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The 2020 Impact on Worker Safety

Episode 80

The 2020 Impact on Worker Safety

While there seems to be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we may see the impact of the pandemic on worker safety for months, or years, to come. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into the physical and mental effects of the pandemic on workers.

Going the Distance: Requirements for Emergency Equipment

Episode 79

Going the Distance: Requirements for Emergency Equipment

In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard talks with former Cal/OSHA Associate Safety Engineer Paul Andersen about the standards, regulations and rules associated with emergency eyewash and showers.

Construction Technology is Shaping the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Construction Technology is Shaping the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Employers are encouraged to take a modern-day approach to make sure safety is put first.

National Safety Month: Resources to Keep Workers Safe

Episode 78

National Safety Month: Resources to Keep Workers Safe

Tune in to hear all about NSC's 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, resources for hearing conservation programs and a study to show that masking did actually help protect workers from COVID-19.

OSHA Repeated Inspections Find Tortilla Factory Continuously Exposed Workers to Amputation Dangers

OSHA Repeated Inspections Find Tortilla Factory Continuously Exposed Workers to Amputation Dangers

El Milagro out of San Marcos, TX was cited for seven repeat, serious violations.

Recent Accident is a Stark Reminder of the Dangers of Nitrogen in the Workplace

Recent Accident is a Stark Reminder of the Dangers of Nitrogen in the Workplace

It is important to understand the dangers of nitrogen in the workplace and the safety measures that should be implemented to avoid injury.

OSHA Implements Program to Prevent Workers from Hearing Loss in Hazardous Noise Settings

OSHA Implements Program to Prevent Workers from Hearing Loss in Hazardous Noise Settings

More than half of workers don’t use PPE to protect their hearing.



OSHA Issues an Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers from COVID-19

OSHA Issues an Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers from COVID-19

A new standard as well as new guidelines for industries are released as we inch closer to a safe potential ending.

NSC Partners with Amazon to Battle MSDs in Unique Collaboration

NSC Partners with Amazon to Battle MSDs in Unique Collaboration

The National Safety Council and Amazon have announced a five-year partnership that looks to prevent common musculoskeletal injuries.

California is on Track to Remove Masks in the Workplace

California is on Track to Remove Masks in the Workplace

Fully vaccinated employees are inching towards taking off their masks at work as long as their coworkers follow their lead.

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Broadway Stagehand's Fatal Fall Leads to OSHA Citation

Federal regulators cited the Broadway theater owner of the Shubert Organization for the death of an employee as well as four safety violations.

OSHA Reaches Settlement with Florida Behavior Healthcare and Residential Treatment Facility

OSHA Reaches Settlement with Florida Behavior Healthcare and Residential Treatment Facility

Facility in Fort Myers agrees to revamp its violence prevention program after an investigation reveals five incidents occurred.

Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention

Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention

OSHA is scheduled to participate in both sessions set for June and July.

Three Things to Learn about Safety from Front-Line Employees

Three Things to Learn about Safety from Front-Line Employees

David Keeling, Vice President of Global Health and Safety at UPS, shares his experience working with over half a million front-line employees.

What Makes a Qualified Electrical Worker?

What Makes a Qualified Electrical Worker?

Employers should focus on training their employees regularly to ensure safety.

Understanding the Pros & Cons of PPE When it Comes to the Heat

Understanding the Pros & Cons of PPE When it Comes to the Heat

The summer heat is no joke when it comes to working outdoors; here are facts and tips to stay safe in the blazing sun.

Over Half of Workplace Electrical Fatalities are Attributed to Non--Electrical Occupations

Over Half of Workplace Electrical Fatalities are Attributed to Non-Electrical Occupations

Absence of Voltage Testers can save lives by providing safety for everyone.

Recognition and Prevention of Heat Stress

Recognition and Prevention of Heat Stress

As summer approaches, it’s time to think more about heat precautions in the workplace.

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