Episode 102
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a deep dive into one of OSHA's most frequently cited standards: Machinery and Machine Guarding, General Requirements.
The company was issued one willful violation for failing to ensure proper machine guards.
Episode 100
We are switching things up for the 100th episode of the podcast! This time around, OH&S Content Editor Shereen Hashem interviews Editor Sydny Shepard about the evolution of the podcast, covering COVID-19 and worker safety and wellness.
Episode 98
Join editor Sydny Shepard as she lays out why it is so important to keep workers in the construction industry safe from the top four most fatal hazards on the job.
Sims Lohman is cited for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards, facing more than $200K in fines.
Republic Steel in Canton was placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
Employer faces $339K in proposed penalties for willful, serious violations.
In rare instances, procedures like LOTO are overlooked due to blatant disregard.
Episode 87
Six people died and 12 more were injured in a preventable incident at a poultry plant last January. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard details OSHA's investigation and dives into workplace violence, COVID-19 vaccination mandates and more.
An unexpected steam release was the cause of death for two employees at the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
There are many benefits to renewable energy.
Episode 70
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard rounds up the most costly and serious citations OSHA has doled out in the last year.
Fieldbrook Foods Corp. failed to address hazards that led to workers’ amputations.
Episode 58
In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new dates for National Safety Stand-Down and Ladder Safety Month.
OSHA has revealed its annual list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.
The facility was found to have not trained their workers on the importance of lockout/tagout when conducting maintenance activities.
Employing these techniques can be the difference between a safe, routine maintenance activity and a serious injury.
Many companies face significant challenges in achieving an effective and compliant lockout/tagout program in place—especially as it pertains to lockout.
With changes in a facility comes changes in its electrical hazards. Make sure you’re keeping up.
Laser safety is a commonly misunderstood topic. Here are several of the major hazards of industrial class 4 lasers, and the current methods of protection.