Artificial intelligence will offer ergonomic assessments to employers.
Episode 29
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard and MSA's Jason Fox discuss what a connected worker is, how that fits into the safety industry and what it means for the future of gas detection.
Episode 28
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some top headlines in the safety industry, including a new partnership with ASSP and the Agriculture Safety and Health Council of America, the World Health Organization’s call for health care worker safety and millions of dollars in grants awarded to nonprofit organizations by OSHA.
The facilities failed to comply with a standard that mandates proper respiratory protection for employees exposed to airborne diseases like coronavirus.
The campaign that kicked off earlier this month is a response to the suspension of hazard pay for grocery store employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
The health worker charter was issued on the second annual World Patient Safety Day.
The Departments of Labor & Industries and the Department of Health issued the alert to address coronavirus cases in Washington hospitals.
Episode 27
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard shares the top headlines for the week, including OSHA's final rule on cranes, new coronavirus citations for a New Jersey medical center and three tips to cultivating better mental and physical health for your employees.
High heat indexes prove to be increasingly dangerous for farmers while working outside.
The event, hosted by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, will run from September 21 to September 25.
The high-contact job faced challenges at the beginning of the pandemic, but has now developed systems to help keep employees safe.
The meatpacking company experienced a coronavirus outbreak among employees, resulting in a penalty from OSHA.
Episode 26
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses all things hazards, standards and training regarding confined spaces with guest Chris Koester, consultant and owner with Priority One Safe-T, an emergency response and standby rescue services and training firm for industrial and manufacturing companies.
After being postponed due to Coronavirus, OSHA's National Safety Stand Down to prevent falls in construction kicks off this week.
Remote work isn’t likely to go away anytime soon, and neither should the focus on physical and mental health in the workplace.
Episode 25
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss emerging options for worker healthcare, new virus-related citations in California and a study that links wildfires and flu season.
A Montana study has found a link between intense wildfire seasons and a high number of flu cases.