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Honoring the Workers Lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Oct 09, 2023

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October 11, 2023 marks the unveiling and dedication of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial. Mary Anne Trasciatti, president of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition Board of Directors, joins us to share the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and discuss the memorial to those who were lost.

Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition

How the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Changed Workplace Safety and Health

Talking Safety: How to Improve Communication with Your Workforce Oct 02, 2023

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Lindsay Bell, IG americas SHEQ human performance manager at Air Products, shares tips and strategies you can use to improve training, communication and comprehension with those in your organization.

How Improving Safety Can Increase Productivity and Benefit Your Bottom Line Sep 18, 2023

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James Boretti, president of Boretti, Inc., shares how integrating safety into business practices can help create more productive, efficient and profitable workplaces. He shares stories from the field of initiatives that improved worker safety and productivity, and helped organizations meet their business objectives.

OSHA News: Proper Fitting of PPE and Expanded Injury and Illness Reporting Sep 04, 2023

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Scott Ketcham and Lee Anne Jillings of OSHA join us to discuss proposed rulemaking for proper fit of PPE in the construction industry and expanded injury/illness data reporting requirements for high-hazard industries.

Submit comments and hearing requests on OSHA’s proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Be sure to reference Docket No. OSHA-2019-0003. Submission deadline is Sept. 18, 2023.

OSHA Final Rule on Injury/Illness Data Reporting Requirements for High-Hazard Industries

Tips for Improving Ergonomics Through Better Design, Innovation and Collaboration Aug 21, 2023

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Anuja Patil, risk control product consulting director: ergonomics at CNA Insurance and administrator of ASSP’s ergonomics practice specialty, discusses the importance of ergonomics to workers’ health and well-being. She also shares steps safety professionals and employers can take to help improve ergonomics at their workplaces.

AR/FR Clothing and Heat Stress: Staying Protected While Staying Cool Aug 07, 2023

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Sponsored by Bulwark. Derek Sang, senior technical training manager at Bulwark, shares tips for preventing heat-related illness among workers who use Arc-rated flame-resistant clothing.

Developing a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program for Your Workplace Jul 23, 2023

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Kevin Denis, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 subcommittee, joins to discuss the latest update to the Z359.2 standard, which establishes minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program. He also shares tools and techniques for protecting workers at height.

ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

Creating a More Sustainable Future and Improving Safety and Health Jul 10, 2023

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Sponsored by Grainger. Sally Smart, manager of customer strategy – safety at Grainger, and Travis Kruse, senior director, safety & sustainability solutions strategy at Grainger, join us to discuss the relationship between occupational safety and health and sustainability, and how safety professionals can help their organizations become more sustainable.

OSHA Consultation: Helping Businesses on the Path to Continuous Safety Improvement Jun 26, 2023

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Todd Schultz, chief administrative officer of the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), joins us for a conversation about OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and the benefits it can provide employers looking to improve their safety and health management systems.

OSHA On-Site Consultation Program

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Building an Effective Safety Management System for a Contingent Workforce Jun 12, 2023

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Sponsored by Avetta. Scott DeBow, principal of health/safety & environmental at Avetta, and author of Safety Management Systems in a Joint-Employer Environment, discusses how to better manage risks in workplaces with temporary or contract workers.

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