Life expectancy declined by an average of 1.5 years in 2020 for Americans.
Some cancer death rates, however, stay stagnant.
Thousands of heat injuries across the country went unaccounted for.
Episode 84
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard talks about OSHA's latest revision to the National Emphasis Program for COVID-19, DOL's attempt to increase funding to hire OSHA investigators and the CDC's latest data on drug overdoses.
CDC data shows the highest number of deaths from overdoses were recorded last year.
Washington is now the third state to regulate outdoor work conditions under extreme heat.
Changes and updates are made to the Interim Enforcement Response Program.
Episode 83
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard discusses the extreme heat in Oregon, the stigma against mental health in the workplace and COVID-19 vaccinations and variants.
A new study conducted shows 70 percent of U.S. employees now recognize mental health as a serious issue at work.
Episode 81
Looking into the future, employers must reframe how they think about workplace safety, health and wellness. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard and Blackline Safety Chief Revenue Officer Sean Stinson discuss the issues on the forefront and how companies can mitigate them.
Some states are making great strides in vaccinations, while others are trailing behind.
Episode 80
While there seems to be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we may see the impact of the pandemic on worker safety for months, or years, to come. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into the physical and mental effects of the pandemic on workers.
A bill protecting against the spread of airborne diseases is aimed to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
A new report finds the U.S. and Canada exceed the rest of the globe’s stress levels.
If the 70 percent vaccination goal is met, COVID-19 rules in Oregon will be eased.
Fully vaccinated employees are inching towards taking off their masks at work as long as their coworkers follow their lead.
The Pfizer pill is described as a “game-changer.”
OSHA is scheduled to participate in both sessions set for June and July.
David Keeling, Vice President of Global Health and Safety at UPS, shares his experience working with over half a million front-line employees.