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Safety Speak: The Future of OSHA—Biden Chooses a New Leader

Episode 66

Safety Speak: The Future of OSHA—Biden Chooses a New Leader

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses NIOSH's new tool to measure worker well-being, worker hesitation to returning to the office without COVID-19 vaccines and Biden's nomination for OSHA Head. Who is he and does this nomination mean for the agency?

OSHA Extends Comment Period

OSHA Extends Comment Period

Hazard Communication Standards comment period is extended to May 19, 2021.

New NIOSH Survey Helps Determine Workers

New NIOSH Survey Helps Determine Workers' Well-Being

Employers and health professionals are encouraged to distribute the survey.

Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC

Episode 65

Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC's Suggested COVID-19 Do's & Don'ts

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look into the global mental health crisis and discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month as well as the ins and outs of becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proper Mental Health Care Decreased During the Pandemic

Proper Mental Health Care Decreased During the Pandemic

Poll finds one in four employees have not had a mental health check-in since the pandemic began.

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You're Fully Vaccinated. What's Next?

The CDC says some rules and suggestions change; others stay the same as those who are unvaccinated.

COVID-19 Reported as Third Leading Cause of Death in 2020 in the U.S.

COVID-19 Reported as Third Leading Cause of Death in 2020 in the U.S.

Federal health researchers report the study from the past year.

Nutrition Should Play a Core Role in Your Occupational Health Program

Mentally and emotionally, the demands of intense physical labor can create stress that leads to unhealthy behaviors and unsafe situations.



ASSP Announces Safety 2021 as a Hybrid Event in Austin, Texas

ASSP Announces Safety 2021 as a Hybrid Event in Austin, Texas

The ASSP's Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition will take place Sept. 13 - 15 online and in-person in Austin, Texas.

President Biden Says Vaccine Will Soon be Available to 90 Percent of Public

President Biden Says Vaccine Will Soon be Available to 90 Percent of Public

90 percent of people will live within five miles of a vaccination clinic.

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches "Mask Up" Campaign

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches "Mask Up" Campaign

Campaign helps educate transportation operators educate the public about the federal requirement to wear masks while traveling.

U.S. Data Shows AstraZeneca Vaccine is Effective for All Adults

U.S. Data Shows AstraZeneca Vaccine is Effective for All Adults

The pharmaceutical company assures Americans this vaccine is the shot to choose.

Safety Speak: Employees & COVID-19 Vaccines - How to Thoughtfully Encourage Vaccination

Episode 61

Safety Speak: Employees & COVID-19 Vaccines - How to Thoughtfully Encourage Vaccination

Listen in on top safety news topics such as OSHA's new National Emphasis Program, the FDA's recommendations for coronavirus screening tests and how to thoughtfully encourage COVID-19 vaccinations without mandates.

Employee Mental Health

Mental Health Concerns Improve One Year into Pandemic

Mental Health index reports awareness and concerns.

Should Employers Consider Benefits Tailored to the Whole Employee?

An increased reliance on occupational health means renewed interest in unique benefits.

Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace Impairment

Episode 57

Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace Impairment

Should employers be thinking outside the box when it comes to workplace impairment? Can organizations pinpoint the hour in which workers are most likely to get injured? And are we getting a third COVID-19 vaccine? Find out on this mini episode of OH&S SafetyPod.

Is the Definition of Workplace Impairment Changing?

A new survey finds that employers believe “impairment” at work means more than the results of substances.

Life Beyond the Pandemic

Life Beyond the Pandemic

Understanding the long-term symptoms of the coronavirus, it is clear that the virus will continue to impact public health in the future.

How Employers Are Expanding Benefits in 2021

How Employers Are Expanding Benefits in 2021

As the workforce alters with the long-term effects of the pandemic, companies are expanding their benefits for employees.

CDC Study Says Double Masks Offer More COVID-19 Protection

CDC Study Says Double Masks Offer More COVID-19 Protection

Wearing two masks blocks 92.5 percent of respiratory particles that could carry the coronavirus.

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