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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.

EPA Announces Updates to Chemicals Program

EPA Announces Updates to Chemicals Program

Rules must meet the criteria of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

COVID-19 Restrictions May be Here to Stay

COVID-19 Restrictions May be Here to Stay... but Not for Long

Oregon OSHA is proposing to extend protective measures against the pandemic regardless of improvement.

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Worker's Injury at Seed Production Company Leads to Seven Violations

Red River Commodities Inc. signed a settlement agreement with OSHA due to an employee’s extensive injuries.

Safety Speak Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor

Episode 63

Safety Speak: Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor

In this episode, listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard talks about safety measures in grain bins, a new Secretary of Labor and could California employers get advance notification of Cal/OSHA inspections?

Struck-By Hazards

Struck-By Hazards

Event is hosted to spread awareness about deadly accidents.

Iowa Meatpacking Plant Explosion Leads to Investigation

Iowa Meatpacking Plant Explosion Leads to Investigation

Police report says two workers who were injured in February have recovered.



COVID-19 Outbreak Data Required to be Reported in California

COVID-19 Outbreak Data Required to be Reported in California

CDPH: Local health departments must know about all workplace outbreaks.

Could Worksites Soon Get Advance Notice of Cal/OSHA Inspections?

Could Worksites Soon Get Advance Notice of Cal/OSHA Inspections?

A new assembly bill introduced in California could give employers advance notice of Cal/OSHA inspections or investigations.

Making Fall Protection Personal: The True Story Behind OSHA’s Top Most Cited Standard

Episode 62

Making Fall Protection Personal: The True Story Behind OSHA’s Top Most Cited Standard

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard interviews Thomas Kramer, Managing Principal at LJB, Inc, on fall protection standards and what organizations, employers and safety directors can be doing to ensure the safety of their workers at heights.

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.

A Look into the Construction Industry Post Pandemic

A Look into the Construction Industry Post-Pandemic

Employer stresses the importance sanitation and social distancing.

How Compliance Tech Is Making Field Service Workers Safer

How Compliance Tech Is Making Field Service Workers Safer

Technology could be the Answer to safety in the workplace.

Senate Confirms New Labor Secretary

Senate Confirms New Labor Secretary

The mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, was confirmed as the newest Labor Secretary on Monday.

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.

Anniversary of Deadly Fire Calls for Annual Moment of Silence

Anniversary of Deadly Fire Calls for Annual Moment of Silence

146 lives were lost in a deadly fire; ASSP wants the tragedy to never be forgotten.

How to Responsibly Deploy Health Screening Technology

How to Responsibly Deploy Health Screening Technology

As with any workplace device, facial temperature screening technology must be deployed in the correct manner to have its desired effect.

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.

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