Episode 29
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard and MSA's Jason Fox discuss what a connected worker is, how that fits into the safety industry and what it means for the future of gas detection.
Episode 28
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some top headlines in the safety industry, including a new partnership with ASSP and the Agriculture Safety and Health Council of America, the World Health Organization’s call for health care worker safety and millions of dollars in grants awarded to nonprofit organizations by OSHA.
How plant managers are playing with fire.
The new limits set for these three substances are part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
COVID-19 and social unrest impacting American employees.
The collaboration arrives during this year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week.
The facilities failed to comply with a standard that mandates proper respiratory protection for employees exposed to airborne diseases like coronavirus.
The campaign that kicked off earlier this month is a response to the suspension of hazard pay for grocery store employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers, don't let perfect be the enemy of good when it comes to creating a COVID-free workplace.
The 10th annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month was originally scheduled to occur in April, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The health worker charter was issued on the second annual World Patient Safety Day.
Industry leaders should be aware of these trends to help continue to strengthen their workforce and productivity in a post-COVID-19 world
The new panel will provide feedback on issues like driver safety.
The $11.2 million in grants is funded by the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program.
The Departments of Labor & Industries and the Department of Health issued the alert to address coronavirus cases in Washington hospitals.
Episode 27
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard shares the top headlines for the week, including OSHA's final rule on cranes, new coronavirus citations for a New Jersey medical center and three tips to cultivating better mental and physical health for your employees.
High heat indexes prove to be increasingly dangerous for farmers while working outside.
Georgetown Dental received six serious violations and a fine of $9,500.
The vaccine should be made available to healthcare workers and the elderly starting in November.
Human Temperature Screening solutions will be critical in outlining a new normal to keep people safe and reduce business risk and liabilities.
The event, hosted by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, will run from September 21 to September 25.
Fortune Food Product, Inc., a sprouts and soy product processor, committed several food safety violations.
The high-contact job faced challenges at the beginning of the pandemic, but has now developed systems to help keep employees safe.
Episode 26
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses all things hazards, standards and training regarding confined spaces with guest Chris Koester, consultant and owner with Priority One Safe-T, an emergency response and standby rescue services and training firm for industrial and manufacturing companies.
The meatpacking company experienced a coronavirus outbreak among employees, resulting in a penalty from OSHA.
The final rule adds several exemptions to account for unique equipment and circumstances that occur in railway roadway work.
Here is a list of 10 must-haves of in an area-monitoring solution for a successful gas detection program.
After being postponed due to Coronavirus, OSHA's National Safety Stand Down to prevent falls in construction kicks off this week.
The hospital was cited for failing to test tight-fitting face piece respirators on employees required to use them, as well as failing to train employees on proper respirator use.
Remote work isn’t likely to go away anytime soon, and neither should the focus on physical and mental health in the workplace.