OH&S SafetyPod
Episodes
Making the Case for PAPRs: Increasing Protection for Healthcare
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with dangerous respiratory disease, our healthcare workers deserve the best—and the most comfortable—protection our industry can provid...
The Great Resignation: A Strong Safety Culture Can Curb Turnover
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can a strong safety culture help to bolster employment at your company during the ongoing Great Resignation?
A Look Inside OSHA's Guidelines for Industrial Robot System Safety
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Increasingly, U.S. industries are using robotic technologies to perform dangerous or repetitive tasks, and these systems are becoming more collaborati...
How to Lead Effective Safety Training
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to improve your safety training programs? Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three was to develop training that is worthwhile and impactful to emp...
What's Next? How to Plan Despite OSHA's Covid-19 ETS Withdrawal
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
The Long Road to Now: Evolution of Safe Work
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety. Did you know that Occupation...
The Expansive World of Industrial Hygiene
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 indu...
Detailing What We Know About OSHA's Incoming Heat Standard
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Blocked by SCOTUS: The Latest on OSHA's Test-and-Mask Mandate
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Hearing Protection: The Dangers of Non-Compliance
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, wa...
Setting Realistic Safety Goals for 2022
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
Wrapping Up 2021: Looking Towards the Future with Gratitude
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Addressing the Safety of Temporary Workers
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks dow...
Evolving the Relationship Between Safety and the C-Suite
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many roadblocks safety professionals face when improving safety at their facility, including lack of corporate level support. In this episod...
Understanding the Full Scope of Safety & Health Risks on Construction Sites
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ant...
Accidents Can Happen: Complying with OSHA's First-Aid Requirements
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 191...
Determining the Right Rescue Team for Your Permit Required Confined Space Entries
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Suspends Recent Covid-19 ETS — What You Need to Know
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OSHA has recently halted enforcement of their latest Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers against Covid-19. Find out why and what you shoul...
Healthcare Respiratory Protection: How Covid-19 Highlighted the Need for Superior Safety
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Winter Weather Warnings: Considerations for Seasonal Illnesses and Injuries
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exposure to cold can result in severe injuries or even death. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the most prevalent risks associated with win...
Focused on Safety — Distributor/Manufacturer Cooperation Yields End User Solutions
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great partnerships yield great results. In this episode, Fastenal's Evan Hardin and Ergodyne's Tom Votel explain how a trusted distributor/manufacture...
Everything You Need to Know About OSHA's Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The highly anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from Covid-19 has been published. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard intervi...
Controlling Hazardous Energy – The Key Components of a LOTO Program
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the things you can do to ensure your lockout/tagout program are compliant with OSHA's standards? Find out in this episode of OH&S Saf...
How to Prepare for a COVID-19 Rule from OSHA
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in what lies on the horizon when it comes to OSHA and COVID-19? Editor Sydny Shepard interviews Labor and Employment Attorney Lillian Moon ...
The State of OSHA: How State Plans Operate and Answer to Federal OSHA
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three states are at risk of losing their State OSHA Plans. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down what it takes for a state to have authori...
A Look at OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2021
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor Sydny Shepard lays out the latest information shaping OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2021.
The Danger Zone: Implementing a Compliant Machine Guarding Program
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a deep dive into one of OSHA's most frequently cited standards: Machinery and Machine Guarding, General Re...
Communication Matters: Achieving Employee Buy-in and Compliance with New Safety Initiatives
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important parts of rolling out a new safety initiative is communication with employees. In this episode, Blackline Safety's Sean Stins...
Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Look at SafetyPod's Most Important Conversations
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are switching things up for the 100th episode of the podcast! This time around, OH&S Content Editor Shereen Hashem interviews Editor Sydny Shepard ...
What's Next for Your Safety Career? Higher Education Can Help
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking into your safety career future? Columbia Southern University can help. Listen in as editor Sydny Shepard talks with CSU representatives Paul R...
Fatal Four: The Construction Industry's Most Dangerous Hazards
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join editor Sydny Shepard as she lays out why it is so important to keep workers in the construction industry safe from the top four most fatal hazard...
Back on the Road: OH&S Goes to Austin for ASSP Safety 2021
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curious what it was like at ASSP's Safety 2021 show in Austin, Texas last week? Editor Sydny Shepard gives an inside look at the conference as well as...
Combustible Dust and PPE — 2 NFPA Standards to Know to Improve Safety Culture
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OH&S editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Westex: A Milliken Brand's Scott Francis to talk all about combustible dust. Listen in to find out why combus...
Safety Training Across the Generational Divide
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard breaks down the three most dominant generations in the workforce and how their motivations and learning styles c...
Safety Plans to Endure Extreme Weather Events
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard walks through some extreme weather events and what safety professional can do to ensure they are prepared.
Safety's Role in Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Blackline Safety Board of Directors member Cheemin Bo-Linn to discuss the role safety places in E...
Forming Safety Habits that Stick
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why we continue to do actions even though we know they are wrong? In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard explains how habits for...
Without Proper Training & Education Confined Spaces May Lead to Injury or Worse
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard defines a confined space, gives examples of deadly incidents and does a deep dive into what OSHA is doing today ...
Recognizing and Preventing Electrical Hazards on the Jobsite
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most frequent causes for electrical injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Listen in...
Adapting Employee Drug Testing Programs for Remote Workers
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard discusses the current COVID-19 outlook, how alcohol and substance use has shifted and what employers can be doin...
Understanding Silicosis & Finding the Proper Respiratory Protection
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Silicosis impacts more workers than you may think. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard sits down with CleanSpace Technology's Jon Imms to discuss wh...
OSHA Releases Details on Deadly Poultry Plant Incident
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Six people died and 12 more were injured in a preventable incident at a poultry plant last January. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard details OSHA...
Focusing on Fatal Risk: Why PSIFs Should be the Foundation of Your Hazard Assessment
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's a PSIF and why is it so important to the safety of your facility? In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Fastenal's Joseph Solhei...
Americans See Steepest Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new partnership between NIOSH and ASA to protect temporary workers, new data on the latest decline i...
DOL Asks for Funding to Mass Hire OSHA Investigators
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fund...
New Emergency Heat Rule, Addressing Mental Health Stigma and the Delta Variant
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard discusses the extreme heat in Oregon, the stigma against mental health in the workplace and COVID-19 vaccination...
It's Heating Up: Understanding & Preventing Heat Related Illnesses
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Post-Pandemic Reframing of Workplace Safety
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking into the future, employers must reframe how they think about workplace safety, health and wellness. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard and ...
The 2020 Impact on Worker Safety
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
Going the Distance: Requirements for Emergency Equipment
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard talks with former Cal/OSHA Associate Safety Engineer Paul Andersen about the standards, regulations and rules as...
National Safety Month: Resources to Keep Workers Safe
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear all about NSC's 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, resources for hearing conservation programs and a study to show that maskin...
OSHA Announces COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Workers
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OSHA has issued the long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard to protect against COVID-19. The ETS does not, however, cover all workers. Who does it c...
Staying Safe: Battling Distractions, Peer Pressure and Complacency
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how safety can be impeded by outside distractions, peer pressure and complacency. How can you create a...
Preparation & Prevention: Top 5 Workplace Summertime Injuries
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer brings with it some great things, but safety directors know that it can also bring increased safety risks for workers on the job. Listen in as ...
NFPA 70E—2021: What's New for PPE
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Scott Francis, Technical Sales Manager for Westex: A Milliken Brand, to discuss new additions and...
Wearables in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard is joined by two professionals from NIOSH to discuss how wearable devices are impacting the safety industry.
Checking In: Understanding and Prioritizing Mental Wellness in the Workplace
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking all about stress, wellness and mental health in the workplace. Find out how safety directors, executives and HR can hel...
Getting the Upper Hand: Selecting the Right Hand Protection for Your Workers
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all about hand protection in this interview between Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal's Safety Sales Director Evan Hardin. Listen in th...
A Look into OSHA's Most Recent Costly Citations
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking all about OSHA's most costly and serious violations in the last year. Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the most expensiv...
Better Understanding Hazards, Injuries and Fatalities in the Construction Industry
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Construction Safety Week! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard gives a brief background on the history of Safety Week, discusses current injury and ...
Key Indicators of a Strong Safety Culture
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the key indicators of a strong safety culture with Blackline Safety Chief Revenue Officer Sean Stinso...
Safety Speak: An Update on the American COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard talks about the newly extended comment period for the proposed rule change to the Hazard Communication Standard,...
Safety Speak: The Future of OSHA—Biden Chooses a New Leader
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses NIOSH's new tool to measure worker well-being, worker hesitation to returning to the office without CO...
Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC's Suggested COVID-19 Do's & Don'ts
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look into the global mental health crisis and discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Mont...
Safety Speak: COVID-19 is Now the Third Leading Cause of Death for Americans
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ASSP's latest news on Safety 2021, President Biden's new 90-90 plan and an interview with KPA President an...
Safety Speak: Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Making Fall Protection Personal: The True Story Behind OSHA's Top Most Cited Standard
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard interviews Thomas Kramer, Managing Principal at LJB, Inc, on fall protection standards and what organizations, e...
Safety Speak: Employees & COVID-19 Vaccines - How to Thoughtfully Encourage Vaccination
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here's the COVID-19 Precautions Employees Expect
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, learn more about increasing opportunities for women in construction, "dire" conditions at meat packing plants in the United Stat...
PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal Safety Product Development Manager Makenzie Hoffman as they discuss personal protective equipment for women and...
Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new d...
Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace Impairment
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should employers be thinking outside the box when it comes to workplace impairment? Can organizations pinpoint the hour in which workers are most like...
The Safety Gap — Challenges in Gas Detection
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard talks with Honeywell Offering Manager Lead Richard Dunn about the "safety gap" he and his team fo...
Safety Directors Have Spoken: Footwear Struggles You Might be Having
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A survey sent to safety directors has narrowed down the top struggles workers have with their protective footwear. Listen along as Editor Sydny Shepar...
Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss OSHA's latest news to update the Hazard Communication Standard, the investigation into a ...
Safety Speak: Nonfatal Injury Trends in the Construction Industry
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA guidance on COVID-19, the Center for Construction Research an...
Safety Speak: When will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Available to Industrial Workers?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss a new partnership between EPA and OSHA supporting coordination on chemical reviews, Virgi...
Safety Speak: A Season for Change — New OSHA Leadership and a Plan to Defeat COVID-19
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA leadership appointment and how the Biden Administration ...
Combustible Dust: Sampling, Testing and Removal with Dr. Russell Ogle
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor Sydny Shepard and Dr. Russell Ogle get into the nitty gritty of understanding the kinds of dust present in your facility.
Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to Expect
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses anticipated changes safety professionals should look out for after the inauguration of President-Elect...
Safety Speak: New Guidance on FFCRA, OSHA Deadline for Injury and Illness Records and COVID-19 Vaccines
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the a new FAQ set up for those who have questions about the expired FFCRA, OSHA's impended deadlines for your Form 300A...
Safety Speak: A Look at 2021 with a 20/20 Perspective
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard walks listeners through what she believes will be the biggest safety trends in 2021.
Safety Speak: First COVID-19 International Guidelines, Study on Telecommuting and the Rise in Workplace Fatalities
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Safety Speak mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ISO/PAS 45005: General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-1...
Connecting Dust Collection and Compliance with IoT Remote Monitoring
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard and Donaldson's Brent Nelson chat about the adoption of IoT in industrial facilities as well as its specific applica...
Safety Speak: Construction Safety Standard, FDA Approves New COVID-19 Test, and Selecting the Right PPE for Your Worksite
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a newly revised construction standard for multi-employer sites and the FDA's appro...
Safety Speak: Cal/OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Regulations, Influenza Post-Exposure Prevention and the CDC's Decision on Coronavirus Vaccinations
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses Cal/OSHA's new emergency regulations to protect against COVID-19 as well a...
Safety Speak: Drug Testing for Transportation, Meat Industry Injuries and Holiday Workplace Safety
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Editor Sydny Shepard as she discusses the HHS guidelines on drug testing, the latest injury rates for the Meat Packing and Processing industry an...
Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global Standards
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in how to create an effective FR/AR program that works globally? Tune in as Editor Sydny Shepard talks with Paul Castelli, Westex's Interna...
Safety Speak: Correctional Worker Safety, Office Ventilation and Staying Safe This Thanksgiving
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Editor Sydny Shepard on this mini episode of the podcast to learn more about the health and safety of correctional workers, OSHA's guidance on wo...
Safety Speak: COVID-19 Vaccination & Treatments—Everything You Need to Know
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses where the vaccine currently stands, what treatments have been approved and how we can continue to...
The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Safety Speak: Structural Guide for Fire Fighting, ASSP's Partnership with NECA, and New Coronavirus Rules and Restrictions
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Safety Speak: Wildfire Smoke, COVID-19 Case Surges in the U.S. and Mental Health Resources for the Workplace
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast we will discuss Washington's proposed regulation to protect workers from wildfire smoke, new surges in Cor...
Safety Speak: Target OSHA Citations, Flu Season, and When Will We See a COVID-19 Vaccine?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss big box retailer Target's OSHA citations, how pharmacies are preparing for the highly ant...
Hazard Communication — An Employer's Guide to Understanding HazCom
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hazard Communication has consistently sat near the top of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for quite a while now. To understand why, and ...
Safety Speak: Most Dangerous U.S. Jobs, OSHA's COVID-19 Recording Requirements and a New Electrical Safety Campaign
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard reports the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America, the NFPA's new campaign for electrical sa...
Safety Speak: Temporary Respirator Guidance, Distracted Driving and Airborne Viruses
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in knowing more about what it means for Coronavirus to be airborne? Tune in to this mini episode for a deep dive on how infectious diseases...
The Future of Safety: Expanding Construction and Oil & Gas Education
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in the the future of safety? You are in luck. In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with CSU Academic Program Dire...
Safety Speak: Hazardous Chemical Exposure, OSHA's Updated Coronavirus FAQ and Safety Leadership
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new alliance to protect against hazardous chemical exposure, OSHA's upda...
The Connected Worker
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard and MSA's Jason Fox discuss what a connected worker is, how that fits into the safety industry an...