No federal regulation and uneven state paid sick leave laws put workers in certain states and industries at risk.
National Caregivers Day is a reminder of the importance of protecting those who protect us.
On January 25, OSHA withdrew the ETS while leaving open the prospect that it may still attempt to finalize and implement a permanent vaccine and testing mandate.
Difficulty sleeping due to work stress and scheduling contributes to nurses’ anxiety and depression.
The booster shot is highly encouraged for an extra layer of protection.
The Biden administration makes 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free.
Despite many efforts, millions of rapid test kits are backlogged for delivery.
Episode 121
OSHA has confirmed that it will publish a standard on extreme heat. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what might be included in the final rule.
The major push to boost vaccination rates stopped.
The agency is likely to say people who can wear N95 or KN95 masks should do so.
Scientists provide extensive information about the variant as well as how to stay as safe as possible.
Ensuring safer work conditions is a top priority.
Statistics from several countries prove Omicron is taking over.
The video is meant to ensure safer workplaces.
OH&S SafetyPod released over 1,000 minutes of content over 60 podcast episodes in 2021.
The ASSP is concerned about the uncertainty it perceives in newly released facility data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor of Statistics.
Episode 116
Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down some common worksite scenarios and how staffing agencies and host employers can work to jointly keep workers safe.
The CDC does not consider the influenza season to have started yet.
Work-related illnesses can worsen in the winter; prevent exposure to lung irritants and learn the respiratory diseases occupational workers are at risk for.
Episode 113
What does OSHA say about first-aid requirements at a worksite? Find out in our latest episode of the podcast where Editor Sydny Shepard dives into 1910.151 and the letters of interpretation for the standard.