Construction Safety


Part 1

Error Proofing an Innovative Approach to Safety

To reduce work errors, the contractor must incorporate error proofing into the way business is carried out, the organization is structured, and the operational processes are performed.

Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here

Episode 60

Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here's the COVID-19 Precautions Employees Expect

In this mini episode, learn more about increasing opportunities for women in construction, "dire" conditions at meat packing plants in the United States and how employees feel about returning to the office amid a pandemic.

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

The consequences of unsafe trench, excavation work can be fatal.

PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

Episode 59

PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

Join Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal Safety Product Development Manager Makenzie Hoffman as they discuss personal protective equipment for women and why finding the right fit matters.

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

Episode 58

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new dates for National Safety Stand-Down and Ladder Safety Month.

OSHA Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA has revealed its annual list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.

Dates Announced for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Dates Announced for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

The agency has announced it’s eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will be May 3 - 7.



Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace Impairment

Episode 57

Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace Impairment

Should employers be thinking outside the box when it comes to workplace impairment? Can organizations pinpoint the hour in which workers are most likely to get injured? And are we getting a third COVID-19 vaccine? Find out on this mini episode of OH&S SafetyPod.

A Look at How Employers are Improving Workplace Safety and Health

Workplace safety and health is a much discussed topic. What are employers doing about it?

Improve Company Safety with Great Toolbox Talks

Improve Company Safety with Great Toolbox Talks

How can you hold effective toolbox talks to ensure your team is safer on the job?

Is Time Contributing to Traumatic Injuries on the Job?

Is Time Contributing to Traumatic Injuries on the Job?

A new study shows that workers could be more likely to sustain an injury mid-shift.

Safety Speak: Nonfatal Injury Trends in the Construction Industry

Episode 53

Safety Speak: Nonfatal Injury Trends in the Construction Industry

On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA guidance on COVID-19, the Center for Construction Research and Training’s new bulletin on nonfatal injury trends in the construction industry as well as news and studies surrounding transportation safety.

Value-Driven Safety: A Personal Commitment and Effective Program to Protect All Employees

Value-Driven Safety: A Personal Commitment and Effective Program to Protect All Employees

Safety programs are the foundation of a successful and safe work environment.

The Five Pillars of a Highly Effective Safety Management Process

The Five Pillars of a Highly Effective Safety Management Process

The five pillars will support continued excellence in operations as well as provide a framework for achieving excellence in workforce safety.

Drinkable PPE: Are You Protecting Your Workers from the Inside Out?

Drinkable PPE: Are You Protecting Your Workers from the Inside Out?

Hydration is often a second thought while completing a rigorous work day, though it should be a primary focus.

Safety Speak: When will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Available to Industrial Workers?

Episode 52

Safety Speak: When will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Available to Industrial Workers?

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.

NAHB Hosts Construction Worker Stand Down

NAHB Hosts Construction Worker Stand Down

The National Association of Home Builders held its second worker stand down the week of Jan.. 10.

Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect

Episode 49

Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect

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.

Safety Speak: New Guidance on FFCRA, OSHA Deadline for Injury and Illness Records and COVID-19 Vaccines

Episode 48

Safety Speak: New Guidance on FFCRA, OSHA Deadline for Injury and Illness Records and COVID-19 Vaccines

Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the a new FAQ set up for those who have questions about the expired FFCRA, OSHA's impended deadlines for your Form 300A and updates on the vaccination rollout in the U.S.

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