Episode 53
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA guidance on COVID-19, the Center for Construction Research and Training’s new bulletin on nonfatal injury trends in the construction industry as well as news and studies surrounding transportation safety.
Safety programs are the foundation of a successful and safe work environment.
The five pillars will support continued excellence in operations as well as provide a framework for achieving excellence in workforce safety.
Hydration is often a second thought while completing a rigorous work day, though it should be a primary focus.
Episode 52
In this episode, listeners will hear about a new partnership between EPA and OSHA, Virginia's new permanent COVID-19 workplace safety standards and when industrial workers will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine.
The National Association of Home Builders held its second worker stand down the week of Jan.. 10.
Episode 49
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses anticipated changes safety professionals should look out for after the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.
Episode 48
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the a new FAQ set up for those who have questions about the expired FFCRA, OSHA's impended deadlines for your Form 300A and updates on the vaccination rollout in the U.S.
The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is in need of 14 new members.
Episode 46
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ISO/PAS 45005: General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study on telecommuting and BLS data that shows workplace fatalities are at their highest since 2007.
The death of a California construction worker in June resulted in around $54,000 in fines for two construction companies.
Ontario, Canada has had a steady increase in construction worker deaths in the past six years.
Episode 44
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a newly revised construction standard for multi-employer sites and the FDA's approval of a new at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu.
Episode 43
In this episode of the podcast, listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses Cal/OSHA's new emergency regulations to protect against COVID-19 as well as the CDC and FDA's plan on how a Coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in the United States.
Assessing risk level and ensuring workers have proper PPE are key steps to maintaining construction worker safety during this time.
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A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.
Construction workers are five times more likely than other professions to be hospitalized with COVID-19, says a study by the University of Texas at Austin.
A New Hampshire construction worker was injured on the job after being run over by a tractor.
New York City’s Local Law 196 helped set a significant drop in construction injuries into motion.