With the entrance of PPE in the public’s everyday vocabulary, it is important to note differences in masks and respirators.
How a new technology is delivering next-generation comfort, dexterity and protection within industrial work gloves.
Episode 52
In this episode, listeners will hear about a new partnership between EPA and OSHA, Virginia's new permanent COVID-19 workplace safety standards and when industrial workers will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine.
The vaccination process has been slower than originally expected, but there are five states that are on top of distributing the coronavirus vaccine.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a new leadership team.
The National Association of Home Builders held its second worker stand down the week of Jan.. 10.
The Jan. 22 executive order instructs OSHA to clarify and update COVID-19 safety recommendations.
A Jan. 10 gold mine explosion killed 10 workers, while one is still missing.
Episode 51
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA leadership appointment and how the Biden Administration has addressed worker safety and health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Although food delivery during the pandemic has been a saving grace for restaurants, it presents health and safety challenges that need to be addressed.
Big meatpacking companies like Tyson and JBS are working to get their employees vaccination quickly to avoid more coronavirus cases in meatpacking facilities.
President-elect Joe Biden will push for an OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19.
Episode 50
Editor Sydny Shepard and Dr. Russell Ogle get into the nitty gritty of understanding the kinds of dust present in your facility.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s PAsmart Next Generation Industry Partnership will supply 28 Pennsylvania businesses with grants to train their workers.
Episode 49
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses anticipated changes safety professionals should look out for after the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.
The adjustments to the civil penalty amounts take effect on Jan. 15.
Starting Jan. 26, all incoming United States passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 test.