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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.



Moderna Announces Coronavirus Vaccine With 95.5% Success Rate

Moderna Announces Coronavirus Vaccine With 94.5% Success Rate

Moderna Inc. claims that its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective—a higher rate than Pfizer’s vaccine.

Department of Labor Proposes Rule To Clarify Independent Contractor Conundrum

An employee who is mischaracterized as an independent contractor may expose the employer to sizable claims under federal and state laws.

Safety Speak: COVID-19 Vaccination & Treatments—Everything You Need to Know

Episode 39

Safety Speak: COVID-19 Vaccination & Treatments—Everything You Need to Know

In this mini episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses where the vaccine currently stands, what treatments have been approved and how we can continue to protect ourselves from the virus.

MSHA Publishes Confined Spaces Alert

MSHA Publishes Confined Spaces Alert

The MSHA issued a safety alert to help prevent further fatal injuries in confined spaces.

OSHA Issues Guidance For Workplace Ventilation

Employees that are working in person during the pandemic should be working in offices with adequate ventilation to minimize their risk of infection.

CDC Brief Says Masks Also Protect Wearers from COVID-19

CDC Brief Says Masks Also Protect Wearers from COVID-19

The CDC confirms that wearing a cloth mask can protect individuals from catching the coronavirus, not just those around them.

Employees Who Work In An Office Twice As Likely to Develop Coronavirus, Says CDC Report

A CDC report details the increased risk of coronavirus infection that occurs when working in an office as opposed to working remotely.

National Institution of Corrections Sponsors Research to Improve Correctional Worker Safety

National Institution of Corrections Sponsors Research to Improve Correctional Worker Safety

An assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell will develop workplace training for America’s 500,000 correctional officers.

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.

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