Safety comes first when hosting gatherings for Thanksgiving this year.
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss a new grant supporting research for the health and safety of correctional workers, a new OSHA guidance on ventilation for workplaces and how the CDC recommends you spend your Thanksgiving.
Research collected from recovered coronavirus patients suggests long term immunity to the virus is possible.
The updated FAQ addresses the question of whether cloth face masks qualify as PPE.
The first at-home COVID-19 test will soon be available for $50.
A Washington state construction company was fined $92,000 after failing to enforce fall protection use among employees.
Moderna Inc. claims that its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective—a higher rate than Pfizer’s vaccine.
In this mini episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses where the vaccine currently stands, what treatments have been approved and how we can continue to protect ourselves from the virus.
Employees that are working in person during the pandemic should be working in offices with adequate ventilation to minimize their risk of infection.
The CDC confirms that wearing a cloth mask can protect individuals from catching the coronavirus, not just those around them.
A CDC report details the increased risk of coronavirus infection that occurs when working in an office as opposed to working remotely.
Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.
The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan has reached 7.5%—a significant increase from last week’s 5.5%.
The antibody treatment is approved for administration in hospitals and other health care facilities.
In the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases, Pfizer announced that the COVID-19 vaccine it has been working on appears to be 90% effective.
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new structural guide for fire fighting, the ASSP's new partnership with NECA and how states are dealing with the third wave of COVID-19.
A new peak in COVID-19 hospitalizations was reached on November 5.
Construction workers are five times more likely than other professions to be hospitalized with COVID-19, says a study by the University of Texas at Austin.
A reported 29 of 600 coronavirus-related deaths in Oregon have a connection to workplace outbreaks.
The MCA received a grant from The Workers Lab, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.