Regulatory & Standards


Safety Speak: An Update on the American COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

Episode 67

Safety Speak: An Update on the American COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard talks about the newly extended comment period for the proposed rule change to the Hazard Communication Standard, a national discussion on teens in the workplace and everything you might need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Hotel workers: Vulnerable and Alone

Hotel Workers: Vulnerable and Alone

Cities across the country implement policies to keep staff safe from sexual assault and harassment.

Hotel Worker Allegedly Fired for Seeking Medical Attention Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Hotel Worker Allegedly Fired for Seeking Medical Attention Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

OSHA filed a lawsuit against the hotel’s operator and owner.

MIOSHA Creates COVID-19 Citations Dashboard

MIOSHA Creates COVID-19 Citations Dashboard

Dashboard is updated weekly to keep track of violations.

Restructure Your Next Spill Drill

Restructure Your Next Spill Drill

It is time to rethink your spill drills to make them more engaging and easier to understand.

Lessons Learned: Launching a Safety Incentive Program

Lessons Learned: Launching a Safety Incentive Program

Several issues can arise when working to launch a safety incentive program. Here’s how you can sidestep the problems to ensure an effective program.

Ten Tips for Improving Warehouse Safety

Ten Tips for Improving Warehouse Safety

Reducing risk is as easy as investing in appropriate equipment and technology.

Could Worksites Soon Get Advance Notice of Cal/OSHA Inspections?

Could Worksites Soon Get Advance Notice of Cal/OSHA Inspections?

A new assembly bill introduced in California could give employers advance notice of Cal/OSHA inspections or investigations.



Senate Confirms New Labor Secretary

Senate Confirms New Labor Secretary

The mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, was confirmed as the newest Labor Secretary on Monday.

OSHA, Grain Industry Suggests Seven Easy Steps For Safer Outcomes

OSHA, Grain Industry Suggest Seven Easy Steps For Safer Outcomes

High statistics prove OSHA tips can save lives.

OSHA Cites Shipping Company After Man Suffers Leg Amputation, Crushed Pelvis

OSHA Cites Shipping Company After Man Suffers Leg Amputation, Crushed Pelvis

Compliance officers find ITS Conglobal ignored safety regulations.

Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here

Episode 60

Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here's the COVID-19 Precautions Employees Expect

In this mini episode, learn more about increasing opportunities for women in construction, "dire" conditions at meat packing plants in the United States and how employees feel about returning to the office amid a pandemic.

OSHA Launches Program to Protect High-Risk Workers from COVID-19

In response to an executive order from President Biden, OSHA has released details on how it will focus in on worker safety and health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

Episode 58

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

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 Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA has revealed its annual list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.

OSHA Issues Workplace Guidance on Coronavirus

OSHA fulfills the first of two requirements set by President Biden in his Jan. 22 executive order with this new guidance.

Combustible Dust: Sampling, Testing and Removal with Dr. Russell Ogle

Episode 50

Combustible Dust: Sampling, Testing and Removal with Dr. Russell Ogle

Editor Sydny Shepard and Dr. Russell Ogle get into the nitty gritty of understanding the kinds of dust present in your facility.

President-elect Biden Names New Additions to Economic Team

The administration rounds out its economic team with picks for labor secretary, commerce secretary and head of the Small Business Administration.

OSHA Announces Deadline for 2020 Workplace Injury Data Submission

Workplaces that fit these criteria will have to electronically submit injury and illness data by March 2.

Safety Speak: First COVID-19 International Guidelines, Study on Telecommuting and the Rise in Workplace Fatalities

Episode 46

Safety Speak: First COVID-19 International Guidelines, Study on Telecommuting and the Rise in Workplace Fatalities

In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ISO/PAS 45005: General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study on telecommuting and BLS data that shows workplace fatalities are at their highest since 2007.

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