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.
The CDC says some rules and suggestions change; others stay the same as those who are unvaccinated.
Federal health researchers report the study from the past year.
Mentally and emotionally, the demands of intense physical labor can create stress that leads to unhealthy behaviors and unsafe situations.
90 percent of people will live within five miles of a vaccination clinic.
The pharmaceutical company assures Americans this vaccine is the shot to choose.
Episode 61
Listen in on top safety news topics such as OSHA's new National Emphasis Program, the FDA's recommendations for coronavirus screening tests and how to thoughtfully encourage COVID-19 vaccinations without mandates.
Mental Health index reports awareness and concerns.
Health experts say it’s important to get tested even if you’re asymptomatic.
Episode 57
Should employers be thinking outside the box when it comes to workplace impairment? Can organizations pinpoint the hour in which workers are most likely to get injured? And are we getting a third COVID-19 vaccine? Find out on this mini episode of OH&S SafetyPod.
A new survey finds that employers believe “impairment” at work means more than the results of substances.