards

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OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global Standards

Interested in how to create an effective FR/AR program that works globally? Tune in as Editor Sydny Shepard talks with Paul Castelli, Westex's International Sales Director, about standards and certifications that transcend location.

Meeting Safety Management Challenges

To manage effectively, management needs information which tells them in real time how well the organizational systems are meeting business challenges, customer needs, innovation and growth.



Take Precautions to Stay Safe During Thanksgiving Amid the Pandemic

Take Precautions to Stay Safe During Thanksgiving Amid the Pandemic

Safety comes first when hosting gatherings for Thanksgiving this year.

OSHA Highlights Importance of Worker Safety During The Holidays

OSHA provides resources for employers and employees to defer to for the upcoming holiday season.

New Research Reports Possible Long-Lasting Immunity to COVID-19

New Research Reports Possible Long-Lasting Immunity to COVID-19

Research collected from recovered coronavirus patients suggests long term immunity to the virus is possible.

Safety Speak: Correctional Worker Safety, Office Ventilation and Staying Safe This Thanksgiving

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Safety Speak: Correctional Worker Safety, Office Ventilation and Staying Safe This Thanksgiving

On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss a new grant supporting research for the health and safety of correctional workers, a new OSHA guidance on ventilation for workplaces and how the CDC recommends you spend your Thanksgiving.

NSC Estimates High Number of Roadway Fatalities During Thanksgiving Holiday

NSC Estimates High Number of Roadway Fatalities During Thanksgiving Holiday

The NSC projects record high roadway fatalities during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday period.

U.S. Companies Pivot to Meet Demand for PPE During COVID-19 Crisis

The pandemic led several companies to begin producing PPE in order to fill a large void in availability.

First At-Home Coronavirus Test Approved by FDA

First At-Home Coronavirus Test Approved by FDA

The first at-home COVID-19 test will soon be available for $50.

OSHA Updates FAQ to Include Comment on Cloth Face Masks

The updated FAQ addresses the question of whether cloth face masks qualify as PPE.

Meatpacking Industry Achieves Record Low Workplace Injury Rate

Meatpacking Industry Achieves Record Low Workplace Injury Rate

The incidence rate at meatpacking plants was only four per 100 workers in 2019.

Maintaining Sustainable Practices Is Possible Amid The Growing Demand for PPE

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Construction Company Fined Over $90,000 After Fall Protection and Safety Violations

A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.

OOIDA Says Hair Testing Will Not Stop Truck Driver Crashes

With the possible implementation of hair testing for truck drivers, the OOIDA argues that it is ineffective and costly.

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