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.
Comfort level is an important variable to address when wearing PPE, especially fall harnesses.
How to train and equip employees for fall protection to satisfy OSHA regulations and ensure worker safety.
A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.
How to train and equip new hires to ensure they understand and wear fall protection gear.
The safety industry continues to see developments in innovation and technology despite no trade shows to show off new products in person.
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.
After being postponed due to Coronavirus, OSHA's National Safety Stand Down to prevent falls in construction kicks off this week.
The question is: Why do workers continue to get injured on the job despite federal standards interjecting?
Fall is on its way, and so are cold and ice hazards. Make sure your business is prepared for the elements and your workers’ safety.
Different industries face different challenges and dangers, but there are some like the threat of falls that unfortunately exist across many industries.
Episode 21
In this mini Safety Speak episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new leading cause of death in the U.S, Oregon's new Worker Virus Protection Rule, a new ladder safety grant and effective safety leadership.
Kurt Beschorner receives a $1.8M NIOSH grant to develop safer ladder design and climbing practices
The construction industry is dangerous in its nature. Therefore, both employers and employees must take safety rules seriously. In this article, we will discuss types of injuries and legal options for an injured construction worker.
The 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls was postponed earlier this year with no tentative reschedule date—that is, until now.
In any trench situation, you need a Trench Competent Person and to notify nearby local fire/rescue teams.
Guard rail is one of those components in a facility that typically is not top-of-mind with companies until it’s too late.
Episode 16
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings, ASSP's Safety 2020 show has gone virtual! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the benefits of a virtual event with ASSP President Diana Stegall.
A well-designed full body harness will disperse any remaining energy in a safe manner to the strong and durable areas of the body.
Tools are essentially for workers at height to do their job, but they also pose risks to those below.