The two organizations signed a three-year memorandum of understanding on November 2.
A reported 29 of 600 coronavirus-related deaths in Oregon have a connection to workplace outbreaks.
The CDC is working toward making cruise ship travel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wikipedia, the frequently used online encyclopedia will work with the WHO to provide verified information about coronavirus.
Grocery store employees are among the essential workers who are most exposed to the coronavirus.
Episode 36
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast we will discuss Washington’s proposed regulation to protect workers from wildfire smoke, new surges in Coronavirus cases and decreases in the antibodies that create “virus immunity.” Towards the end, we will go in-depth on mental health in the age of COVID-19 – how employees might be at an increased risk for mental health issues and how employers can help.
New York City’s Local Law 196 helped set a significant drop in construction injuries into motion.
As early voting continues and Election Day approaches, poll workers are at risk of coming into contact with infected voters.
A British study that began in June reveals that COVID-19 antibodies do not have a lasting effect toward immunity.
After a series of debilitating wildfires on the west coast, Washington is mapping out worker safety rules to protect employees from the dangerous effects of wildfire smoke.
Episode 35
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss big box retailer Target’s OSHA citations, how pharmacies are preparing for the highly anticipated flu season and at the end, I will go in-depth on what we know about a possible COVID-19 vaccination and plans to administer it.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will work with the National Fire Protection Association to improve the safety of emergency responders using technology.
The meatpacking industry feels that its employees are at risk of contracting COVID-19 after plant outbreaks.
UTSA assistant professor will use technology to help advance steel worker safety.
Episode 34
Hazard Communication has consistently sat near the top of OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for quite a while now. To understand why, and dive a little deeper into the subject, I interviewed Stephen Badger, a safety management consultant with 34 years’ experience with Hazard Communication. Check out this episode to learn more about the history of the standard, the requirements to comply and how you can avoid citations.
States have unveiled their plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine, which, as of yet, has not been approved by the FDA.
The additional hires will help the influx of patients that will contract the flu or coronavirus as temperatures drop and the number of illnesses across the country rise.