OSHA finds one willful and five serious violations.
Episode 101
One of the most important parts of rolling out a new safety initiative is communication with employees. In this episode, Blackline Safety's Sean Stinson and Jeffery Fors from Waste Management explain effective strategies to getting employee buy-in and compliance.
Episode 100
We are switching things up for the 100th episode of the podcast! This time around, OH&S Content Editor Shereen Hashem interviews Editor Sydny Shepard about the evolution of the podcast, covering COVID-19 and worker safety and wellness.
Beyond fall protection systems, you can enhance the safety of your workers by using various forms of PPE.
While proper maintenance and care can extend the lifespan of footwear, there will still ultimately be a time when every work boot meets the end of the road.
The science behind fall protection is what lifts people to new heights.
You should be checking your tool lanyards to ensure they meet the requirements of ANSI/ISEA 121-2018.
Episode 98
Join editor Sydny Shepard as she lays out why it is so important to keep workers in the construction industry safe from the top four most fatal hazards on the job.
RM Masonry and Stucco exposes workers to unsecured scaffolding repeatedly.
The contractor was cited six times in five years for ignoring the industry’s deadliest hazard.
Premier Roofing LLC exposed employees and subcontractors to fall hazards.
Episode 91
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard defines a confined space, gives examples of deadly incidents and does a deep dive into what OSHA is doing today to curb fatalities and injuries.
On December 29, 1970, then-President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Four months later, on April 28, 1971, it went into effect, slowly becoming the gold standard for workplace safety today. 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the act going into effect and it is still the primary thing that we turn to when safety is a concern.
OSHA is prioritizing a Mid-Atlantic shipyard industry to prevent a healthful workplace.
JHM Roofing LLC ignored OSHA’s citations due to repeated fall hazards over the past few years.
You need a plan of action for your crews to follow in the event of a fall.
OSHA investigation finds that safety procedures could have prevented the tragedy.
Janiec Roofing Inc. does not comply with OSHA’s previous settlement agreement.
Many of the hazards found in tree care and tree removal operations are addressed by OSHA’s General Industry standards, now it’s time for an update.
Scrap Masters Inc. faces fines and citations for exposing employees to workplace hazards.