In 2021, nearly 40,000 workers were injured, report says.
The budget includes funding for worker protection agencies, mental health plans
The agency will increase the amount of inspections at hospitals and nursing home facilities that treat Covid-19 patients in an effort to curb the spread of the virus among employees in healthcare.
Episode 128
When faced with dangerous respiratory disease, our healthcare workers deserve the best—and the most comfortable—protection our industry can provide.
Episode 127
Can a strong safety culture help to bolster employment at your company during the ongoing Great Resignation?
Difficulty sleeping due to work stress and scheduling contributes to nurses’ anxiety and depression.
I see it all the time, far too often. Even in my practice, I’ve seen patients with extensive medication lists and I can’t help but think that some of this is preventable.
Episode 110
Healthcare workers have taken on a lot in the past year and a half. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Dentec Safety's Claudio Dente to discuss how the pandemic led to a creation of superior respiratory protection.
Program managers and risk managers know the benefits of applying risk management to projects. Developing effective risk management plans helps companies avoid high-risk issues and preventing financial and time losses.
While employees are still trying to navigate Covid-19, an old, but potentially severe, illness is circling back around.
Episode 88
Silicosis impacts more workers than you may think. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard sits down with CleanSpace Technology's Jon Imms to discuss what silica is and how safety professionals can protect against it.
Episode 84
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard talks about OSHA's latest revision to the National Emphasis Program for COVID-19, DOL's attempt to increase funding to hire OSHA investigators and the CDC's latest data on drug overdoses.
Due to COVID-19, regulations and precautions continue to change in the workplace.
A study conducted shows masks actually did help people from getting sick and spreading the disease, contrary to certain beliefs.
The bill that protects pregnant workers and their unborn children now heads to the Senate.
The study was conducted throughout 25 states.
Episode 65
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look into the global mental health crisis and discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month as well as the ins and outs of becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19.