The retail company will pay $464,750 in penalties for storage hazards and safety violations in stores.
Episode 33
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard reports the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America, the NFPA's new campaign for electrical safety and how OSHA has refined its COVID-19 recording requirements.
The agency’s upcoming changes will be an effort to continue innovations that became necessary because of COVID-19.
Like any other business policy, workplace safety is not what it traditionally looked like. It is ever-evolving and advancing, and an employer’s approach should reflect this.
Episode 30
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new alliance to protect against hazardous chemical exposure, OSHA’s updated Coronavirus FAQ, and newly published articles from the October issue of Occupational Health & Safety.
Safety professionals are the bridge between those worlds—corporate safety/compliance programs and the frontline work. Therefore, it’s imperative that your health and safety programs meet your workers where they’re at.
As the seasons change, you must consider the different hazards they bring.
Are your frontline leaders and shift supervisors helping or hindering your workplace safety efforts?
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 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.
The meatpacking company experienced a coronavirus outbreak among employees, resulting in a penalty from OSHA.
Are you worried about a second wave of COVID-19?
California's Occupational Safety and Health Agency has issued citations to multiple employers for COVID-19 violations.
Tyson Foods to pilot seven new health clinics near company production facilities in an effort to promote a culture of health.
Episode 24
In this mini episode of OH&S SafetyPod, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses resources National Preparedness Month, the new WHO recommendation for COVID-19 treatment and hazards in the oil & gas industry.
OSHA urges response crews and residents in areas affected by Hurricane Laura to be aware of hazards created by flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.
The question is: Why do workers continue to get injured on the job despite federal standards interjecting?
Red Wing Shoe Company to promote jobs, not boots, transforming its more than 525 stores into job centers and turning its customer service line into a job search hotline.
Should we not create a future where equipment enhances a worker’s ability to perform in demanding environments?
Industrial vacuums are the right tool for preventing secondary explosions.