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Postal Service Workers Concerned for their Health Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Many postal service workers are growing increasingly concerned for their health and safety as they struggle to gain access to protective supplies like gloves and sanitizer.

Protecting the Safety of Essential Services Workers

Protecting the Safety of Essential Services Workers

We stand together by standing apart.

High Power Laser Safety

High Power Laser Safety

Laser safety is a commonly misunderstood topic. Here are several of the major hazards of industrial class 4 lasers, and the current methods of protection.



NSC Hosts Leading Indicator Wellbeing Webinar

On April 1, 2020, the National Safety Council will host a free virtual event for community and public health. Don’t miss it!

A Job Interrupted Versus a Job Well Done

A Job Interrupted Versus a Job Well Done

The four essentials of confined space safety for construction workers.

Can an Industrial Vacuum Solve Confined Space Hazards?

From grain handling operations to heavy blast material, pit cleaning with vacuums allows workers to clean outside of confined spaces.

Coronavirus Basics — Respirator Fit Testing in the Age of COVID-19

Episode 9

OH&S SafetyPod: Coronavirus Basics — Respirator Fit Testing in the Age of COVID-19

OH&S Content Editor Amanda Smiley gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and sits down with Greg Olson, a Sr. Product Specialist for Industrial Hygiene and Respiratory Protection at TSI, to discuss proper fit testing amid the Coronavirus crisis.

COVID-19 Outbreak Are the Former Industrial Workers with Respiratory Illness Most Vulnerable?

COVID-19 Outbreak: Are the Former Industrial Workers with Respiratory Illness Most Vulnerable?

The former industrial workers, particularly those with respiratory illnesses or occupational lung diseases are more prone to COVID-19.

NSC Postpones Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Safety Council has postponed observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Amazon Workers Being Worked Overtime for COVID-19

Amazon Workers Being Worked Overtime for COVID-19

Workers for Amazon and Whole Foods are struggling to keep up with the world’s hectic pace and high grocery demands—and their physical and mental health are paying for it.

Fire Safety While Working from Home

While many people around the world are spending most of their time in their homes, that means more time to ensure your home is fire-safe.

Coronavirus Basics: An Update on the Pandemic

Episode 8

OH&S SafetyPod: Coronavirus Basics — An Update on the Pandemic

OH&S Editors Sydny Shepard and Amanda Smiley discuss the newest updates related to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Cleaning Workers are on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Cleaning Workers are on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic

While most of us are staying home and social distancing, some workers are not that lucky. Among those most at risk of COVID-19 are janitors, domestic workers, housekeeping and office cleaning crews.

OSHA Extends Emphasis Program to Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica in West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia

The Department of Labor has launched an initiative to increase focus on agency inspections to reduce worker risk of silica exposure.

Construction Companies Asked to Donate Masks to Hospitals for COVID-19

Vice President Mike Pence has asked that construction companies donate their excess face masks to hospitals and clinics that may be running out amid the coronavirus crisis this week.

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