Starting Jan. 26, all incoming United States passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 test.
The Wage and Hour Division clarified when travel during the work day is compensable and when it is not.
The National Safety Council offers tips on how to stay safe on the roads during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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 number of workplace fatalities has reached a new peak, with 5,333 deaths recorded in 2019.
In the field of transportation, distractions can be deadly—even those that generally go unseen.
OSHA provides a guide for employers to follow in order to keep their employees safe from coronavirus infection and the winter elements.
Episode 42
Join Editor Sydny Shepard as she discusses the HHS guidelines on drug testing, the latest injury rates for the Meat Packing and Processing industry and how OSHA is suggesting retailers, delivery workers and those in order fulfillment decrease their risk of transmitting COVID-19.
The NSC projects record high roadway fatalities during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday period.
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.
Episode 32
Interested in knowing more about what it means for Coronavirus to be airborne? Tune in to this mini episode for a deep dive on how infectious diseases spread as well as information on top headlines like the new OSHA temporary respirator guidance and Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
In an age of contactless journeys, vehicle drivers in both the private and public sectors face new challenges – how can they keep a safe distance?
Just 62% of drivers surveyed reported that they are “very willing” to follow state cell phone laws while driving.
The 10th annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month was originally scheduled to occur in April, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The new panel will provide feedback on issues like driver safety.
The high-contact job faced challenges at the beginning of the pandemic, but has now developed systems to help keep employees safe.
FMCSA announced that it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
Capital Metro carefully manages complex guidance from OSHA, CDC and City of Austin to reduce COVID-19 exposure and infection.
The question is: Why do workers continue to get injured on the job despite federal standards interjecting?
The oil and gas industry is an inherently hazardous business.