Episode 38
Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.
The antibody treatment is approved for administration in hospitals and other health care facilities.
In the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases, Pfizer announced that the COVID-19 vaccine it has been working on appears to be 90% effective.
Construction workers are five times more likely than other professions to be hospitalized with COVID-19, says a study by the University of Texas at Austin.
Episode 37
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new structural guide for fire fighting, the ASSP's new partnership with NECA and how states are dealing with the third wave of COVID-19.
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.