Episode 80
While there seems to be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we may see the impact of the pandemic on worker safety for months, or years, to come. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into the physical and mental effects of the pandemic on workers.
Introducing the four cornerstones.
If passed, even a portion of the projects outlined in President Biden’s plan has serious implications for worker occupational, health, safety, and well-being.
Episode 78
Tune in to hear all about NSC's 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, resources for hearing conservation programs and a study to show that masking did actually help protect workers from COVID-19.
The employee’s harness was not secured as required.
Self-retracting lifelines are specifically designed to allow the wearer to have hands-free fall protection.
Proper footwear can help avoid major accidents, especially with new innovations.
An in-depth report shows you how to conduct efficient trainings for employees.
Episode 75
Summer brings with it some great things, but safety directors know that it can also bring increased safety risks for workers on the job. Listen in as we count down the top five most common summertime safety risks.
The U.S. Department of Labor announces 15 new people have been appointed to serve on the committee.
Two Michigan companies were cited by OSHA; the investigation conducted found they failed to check for safety hazards.
A new analysis shows the top 10 states with the highest rate of severe injuries in the workplace.
Episode 73
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard is joined by two professionals from NIOSH to discuss how wearable devices are impacting the safety industry.
Episode 71
We are talking all about hand protection in this interview between Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal's Safety Sales Director Evan Hardin. Listen in as they discuss hand injuries, PPE, new technology and how to keep your workers safe on the job.
Episode 70
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard rounds up the most costly and serious citations OSHA has doled out in the last year.
Episode 69
It’s Construction Safety Week! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard gives a brief background on the history of Safety Week, discusses current injury and fatality rates in construction and interviews labor attorney Zachary Perecman about how construction companies can better protect those on-site.
Why industrial combustible dust vacuum cleaners require expert design and the options available to remove and prevent concentrations of fugitive combustible dust that cause catastrophic secondary dust explosions.
Episode 68
Listen in as OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the key indicators of a strong safety culture with Blackline Safety Chief Revenue Officer Sean Stinson.
Wagner Construction Inc. signs a settlement agreement with OSHA.
The virtual event, streaming on YouTube, will honor working people who lost their lives on the job.