OH&S SafetyPod

Editor Sydny Shepard discusses hazards found in a confined space and how human factors should be considered with Chason Coelho, Senior Managing Scientist at Exponent.

Change is scary, it invites in the unknown leading to uncertainty, anxiety and stress. Despite how it makes you feel, however, change is bound to happen.  In this podcast episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some of the risks that change brings to the workplace, what to do before you ever even make the change, and at the end we will talk through some tips for a smooth transition.

It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder.  If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on OH&S SafetyPod, feel free to email us at ohssafetypod@gmail.com.

Continuing our 90th Anniversary coverage, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the history of fall protection and the evolution of PPE. 

When faced with dangerous respiratory disease, our healthcare workers deserve the best—and the most comfortable—protection our industry can provide. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Stephen Bird, Global Marketing Director at Bullard to learn about a PAPR designed specially for healthcare worker use cases.

Can a strong safety culture help to bolster employment at your company during the ongoing Great Resignation?

Increasingly, U.S. industries are using robotic technologies to perform dangerous or repetitive tasks, and these systems are becoming more collaborative and mobile in nature. While these advances add new capabilities to work and the workplace, they also introduce new workplace hazards for those who work with, and alongside them. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the kinds of hazards...

Looking to improve your safety training programs? Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three was to develop training that is worthwhile and impactful to employees.

A lot of news has come from OSHA's attempt to protect workers against Covid-19. To clear up confusion, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the convoluted history of the ETS with Akerman Law Firm Partner Lillian Moon. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on OH&S SafetyPod, feel free to email us at ohssafetypod@gmail.com.

Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety. Did you know that Occupational Health & Safety magazine is turning 90 years old this year? This milestone is one that we are so proud of, so we thought we would take some time each month to take a historical look at the safety industry. This year, we will release a podcast epis...

Everyone at  OH&S  is so excited to announce that we have officially launched a brand-new podcast focused on breaking down the expansive world of industrial hygiene: it's called  IHpod: An Industrial Hygiene Podcast .   In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new podcast with IHpod host and Content Editor Shereen Hashem. The two discuss how the new podcast came to be, the contents of t...

OSHA has confirmed that it will publish a standard on extreme heat. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what might be included in the final rule.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay on OSHA's ETS to protect workers from Covid-19. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the history of the ETS, from inception to SCOTUS block.

Hearing health is more important than you might think. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard dives into the impact hearing loss has on an employee, ways to measure hazardous noise and choosing the right hearing protection.

It a new year—the perfect time to begin thinking of ways to improve safety and health using goals. Here's some tips on setting realistic goals for 2022.

OH&S cannot thank you enough for your continued support of the podcast. Here's to closing out the year on a note of gratitude.

Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down some common worksite scenarios and how staffing agencies and host employers can work to jointly keep workers safe. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.  NFPA LiNK™ is the information delivery platform set to revolutioniz...

There are many roadblocks safety professionals face when improving safety at their facility, including lack of corporate level support. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses methods you can use to evolve your relationship with the C-Suite. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.  NFPA LiNK™ is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. P...

Join OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard to discuss top safety and health risks that plague workers on construction sites around the country and how you can anticipate and prevent them. Listen to previous episode about the "Fatal Four" here: https://bit.ly/3DtNYG5 Episode sponsored by Tingley. www.tingleyrubber.com  

What does OSHA say about first-aid requirements at a worksite? Find out in our latest episode of the podcast where Editor Sydny Shepard dives into 1910.151 and the letters of interpretation for the standard. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.  NFPA LiNK™ is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips wit...

Permit required confined spaces can be hiding potentially deadly hazards. That's why you need to ensure that the right rescue team is standing by.

OSHA has recently halted enforcement of their latest Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers against Covid-19. Find out why and what you should be doing to prepare if OSHA gets the green light in our conversation with Tyson Horrocks, Of Counsel at Holland & Hart.

Healthcare workers have taken on a lot in the past year and a half. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Dentec Safety's Claudio Dente to discuss how the pandemic led to a creation of superior respiratory protection.

Exposure to cold can result in severe injuries or even death. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the most prevalent risks associated with winter weather and what you can do to stay healthy.

Great partnerships yield great results. In this episode, Fastenal's Evan Hardin and Ergodyne's Tom Votel explain how a trusted distributor/manufacturer partnership led to an end user solution that will, and has, helped thousands of workers.