OSHA issued the citations and a $370K penalty to the paving company.
Episode 136
As a safety leader, you are the point person for all safety initiatives. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the traits a great leader should have to implement effective and successful safety programs.
OSHA has proposed penalties of $159,00 after the incident in 2021.
Episode 135
Editor Sydny Shepard defines, describes and explains how a safety culture can be the backbone of safe operations at your facilities and job sites.
A new report shows employed Americans believe their workplace safety is more important than ever, but they are not so sure their employer would agree.
An investigation found that the employer could have prevented the conditions that led to electrocution.
Advanced technologies are making it possible for safety managers to better connect workers, worksites and workflows for safer, more efficient work environments.
Episode 127
Can a strong safety culture help to bolster employment at your company during the ongoing Great Resignation?
Episode 125
Looking to improve your safety training programs? Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three was to develop training that is worthwhile and impactful to employees.
It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit.
The key to making new software rollouts successful is good training.
One of the main reasons software implementations fail is because the scale of the project was too much from the outset.
To help professionals and practitioners in various industries safely manage pesky particles, NFPA has developed six standards.
Episode 123
Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety.
Mountain Power Construction faces $173K in penalties.
The alliance continues eight years of a collaborative safety and training relationship.
Episode 118
It a new year—the perfect time to begin thinking of ways to improve safety and health using goals. Here's some tips on setting realistic goals for 2022.
OH&S SafetyPod released over 1,000 minutes of content over 60 podcast episodes in 2021.
Episode 116
Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down some common worksite scenarios and how staffing agencies and host employers can work to jointly keep workers safe.
Episode 115
There are many roadblocks safety professionals face when improving safety at their facility, including lack of corporate level support. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses methods you can use to evolve your relationship with the C-Suite.