Former United Steelworkers safety official Jim Frederick will act as OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Episode 50
Editor Sydny Shepard and Dr. Russell Ogle get into the nitty gritty of understanding the kinds of dust present in your facility.
Episode 49
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.
The adjustments to the civil penalty amounts take effect on Jan. 15.
Establishments that have more than 20 employees and high injury and illness rates are the targets for this program.
In addition to paying the fine, the Baltimore Gas and Electric company will upgrade their gas lines to prevent other explosions from occurring.
Lockheed Martin Corp. was found guilty of race-based discrimination during the hiring process for positions in their RMS Engineering and Technology Unit.
Episode 48
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.
Findings from inspections that occurred between July and November resulted in three fines of $7,000.
The rule, which clarifies the terms of independent contractor status, takes effect on March 8.
The department’s Wage and Hour Division created an FAQ to answer questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act expiration.
Episode 47
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard walks listeners through what she believes will be the biggest safety trends in 2021.
This new initiative will see the agency issuing penalty payment letters to establishments that have been cited.
Gebbers Farm Operations was cited for 24 safety violations after an employee complaint prompted an investigation in July.
Episode 46
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ISO/PAS 45005: General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study on telecommuting and BLS data that shows workplace fatalities are at their highest since 2007.
The ISO/PAS 45005 guidelines on working safely during the pandemic were developed in only three months instead of the usual three years ISO International Standards take.
The Site-Specific Targeting Directive will apply to non-construction businesses.
Episode 45
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard and Donaldson's Brent Nelson chat about the adoption of IoT in industrial facilities as well as its specific application with dust collectors.
Due to weak workplace safety and coronavirus protection, a Utah representative may begin the process of introducing a bill to protect state workers.
Episode 44
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a newly revised construction standard for multi-employer sites and the FDA's approval of a new at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu.