Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads Americans to take advantage of vaccine availability.
A massive heatwave causes a farmworker’s death leading to an OSHA investigation.
A Jacksonville, Florida company owes nearly $222K in back wages and damages after an OSHA investigation finds a pattern of retaliation.
Episode 82
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how to anticipate this year’s hottest days of the year, what the risks of working in the hear are and what employers can do to decrease the chances workers might end up with a heat related illness.
Independence Day is approaching and employers must keep an eye out for their employees working in the industry this holiday.
Scrap Masters Inc. faces fines and citations for exposing employees to workplace hazards.
Injuries and Fatalities are high; the NSC created a list to help keep safe.
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.
All employers should review and implement the all-industries guidance, and healthcare employers should take steps now to implement the ETS.