Podcasts about occupational health and safety

The American Society of Safety Professionals held its 63rd annual Safety conference and expo August 7-9 in Denver last week, and Occupational Health & Safety's Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss Safety 2024's highlights, including its record-breaking attendance, the offerings on the expo floor, the conference, and the compelling opening keynote address. For anyone who couldn't make the show, this episode is jam-packed with details on what made Safety 2024 event so compelling. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.

In the workplace, everyone is responsible for safety.  It's not just for managers or senior management to worry about where legislation is concerned, everyone from the top to the bottom needs to be actively ensuring the safety of others. ISO 45001 highlights the importance of this in its most recent iteration, which includes a specific requirement for the consultation and participation of workers. But, how does this work in practice? Today Ian Battersby explains what consultation and participation of workers in ISO 45001 is, and how you can incorporate elements of reactive and proactive hazard reporting to meet that requirement. You'll learn ·      What is consultation and participation of workers in ISO 45001? ·      What is the identification of hazards? ·      What's the difference between reactive and proactive hazard reporting? ·      Common approaches to reactive and proactive hazard reporting ·      Proactive hazard reporting in action   Resources ·      Isologyhub     In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Join the isologyhub – To get access to a suite of ISO related tools, training and templates. Simply head on over to isologyhub.com to either sign-up or book a demo. [02:05] Episode summary: Ian Battersby will be explaining reactive and proactive hazard reporting, and how this relates to the consultation and participation of workers (clause 5.4) requirement in ISO 45001. [02:30] What is ‘Consultation and Participation of workers? – ISO 45001's clause 5.4 states: “The organization must have a process for consultation and participation of workers at all levels and functions, and their representatives in the development, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and actions for improvement of the OH&S management system.” ISO 45001 expects occupational health and safety aspects to be fully embodied within the organisation structure. All workers should be aware of their responsibilities, and work together to meet the organisation's health and safety goals. Everyone is responsible for safety. Consultation implies two-way communication, so workers can provide feedback to be considered by the organisation before taking a decision.  This is important; the organisation has to consider workers' feedback before making decisions Participation implies the contribution of workers, including non-managerial workers, to decision-making related to OH&S performance and to proposed changes. [05:50] Hazard Identification – A specific issue which must be considered is the identification of hazards: ·      Identifying hazards and assessing risks and opportunities (Clauses 6.1.1 and 6.1.2); ·      Determining actions to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks There are numerous sources for consideration when it comes to hazards ·      How work is organised ·      Routine/non-routine activities ·      Past incidents ·      Emergency situations ·      People ·      Processes ·      Workplace design ·      Equipment ·      Change  [07:35] What's the difference between proactive and reactive hazard reporting? – Proactive is about spotting hazards in advance and putting in place measures to minimise the chances of them materialising and causing harm (eg, through an accident) Reactive is in response to an event which has already occurred, such as an accident; a hazard existed without being spotted already and dealt with.   [08:20] A common approach to proactive hazard reporting  – Risk Assessment.  Consider hazard sources (i.e. people, processes, equipment, workplace etc) and consider what may happen; what could go wrong.  Then consider what controls could be put in place to try and prevent that happening. Risk assessment can help you to demonstrate worker consultation and participation by including those affected: ·      Involved in or affected by an activity ·      Those delivering a process ·      Using equipment ·      Occupying a workplace Those people have valuable knowledge and understanding, sometimes moreso than someone in a supervisory / managerial role. And an absolute must: recording that all employees have read, understand and are committed to the controls included in Risk Assessments; that process may also give rise to workers' further involvement – through querying, suggesting change etc This also helps the culture of hazard spotting and promotes engagement among the workforce, both of which are vital in driving a proactive approach [11:10] A common approach to reactive hazard reporting: Accident reporting systems is the obvious choice. However, there are ways you can make this more proactive. There are various levels to accident reporting. Traditional systems wait until an accident occurs before recording and acting upon it. Some organisations also record near misses: where an event has occurred, but no harm has been caused. This approach in itself can be very valuable; and it provides an opportunity to act before any harm has occurred. However, we can go a step further and allow the workforce to observe what's happening; their surroundings and listen to what they feel may present a hazard to them and their colleagues (remember, everyone is responsible for safety). [13:00] Join the isologyhub and get access to limitless ISO resources – From as little as £99 a month, you can have unlimited access to hundreds of online training courses and achieve certification for completion of courses along the way, which will take you from learner to practitioner to leader in no time. Simply head on over to the isologyhub to sign-up or book a demo. [15:30] Proactive hazard reporting in action: Ian recounts his experience in a previous company where their proactive hazard reporting led to meaningful change. This took place in a large manufacturing plant, but there was also significant office-based activity as well. Because of the nature of the work, many people would not have access to online systems so there was both online and paper systems; this is important; if everybody is responsible, everybody needs access and engagement is vital. In addition to the traditional accident/near miss system, there was a safety observation card (all data ended up in the same database). It was simple to fill out, would have only taken about 5 minutes at most. In an organisation of 500ish, we received 2200 observation cards per year by the time I left. When combined with accidents/incidents, there's a predictable cycle: more reports, poor quality, more accidents, better quality, improved actions, fewer accidents. [17:30] Creating an observation card: It should be easy to understand and record what's necessary, recommended content includes: ·      Date / Time ·      Who was involved – employee / contractor / visitor ect ·      Location of hazard / incident  ·      Description of hazard / incident (ideally in 10 words or less) You could get more granular and include: ·      Identification of an unsafe condition or unsafe act ·      Type of hazard or incident: slip, trip or fall / exit obstructed / machinery being used unsafely / unsafe structure / not using PPE You could also include an option for actions taken if you decide to inform a manager of the issue, if you've corrected someone on the use of equipment or PPE ect. [21:15] The Importance of peer inspections:  Often they would have supervisors from one area, checking a different one. This fresh pair of eyes may offer new insight into something that you usually miss! Note that you should also encourage any site visitors to do the same. The fact that you'd ask them to report any incident also displays that you take safety seriously, and are open to feedback to improve.   [22:40] Hazard scoring:  In order to judge that quality, they went a step further and graded all observations from 1-3:   1.    Saw something but didn't act 2.    Saw it, acted to put it safe there and then 3.    Saw it, acted to prevent it happening again   This allowed them to judge how effective hazard spotting is in removing cause and filters out points-scoring.   [22:45] The results speak for themselves: Increasing number of observations Increasing number of participants Increasing quality of observations Reducing number and severity of accidents.   Over five years, they increased the number of observations per employee ten-fold.   As a result, they reduced lost time accidents over 75% This was a superb example of a personal safety campaign and a great demonstration of consultation and participation,   It's not difficult to do, but it needs leadership commitment, constant and clear comms, user-friendly systems and effective analysis / reporting.   If you'd like to book a demo for the isologyhub, simply contact us and we'd be happy to give you a tour. 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The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. University of Utah | Biological Hazard Site Training in Emerging Technologies (BioSTET) for Health and Safety: Biological hazards present an ongoing threat to occupational health, especially by workers during site cleanup. Research on emerging technologies has offered promising inroads to a creative and integrated resolution of these hazards. However, new academic coursework, as well as further advances in research, are needed. Darrah Sleeth, PhD., and Rod Handy, Ph.D., plan to address their role in solving that research gap on behalf of BioSTET, a collaborative effort between the University of Utah, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Montana Tech, and East Tennessee State University, with evaluation activities through the University of California, Los Angeles and Texas A&M University. The goal is to create continuing education (CE) and academic courses in emerging technologies specific to site biological health and safety. Cell Podium: Cesar Bandera, Ph.D., will discuss his organization Cell Podium, a digital solutions provider offering products and services for public health and responder training — offering a new dimension of realism and skill development in HAZMAT field training exercises. Lean startup research shows how relationships between innovation ecosystem stakeholders affect the "Valley of Death." The ecosystem of the NIEHS Worker Training Program includes stakeholders from both the training community and the technology community — Cell Podium, a WTP grant awardee being a company that bridges those two communities. Dr. Bandera will present two innovations for HAZMAT training — SensorSim and Virtex — and how this ecosystem facilitated their development and adoption. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC NIOSH): Elizabeth Maples, Ph.D., will provide a brief overview of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) — an agency with a strong, diverse history of positively impacting worker health and safety. Her presentation will then focus on the NIOSH Training Portfolio that she manages: Education and Research Centers and Training Project Grants. She'll offer a glimpse into the diverse training, research, outreach, and continuing education programs that the NIOSH Training Portfolio has — perhaps leading to opportunities for collaboration. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR25_051724/

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. University of Utah | Biological Hazard Site Training in Emerging Technologies (BioSTET) for Health and Safety: Biological hazards present an ongoing threat to occupational health, especially by workers during site cleanup. Research on emerging technologies has offered promising inroads to a creative and integrated resolution of these hazards. However, new academic coursework, as well as further advances in research, are needed. Darrah Sleeth, PhD., and Rod Handy, Ph.D., plan to address their role in solving that research gap on behalf of BioSTET, a collaborative effort between the University of Utah, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Montana Tech, and East Tennessee State University, with evaluation activities through the University of California, Los Angeles and Texas A&M University. The goal is to create continuing education (CE) and academic courses in emerging technologies specific to site biological health and safety. Cell Podium: Cesar Bandera, Ph.D., will discuss his organization Cell Podium, a digital solutions provider offering products and services for public health and responder training — offering a new dimension of realism and skill development in HAZMAT field training exercises. Lean startup research shows how relationships between innovation ecosystem stakeholders affect the "Valley of Death." The ecosystem of the NIEHS Worker Training Program includes stakeholders from both the training community and the technology community — Cell Podium, a WTP grant awardee being a company that bridges those two communities. Dr. Bandera will present two innovations for HAZMAT training — SensorSim and Virtex — and how this ecosystem facilitated their development and adoption. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC NIOSH): Elizabeth Maples, Ph.D., will provide a brief overview of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) — an agency with a strong, diverse history of positively impacting worker health and safety. Her presentation will then focus on the NIOSH Training Portfolio that she manages: Education and Research Centers and Training Project Grants. She'll offer a glimpse into the diverse training, research, outreach, and continuing education programs that the NIOSH Training Portfolio has — perhaps leading to opportunities for collaboration. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR25_051724/

After ten years of accident-free operation at Leeco Steel's Houston facility, Chad Schuh and Ben Kincheloe — Leeco's VP of operations and director of Safety, respectively — join the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the company's approach to safety culture, what strategies Leeco put in place to achieve a decade without incident at its Houston location and what other companies looking to emulate Leeco's milestone can do to mitigate worker risk without sacrificing company-wide productivity. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association Empower Your Business with Global Safety Solutions from the Experts Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Enterprise Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/enterprisesales.

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. University of Minnesota | The Interdisciplinary Training, Education and Research Activities for Assessing and Controlling Contaminants from Emerging Technologies (InTERACCT) Program: Rachael Jones, Ph.D., will describe the aims and progress made by the Interdisciplinary Training, education and Research Activities for Assessing and Controlling Contaminants from Emerging Technologies (InTERACCT) Program. The InTERACCT program is focused on developing course content for graduate students and continuing education in industrial hygiene through online asynchronous course modules that will be utilized in academic programs and in continuing education. In addition, the project offers several graduate research experiences, including a week-long summer intensive program for undergraduate STEM majors. Johns Hopkins University | Program on Occupational Health and Safety Education on Emerging Technologies - Mid Atlantic Partnership (POccET MAP): Gurumurthy Ramachandran, Ph.D., will present on the Program on Occupational health and safety education on Emerging Technologies — Mid Atlantic Partnership (POccETMAP) — a collaboration across Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, George Mason University, and Old Dominion University to develop and widely distribute a web-based curriculum to prepare students in industrial hygiene, STEM disciplines, and occupational health and safety professionals with the skills necessary to address health and safety issues that arise in emerging technology areas. Other aims that Dr. Ramachandran will cover include creating lab and field-based experiences for graduate students, and the development of a Masters in Sustainability and Product Stewardship. University of Michigan | Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education (MOORE) Program: Representing the Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education (MOORE) Program are Stuart Batterman, Ph.D., and Kermit Davis, Ph.D., to discuss the overarching goal of leveraging activities at the University of Michigan, University of Cincinnati, and Michigan State University to develop and deliver training and research experiences for graduate students and professionals to advance skills in the field of occupational health and safety. They will expand on their efforts to examine advanced exposure assessment approaches applied to aerosols, indoor air quality and ventilation, and ergonomics, particularly in health care settings, including care in residential settings often performed by low wage and disadvantaged populations. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR24_050324/

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. University of Minnesota | The Interdisciplinary Training, Education and Research Activities for Assessing and Controlling Contaminants from Emerging Technologies (InTERACCT) Program: Rachael Jones, Ph.D., will describe the aims and progress made by the Interdisciplinary Training, education and Research Activities for Assessing and Controlling Contaminants from Emerging Technologies (InTERACCT) Program. The InTERACCT program is focused on developing course content for graduate students and continuing education in industrial hygiene through online asynchronous course modules that will be utilized in academic programs and in continuing education. In addition, the project offers several graduate research experiences, including a week-long summer intensive program for undergraduate STEM majors. Johns Hopkins University | Program on Occupational Health and Safety Education on Emerging Technologies - Mid Atlantic Partnership (POccET MAP): Gurumurthy Ramachandran, Ph.D., will present on the Program on Occupational health and safety education on Emerging Technologies — Mid Atlantic Partnership (POccETMAP) — a collaboration across Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, George Mason University, and Old Dominion University to develop and widely distribute a web-based curriculum to prepare students in industrial hygiene, STEM disciplines, and occupational health and safety professionals with the skills necessary to address health and safety issues that arise in emerging technology areas. Other aims that Dr. Ramachandran will cover include creating lab and field-based experiences for graduate students, and the development of a Masters in Sustainability and Product Stewardship. University of Michigan | Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education (MOORE) Program: Representing the Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education (MOORE) Program are Stuart Batterman, Ph.D., and Kermit Davis, Ph.D., to discuss the overarching goal of leveraging activities at the University of Michigan, University of Cincinnati, and Michigan State University to develop and deliver training and research experiences for graduate students and professionals to advance skills in the field of occupational health and safety. They will expand on their efforts to examine advanced exposure assessment approaches applied to aerosols, indoor air quality and ventilation, and ergonomics, particularly in health care settings, including care in residential settings often performed by low wage and disadvantaged populations. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR24_050324/

Workplace violence, harassment and mental health continue to be key concerns for workers. But the big picture regarding the true state of these serious matters often remains unclear. Elissa Rossi, VP of compliance advisory services at Traliant, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss Traliant's 2024 employee survey report on this topic, giving voice to over 1,000 workers. We'll address some of the study's most significant findings, the impact of hybrid work models and what employers can do to combat workplace violence, harassment and mental health in their organizations. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association Empower Your Business with Global Safety Solutions from the Experts Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Enterprise Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/enterprisesales.

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. City University of New York (CUNY) | New York Training Center for Emerging Technologies in Industrial Hygiene: Brian Pavilonis, Ph.D., and Homero Harari, Sc.D., will plan to discuss the work their grant has facilitated in support of training and research opportunities for industrial hygiene students in New York City. They will also showcase a sensor technology employed in nail salons to monitor indoor hazardous airborne contaminants and the risks posed to nail technicians. University of California, Los Angeles | Occupational and Environmental Exposures and Work Practices for Nanomaterials and Electronic Products: Candace Tsai, Ph.D., will discuss how her grant provides professional training through academic curricula, research experiences, and continuing education courses in industrial hygiene and environmental health sciences to graduate students and industrial hygienists in the Southern California region. This presentation will also include several research results accomplished by graduate student trainees in the topics of electronic waste recycling and assessment, 3D printing evaluation, virtual reality applications to firefighters' workplace and potential biological effects associated with green solvent use as emerging alternatives. Additionally, current progress of UCLA's training program and emerging technology course will be summarized. Purdue University | Distance Education and Training on Emerging Contaminants and Technologies (DETECT): Ellen Wells, Ph.D., will introduce and provide the current status of her NIH R25 Distance Education and Training on Emerging Contaminants and Technologies (DETECT) project, which is a collaboration between faculty at Purdue University, the University of Toledo, and the University of South Florida. Goals of the project are to provide educational resources in the areas of Emerging Contaminants, Emerging Technologies, and Safety Management Systems. NIEHS Superfund Research Program: Michelle Heacock, Ph.D., and Danielle Carlin, Ph.D., of the NIEHS Superfund Research Program, will provide an overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Training Education Programs on Emerging Technologies (R25) program. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR23_042624/

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is sponsoring a Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by CLU-IN, to showcase federally funded researchers developing curricula and educational programs focused on emergent technologies in the sphere of occupational health and safety. The three-part series will highlight researchers' projects, accomplishments, and demonstrate research products — included in this group of researchers are SRP's seven R25 grant recipients as well as participation from the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To learn about and register for the other sessions in this webinar series, please see the SRP website. City University of New York (CUNY) | New York Training Center for Emerging Technologies in Industrial Hygiene: Brian Pavilonis, Ph.D., and Homero Harari, Sc.D., will plan to discuss the work their grant has facilitated in support of training and research opportunities for industrial hygiene students in New York City. They will also showcase a sensor technology employed in nail salons to monitor indoor hazardous airborne contaminants and the risks posed to nail technicians. University of California, Los Angeles | Occupational and Environmental Exposures and Work Practices for Nanomaterials and Electronic Products: Candace Tsai, Ph.D., will discuss how her grant provides professional training through academic curricula, research experiences, and continuing education courses in industrial hygiene and environmental health sciences to graduate students and industrial hygienists in the Southern California region. This presentation will also include several research results accomplished by graduate student trainees in the topics of electronic waste recycling and assessment, 3D printing evaluation, virtual reality applications to firefighters' workplace and potential biological effects associated with green solvent use as emerging alternatives. Additionally, current progress of UCLA's training program and emerging technology course will be summarized. Purdue University | Distance Education and Training on Emerging Contaminants and Technologies (DETECT): Ellen Wells, Ph.D., will introduce and provide the current status of her NIH R25 Distance Education and Training on Emerging Contaminants and Technologies (DETECT) project, which is a collaboration between faculty at Purdue University, the University of Toledo, and the University of South Florida. Goals of the project are to provide educational resources in the areas of Emerging Contaminants, Emerging Technologies, and Safety Management Systems. NIEHS Superfund Research Program: Michelle Heacock, Ph.D., and Danielle Carlin, Ph.D., of the NIEHS Superfund Research Program, will provide an overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Training Education Programs on Emerging Technologies (R25) program. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/SRPPIR23_042624/

Workplace drug testing has existed for decades with lab-based urine testing being the dominant test method for much of that time. However, new technologies have ushered in new approaches, which could have come at a better time given how recreational marijuana laws could impact worker safety. Bill Current, the president and founder of the Current Consulting Group, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to talk about those laws, innovations such as oral fluid testing, and how those technologies are helping employers maintain safe and healthy workplaces. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies OraSure's drug and alcohol testing portfolio is a minimally invasive, observed collection to detect recent drug use. The Intercept® and OralTox® Oral Fluid Tests offer a simple collection process, reduce sample tampering, and provide accurate results. Q.E.D., OraSure's point-of-care alcohol test, offers quantitative ethanol detection with a high correlation to blood levels, and SwabTek our newest product launch can detect drugs on surfaces, and in suspected paraphernalia, within 30 seconds. Visit www.orasure.com to learn more.

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, where we dive into the complexities of employer liability in the trucking industry with Enzo Garritano from the IHSA. Our discussion revolves around a pivotal court case in Sudbury that redefines the boundaries of employer responsibilities, especially in subcontracting scenarios. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the trucking sector, offering valuable insights into legal obligations, safety compliance, and the nuances of employer-employee relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on these crucial learnings that could reshape your approach to trucking safety and risk management!Reach out to Enzo Garritano:egarritano@ihsa.cawww.ihsa.caYour Hosts:John FarquharSummit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca1 226 802-2762John@summitrisksolutions.caChris HarrisSafety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.comChris@SafetyDawg.com1 905 973 7056

THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #66 The Psych Health and Safety in Canada Podcast will be returning late January 2024! Did you know that chronic pain is increasing in working adults in Canada? Do you know if your employees or your peers experience chronic pain? Or how their condition impacts their lived experience at work? Although chronic pain is a commonly studied topic in many fields, very little is known about the work experiences of employees experiencing chronic pain beyond return-to-work studies. In this episode, Podcast Host Kim MacDonald talks with Dr. Duygu Biricik Gulseren, an organizational psychologist and assistant professor in the school of human resource management at York University, about the new understanding of chronic pain and her research focus on employees who live with chronic illness, chronic pain and pain disability. Dr. Gulseren shares some of the findings from her two most recent published two studies on working with pain and leadership behaviour that supports psychological safety and positive employee psychological experiences at work. Dr. Gulseren also shares her work with York students mentoring them to develop a special platform aimed at providing practical, evidence-based resources for those working or interested in occupational health and safety and psychological health and safety, its progress and change. The student-led project is called theohsproject.ca.

A federally regulated small business must have an occupational health and safety (OHS) program with components that promote a workplace safety culture. This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast (the second in a three-part series) discusses the first steps a federally regulated business should consider when building their OHS system and features Liz Tavares, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)—Labour Program/Government of Canada, and Michelle Roberts, Vice President, Stakeholder and Public Relations at IHSA.Liz explains the necessary steps to establish a federal occupational health and safety program, which include finding a health and safety expert who is well-versed in the Canada Labour Code Part II, developing a comprehensive OHS program that incorporates a hazard prevention program, and reviewing the program every three years or whenever necessary.Liz and Michelle also emphasize the importance of training as another necessary step. Employers have the duty to train managers and supervisors in health and safety, while employees must be informed and trained on workplace hazards, the use of personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards.IHSA offers customized training programs and a number of free resources for federally regulated small businesses to assist them in identifying and addressing their most critical workplace hazards, developing a successful OHS program, and ensuring a healthy and safe working environment.Free ResourcesReporting requirements for federally regulated firmsLegislative Requirements and Best PracticesRoad Safety Solutions (ihsa.ca)What supervisors need to knowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every section of a Safety Data Sheet is important, but there are several sections of SDS that often get less attention than they should. Well-known workplace safety expert Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP, manager of loss control for The MEMIC Group, joins the SafetyPod to share his insights on four key SDS sections employees and employers need to follow more closely and why. Badger focuses his attention on sections 8, 9, 7, and 11 and digs into the crucial details of each. Sponsored by Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite®: Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite® is North America's leading name in automated rooftop snow removal from truck fleets. Safely clear 24 inches of snow and ice in less than 30 seconds. Scraper Systems' fleet plows help reduce winter risks, protect your brand, and get your fleet on the road quickly after a snowstorm. Scraper Systems are ready to ship for this winter. Contact us at Scrapersystems.com or 888-340-4344 to learn more today!

Connected safety is coming — are you ready? Every business is responsible for employee safety, but that has become challenging in today's business climate due to reasons that most people couldn't have foreseen even a few years ago. However, connected safety offers a multi-faceted set of solutions for overcoming those challenges. Shawn Gregg, Vice President of Global Safety for Wesco, and Lorenza Ordonez, Global Director of Safety Sales & Strategy for Wesco, join the podcast to discuss how connected safety solutions can help your business mitigate risk, manage compliance and protect your workforce.  Special Thanks to This Episode's Sponsors: Wesco Your company is responsible for getting your employees home safely every day, no matter where they work or what they do. Still, building and maintaining your safety program can be a challenging task. New technologies have emerged to help solve this problem, and connected safety solutions are making it easier than ever for businesses to protect their bottom line. To learn more, visit Wesco.com/safety.

Learn to simplify health and safety at the site Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being and safety of workers in various industries, including construction. In the construction industry, OH&S refers to the practices and regulations implemented to prevent construction site accidents, injuries, and health hazards. However, it is often a challenge in the construction industry due to the high-risk nature of the work, the complexity of regulatory requirements, and the need for effective leadership and compliance from all stakeholders involved. In this episode of The ToolShed podcast, I have enjoyed listening to Paul Shelton, a seasoned professional with a proven track record in driving revenue growth across various industries. As the National Sales Manager of HazardCo Australia, he has played a vital role in establishing the company as a prominent player in the market. Paul explains the three parts of health and safety: pre-site, on-site, and oversight. Hazardco offers a digital platform with templates and automation to streamline health and safety processes, making it easier for builders and tradesmen to ensure compliance and create a safe work environment. Key takeaways: Health and safety should be a top priority in the construction industry to avoid risks and liabilities Effective contractor management is crucial to ensure compliance and safety on job sites Pre-site planning, including contractor management and site-specific safety plans, is essential for creating a safe work environment On-site active safety management, such as SWMS and incident reporting, must be implemented and followed Use technology to simplify documentation and reporting processes, such as creating SWMS on mobile devices Builders should assess their health and safety practices and acknowledge any gaps or issues Invest in leadership development to empower leaders to effectively promote and enforce health and safety practices Take advantage of Hazardco's health and safety advisory service for up-to-date guidance and incident support All this and more, on this week's episode of THE TOOLSHED. Join the toolshed - thetoolshed.com Stay tuned next week when Robby Kruyer and I addressed an interesting question. Do builders really need help? So, don't forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy. Links: https://www.hazardco.com/au/

The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model is a fundamental framework for developing and implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This approach allows organizations to continuously improve their safety performance, encourages employee engagement, and can be applied consistently across a variety of management systems.On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Maren Gamble, Manager of Strategic Programs at IHSA, compares the planning phase of building an OHSMS to planning a boat ride to your favourite restaurant across the lake: in both cases, careful planning ensures that everyone involved stays safe and has fun.Building an OHSMS can certainly be complex -- the PDCA model can help firms focus on the basics and create a solid foundation, so that their plan can be applied universally across each of their jobsites.The PDCA is also a critical component of COR® and a requirement of participants in the WSIB's Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEp).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine. Associate Content Editor Alexandria Saurman will be moving to another department at our parent company, 1105 Media, and business journalist Robert Yaniz, Jr. has joined our team to continue her work. Learn more about Robert, what he will be doing here at OH&S, and more about Alex's new role. 

Implementing an occupational health and safety management system in an organization is crucial for both employees and employers, as it helps to address and control hazards in a safe and consistent manner. Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development recognizes two systems: COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018. On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Carson Powell and Cameron Mitchell from AudEng International discuss the value of, and differences between, both systems. Both Carson and Cameron are certified occupational health and safety management system auditors for both COR® 2020 and ISO 45001:2018.Carson and Cameron emphasize the importance of having a functional health and safety management system, as well as understanding which system may be better suited for an organization. They also provide valuable information on topics such as:· The differences between an accredited ISO audit and an unaccredited audit· Reasons why an Ontario employer might pick COR® 2020 over ISO 45001:2018· The need for an organization to have staff or consultants with high-level understanding of occupational health and safetyFree resources:COR® – Getting StartedBenefits of COR®COR® 2020COR® Internal and External AuditIHSA COR® PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They clean and do laundry, watch children, and take care of the elderly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In Spain, tens of thousands of undocumented domestic workers are living in appalling conditions.

In the last decade, the U.S. has seen much change when it comes the rules and laws about drugs. As the conversation around this topic—be it legalization, decriminalization or approved testing methods—grows, so will the discussion on workplace drug testing. In this episode, Bill Current, considered one of the foremost experts on workplace drug and alcohol testing and the employee screening industry, talks about the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent final rule on oral fluid drug testing, urine versus oral fluid testing and much more. Download or stream this episode today at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and more. 

Zach Pucillo, the EHS compliance Manager with KPA, joins the SafetyPod to discuss the top five OSHA violations in construction. Pucillo answers pertinent questions such as: What are those violations? How many are perennial problems? What are the key safety issues that result in violations? What steps can be taken to reduce, mitigate and protect against them? Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions. Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite

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Electrical safety expert Zarheer Jooma, P.E., IEEE (SM'17), an electrical engineer with e-Hazard, which provides arc flash and electrical safety training, shares insights into adequate risk assessment, the kinds of necessary PPE, common human errors that often lead to arch flash incidents, and key elements that go into effective electrical safety training programs. Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions. Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite

Do you know if your employees or your peers experience chronic pain? If you did, would you know how to help? While chronic pain is increasingly common among employees in many industries, in this episode, podcast Host Kim MacDonald talks with Dr. Duygu Biricik Gulseren about this topic and explores what CEO's think about it, what it means to inclusion and mentally healthy workplaces. Dr. Gulseren's exploration of the experiences of employees who live with chronic illness, chronic pain and pain disability is her effort to ensure her research work has practical applications for those improving their work conditions and sustaining healthy and effective organizations. Kim and Dr. Gulseren will discuss her two most recent published two studies on leadership behaviour, pain and organizational justice and the intersection of these conditions with inclusion, psychological safety behaviour and employees psychological experiences at work. Dr. Gulseren is an organizational psychologist and assistant professor at York University in the school of occupational health and safety. Dr. Gulseren works with her students to create practical tools and resources for workplace practitioners of OH&S change. She holds unique conversations on her Occupational Health & Safety podcast and makes available practical resources developed by students. The student-led project is called theohsproject.

Construction Safety Week runs May 1-5, and a big component of this year's event is how everyone involved in a construction project can own and act on safety to positively impact the mental health safety of their coworkers. Ralph Blessing, a professor at Columbia Southern University, discusses the importance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace. A special thank you to Columbia Southern University: For 30 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in occupational safety and health education. Taught by experienced safety experts, CSU's bachelor's and master's degree programs in occupational safety and health are recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Programs. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/OHS or call (877) 347-6050 to learn more.

Dr. Ian M. F. Arnold is one of Canada's foremost authorities on psychological health and safety. He chaired the Mental Health Commission's Workforce Advisory Committee and served on the technical committee of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace as well as on the committee for ISO 45003. Ian's wisdom has helped guide the evolution of psych health and safety in Canada.

Last year in Ontario, 30 percent of all the working people who died from opioid overdose worked in the construction industry. It's clearly time for we who employ tradespeople to pay some extra attention to this issue and be prepared to help those in our companies who struggle with substance use and misuse. To help, Jan Chappel, a senior occupational health and safety specialist with CCOHS, joined Glass Talk to give us some advice on what to look for in employee behaviour that might indicate a problem; how to address the issue; and where to find the resources both you and your employee might need.

Last year in Ontario, 30 percent of all the working people who died from opioid overdose worked in the construction industry. It's clearly time for we who employ tradespeople to pay some extra attention to this issue and be prepared to help those in our companies who struggle with substance use and misuse. To help, Jan Chappel, a senior occupational health and safety specialist with CCOHS, joined the conversation to give us some advice on what to look for in employee behaviour that might indicate a problem; how to address the issue; and where to find the resources both you and your employee might need.

Dr. Ian M. F. Arnold is one of Canada's foremost authorities on psychological health and safety. He chaired the Mental Health Commission's Workforce Advisory Committee and served on the technical committee of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace as well as on the committee for ISO 45003. Ian's wisdom has helped guide the evolution of psych health and safety in Canada.

Pete welcomes Safety Professional Pamela Cowan as they discuss brain safety and how to avoid burnout, push past plateaus and occupational health and safety. Pamala is a Certified Registered Safety Professional, and NeuroChange MasterTrainer and founder of Build ReSilience – Resilience At Work. Build ReSilience mentors prominent business leaders in how to avoid burnout and […] The post Safety Talk #59 – Avoid burnout by taking care of your brain's occupational health and safety first appeared on Safety Talk Podcast.

Episode 4: This fourth episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Tammy Allen, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida and Director of the Occupational Health Psychology Training Program. This podcast focuses on Dr. Allen's work in the areas of work and family balance, remote work, the changing culture of work, and more. Discussion also took place about how to advocate for positive changes in the workplace to improve employee's wellbeing. Guest, Dr. Tammy Allen, Distinguished University Professor, University of South Florida

Episode 3: This third episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mindy Shoss, Associate Professor of Psychology in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Central Florida and also Director of the Sunshine ERC's Targeted Research Training (TRT) program. Discussion takes place about the important role of work in the hospitality industry, Dr. Shoss's work within the TRT program and that of her students and colleagues, and the importance of advocating for positive change. Discussion also took place about the role of COVID-19 on hospitality worker health, burnout, and more. Guest, Dr. Mindy Shoss, Associate Professor, University of Central Florida

Episode 2: This second episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mark Friend, Professor in the School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida and Program Coordinator for the M.S. program in occupational safety management. Discussion takes place about the importance of occupational safety management as a field in preventing injuries and deaths in various industries. Discussion also takes place about the importance of advocacy, safety management systems, including employees, and developing and maintaining safety management protocols/plans in businesses and organizations. Guest, Dr. Mark Friend, Professor, Embry-Riddle University

La produzione del film western Rust è stata sospesa, in attesa di capire le circostanze che hanno portato alla morte della direttrice della fotografia Halyna Hutchins e al ferimento del regista Joel Souza.

In Episode 6 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast, we explore the crucial role leaders play in successful behavioural change programmes. The latest neuroscience shows human behaviour is not determined only by the conscious mind. The subconscious mind plays an important and significant role through skills and habits. Leaders need to understand how to deal with both minds effectively if they are going to influence their people's behaviour to be safer. In other words, since behaviour is a whole-of-brain endeavour, leaders need to use a whole-of-brain approach. In this podcast, we expand the current approach to include how to deal with the subconscious mind and how leaders can help their people achieve sustainable behaviour change. 

Episode 1: This first episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor and Director of the Sunshine Education & Research Center (ERC) in the USF College of Public Health. Discussion takes place about the roles and functions of the ERC and related research, including heat stress. Discussion also takes place about the role for occupational safety and health among diverse populations and the need for advocacy to promote health. Guest, Dr. Thomas Bernard, Professor, USF College of Public Health

In this podcast episode, human factors expert and a vivid learner Suzanne Jackson, sets us on a path to learn more about organizational and human factors. Suzanne's own journey began back in 2010 when she noticed people who had poorly designed workstations but did not want intervention and vice versa. This is a story of her personal education and experiences where she draws from a variety of disciplines including behavioural sciences, psychology, anthropology, qualitative research, political sciences and philosophy. This podcast should interest anyone who is willing to push the boundaries of their worldview and assumptions about what it means to be a safety professional.

In Episode 5 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Problem With Psychology In Safety - we continue the theme of the mind and run the ‘science ruler' over psychology and explore its effectiveness with safety. We'll also journey along what paths are available for us to influence behaviour, in a positive, non-blame, no fault, non-threatening way, and reveal those paths we should be traversing.

In Episode 4 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Neuroscience Of Inattention - we discuss ‘the neuroscience of inattention'. In the last 10 years or so, brain science has been looking inside our heads with an explicit aim of improving our understanding of why we do what we do.

Minister of Labour and MLA for Surrey-Newton Harry Bains

On Episode 3 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - Third Generation Safety - we look at ‘what's next' in safety. We focus on Third Generation Safety, the missing piece. That is: teaching people to be habitually safer.

On Episode 2 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Evolution Of Safety - we look at the evolution of safety; from the 80's to the 90's, from ‘eliminating the hazard' to ‘keeping safety front of mind'. Each of these were a step in the right direction, but incidents were still happening. 

In our first episode of the Safety Frontiers Podcast, we focus the lens on using real science in safety and take a deep dive into the discoveries and insights gained from brain research over the last 5-10 years. Join Cristian Sylvestre and David Pope as we look at how we can improve safety by using real science, not junk science or pseudoscience. If you like the status quo in safety, give it a miss. However, if you like shaking the safety tree to get better fruit, please join us. You won't be disappointed. With safety, as with other things, being human is a universal constant. We are all human first; nationality, language and even culture are overlays. It's not that overlays don't play a role, but without understanding the fundamental drivers of being human, we get an incomplete picture or the wrong picture, and end up wasting precious resources. For the last 10 years, many have been using the discoveries of brain science for benefit, why not safety? For the last 50 years, managing safety has only involved fixing the environment, improving the system, and making safety more conscious through social interactions. That was fine up until 10 years ago, because that was all we thought there was. Now we know better. Currently, we are missing the piece that brain science shows is responsible for up to 95% of human behaviour - the subconscious. 

So, on today's episode, we discuss Occupational Health and Safety management and if it can be considered a profession. We'd love to hear from our international listeners if our findings match their experiences. Topics:Making generalizations about work across Australia.Collecting and defining OHS knowledge.Three broad criteria for defining a profession.Defining a role and career path.The OHS body of knowledge.Claim over decisions.Technical problems and social problems.How to define a professional organization and determine which is the premiere org for your profession.Do you need to be part of a professional organization?Why there need to be professional education programs.Practical takeaways. Quotes: “A profession should have an established hierarchy, it should have some consistency in role titles, and it should have a career path.”“We've got this wonderful project called the body of knowledge, but in the professional sense, we don't have a stable body of knowledge; we have a really contested body of knowledge…”“Either you put up barriers to entry and say ‘safety work should only be done by recognized professionals'. Or you say ‘we want to grow as an organization and anyone can be a recognized professional, just send us the cash'. And either way, you end up diluting what it means to be recognized as a safety professional.” Resources:The Emergence of the Occupational Health and Safety Profession in AustraliaFeedback@safetyofwork.com

New research reveals that two in five Australians are concerned about hygiene in their workplace, while more than a quarter have become anxious about germs since the start of the pandemic. With more workers returning to on-site work, employers and employees can manage the return-to-work stress with these small but important steps and make their workplace COVID-safe.

疫情改變了部份人的工作模式，依然能夠上班，已屬幸運！但對於上班一族來說，最怕因工受傷，輕則打針吃藥，重則請假休養。

Paris Marx is joined by Will Evans to discuss how excessive productivity targets are causing high rates of injury at Amazon warehouses, how executives have misled the public about the problem, and what that suggests about the impacts of the company’s “customer obsession.”Will Evans is a reporter at Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Read his investigation about Amazon’s safety crisis. Follow Will on Twitter as @willCIR.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter.Read the plan for the future of the show and supporter benefits on Patreon.Find out more about Harbinger Media Network and follow it on Twitter as @harbingertweets.Also mentioned in this episode:Paris reflected on what Will’s investigation suggested about the relationship between consumerism and workers’ rights for NBC News.Will did an earlier investigation about safety (or the lack thereof) at Tesla.Brian Merchant wrote an “op-ed from the future” looking at how technology hides the harm to workers in a fictional fully automated Amazon warehouse.Support the show (https://patreon.com/techwontsaveus)

SUMMARYThis week I had the opportunity to interview Paula Campkin, Vice-President of the Safety Centre of Excellence for Energy Safety Canada.Paula shares her experience as to what it is like to work in a male dominated industry, the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Paula identified there was a gap, other women were experiencing it too, so she did something about it! Paula co-founded the Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society (WOHSS), an organization with the mission to foster the advancement of women working in health and safety in Canada, to build better futures for women in OH&S. WOHSS is dedicated to support, educate, and help facilitate the advancement of women in the Health and Safety field.Paula openly talks about some of the sexism she experienced and the things she did to create awareness in her male colleagues that certain behaviours are not acceptable! This is a great episode for women and men alike. We discuss how men can become authentic allies in the movement towards eliminating the leadership gender gap.LINKSWOHSSLinkedInSinogap Solutions Working with emerging leaders and companies to develop leadership capability across the organization

در ماۀ اکتوبر در آسترليا از چند سال بە اينسو كارزارى براى بلند بردن آگاهى عامە دربارۀ مصۇنيت و محافظت در محلات کار راە اندازى ميشود و كارفرماھا تشويق ميشوند تا در مطابقت بە قوانين كارگرى و صنعتى تدابير لازم را بخاطر مصۇنيت و سلامت كار گران اتخاذ كنند. همکار ما آقاى فتح سامع در اين مورد معلوماتى فراھم كردە كە شما را بە شنيدن آن دعوت ميكنيم.

How will employers and employees manage the "new normal" as workplaces start to see people returning to their desks and work sites?

امروز ۲۸ اپريل مصادف است بە روز جھانى مصونيت و صحت در محل كار و روز يادبود كارگران كە در جريان آن بر مسألۀ تقويت تدايبر براى محافظت كارگران و جلوگيرى كردن از مرگھا در محلات كار غور ميشود. ھمكار ما فتح سامع دربارۀ اھميت و پسمنظر اين روز معلوماتى تھيە كردە كە اينك شما را بە شنيدن آن دعوت ميكنيم.

Four out of five workers have been injured or become ill on the job in survey findings unions say expose an underbelly of unsafe industrial practices. - ក្នុងចំណោម​បុគ្គលិក​៥នាក់​មាន​៤នាក់ហើយ​ដែល​រងរបួស ឬឈឺ​នៅ​ពេល​កំពុងតែ​បំពេញ​ការងារ។ សហជីព​ដែល​ធ្វើ​ការ​ស្ទង់​មតិ​នេះ​និយាយថា វាបង្ហាញ​ពី​ការ​អនុវត្ត​ឧស្សាហកម្ម​ដែល​គ្មាន​សុវត្ថិភាព។ និយោជិក​អូស្រ្តាលី​កំពុងតែ​ប្រឈម​ជាមួយ​នឹង​បញ្ហាសុខភាព​ផ្លូវចិត្ត​និង​រូបរាងកាយ​ជាប្រព័ន្ធ​នៅ​ក្នុង​កន្លែង​ធ្វើការ នេះបើយោងតាមក្រុមប្រឹក្សាសហជីពអាជីវកម្ម​អូស្រ្តាលី ACTU។

Four out of five workers have been injured or become ill on the job in survey findings unions say expose an underbelly of unsafe industrial practices. According to the ACTU, Australian employees are dealing with systemic physical and mental health issues in the workplace. - རྟོག་ཞིབ་ཞིག་ལས་གནས་ཚུལ་ཐོན་གསལ་ལྟར་ན། ཨོ་སི་ཏྲེ་ལི་ཡའི་ནང་ལས་མི་ལྔ་ཆ་བཞི་ཙམ་ལས་གནས་སུ་ནད་པ་ཆགས་པ་དང་རྨས་སྐྱོན་བྱུང་བ་ཐོན་ཡོད་འདུག Australian Council of Trade Unions སྟེ་ཨོ་སི་ཏྲེ་ལི་ཡའི་བཟོ་བའི་སྐྱིད་སྡུག་ལ་གཞིགས་ན་ཨོ་སི་ཏྲེ་ལི་ཡའི་ལས་མི་དག་ལས་གནས་སུ་ཁོར་ཡུག་ཡག་པོ་མེད་པར་བརྟེན་ཕྱི་ལུས་དང་། སེམས་ཁམས་ཀྱི་འཕྲོད་བསྟེན་གཉིས་ཀར་ཕོག་ཐུག་ཕྱིན་ཡོད་འདུག

Ehi Eden is an occupation health and safety manager. How work related illness can be prevented? Life is important.

On April 7th is celebrated the World Health Day. In order to mark this date, this episode will discuss a very important issue: occupational, health and safety. Health and safety measures at work play an important role on workers quality of life, and their capacity of having a steady and sustainable livelihood. And this is even more crucial for informal workers, often left out of regulations that assure them a safe work environment. It was thinking about this questions that the Cuidar Project came about. Seeking to understand the challenges waste pickers face in Brazil, Sonia Dias and Ana Carolina Ogando undertook an empirical qualitative research-action project for two years at waste-pickers cooperatives. Sonia dias is a sociologist by training and holds a PhD in political science at the federal university of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and is currently Wiego’s Waste Specialist. Ana Carolina is Wiego’s Research Associate and also holds a PhD in political science at the same university. *Cuidar Project Page http://www.wiego.org/cuidar-project *Cuidar Project: Summary Report http://www.wiego.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Dias-Ogando-Project-Cuidar-Health-Mapping.pdf *WIEGO’s page on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) https://www.wiego.org/ohs *WIEGO’s page on Waste-pickers http://www.wiego.org/informal-economy/occupational-groups/waste-pickers *Joint ILO/WIEGO report Cooperatives Meeting Informal Economy Workers’ Child Care Needs (2018) https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/cooperatives/publications/WCMS_626682/lang--en/index.htm *WIEGO’s page on cooperatives http://www.wiego.org/wiego/wiegos-work-cooperatives Our theme music is Focus, from A. A. Aalto (Creative Commons)

Australian Embassy in Ankara Direct Aid Program is a flexible small grants scheme available to individuals, community groups and local and international NGOs, government entities, academic institutions, or other non-profit organizations working in development activities at the community level. We interviewed the project coordinator Dr Yusuf Yılmaz on details of this issue. - Gaziantep Üniversitesi tarafından yürütülen Suriyeli Genç İşçilere Yönelik İş Güvenliği ve İlkyardım Eğitimi Projesi, Ankara'daki Avustralya Büyükelçiliği’nin Doğrudan Yardım Programı kapsamında finanse edilecek. Proje Yürütücüsü Öğretim Üyesi Dr. Yusuf Yılmaz bize projenin detaylarını anlattı.

Today I gave a safety presentation at my job. Working for the Bureau of Reclamation as a Federal Employee has a number of requirements. One of which is safety training. At first it was a bit difficult to decide on the topic. We do these every month and we often start to hear the same things over and over. My goal was to do something different. I decided on the topic of foot safety and safety shoes. Part of my decision was based on my love of shoes. The other part had to do with living a one-handed life and the awareness given to my feet. During my short informational speech I mentioned something that inspired my topic for this week's podcast. I said, "I pay attention to the safety of my feet because I do not have two hands. Additionally, I do not use chainsaws and power tools."  Thanks for listening! I invite you to share this podcast, offer a comment, or leave some feedback. Show Notes: Giving a safety speech at my job inspired this podcast. How having one hand increase my self awareness and preservation of body parts Why I do not use chainsaws and power tools. Resources CCOHS – Canadian Centre of Occupational Health And Safety about Safety Foot ware. The Guardian of Hope – The one-handed superheroes and AlejAndro'd alter ego. Related Podcast How Do You Cut Your Bread? – The question that my friend Raj asked me online that started a great friendship. Contact. Follow. Share. instagram | facebook | twitter | pinterest How to review the podcast on iTunes If you enjoyed, benefited or were impacted by the podcast, it would be beyond cool if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes. To do that, click on the iTunes link or launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone. Search for One Hand Speaks, select the album art for the show, select ratings and reviews and then write your review. Big thanks and appreciation. Please spread and share if you feel others will benefit and enjoy and leave a comment or offer feedback.

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Learn about current RAND research on sleep and why it should factor into such policy decisions as setting school start times, scheduling workers' shifts, and ensuring the health and readiness of U.S. military personnel and their families.

AJN's editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Dr. Hartley, who along with nurse epidemiologist Marilyn Ridenour, led a team to develop a program to educate nurses about workplace violence. The program, a series of online modules, is free and available at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/training_nurses.html See the related blog post at http://wp.me/prthD-43r

AJN's editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Dr. Hartley, who along with nurse epidemiologist Marilyn Ridenour, led a team to develop a program to educate nurses about workplace violence. The program, a series of online modules, is free and available at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/training_nurses.html See the related blog post at http://wp.me/prthD-43r

Dr Simon Ndirangu, Bioanalytical Laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya discusses the importance of implementing occupational health and safety standards in research settings. Effective occupational health and safety programmes reduce work related injuries and illnesses, improve morale and productivity and reduce workers' compensation costs. The success of these programmes relies on committed management, adequate risk assessment, hazard prevention and control and appropriate health and safety training.

Dr Simon Ndirangu, Bioanalytical Laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya discusses the importance of implementing occupational health and safety standards in research settings. Effective occupational health and safety programmes reduce work related injuries and illnesses, improve morale and productivity and reduce workers' compensation costs. The success of these programmes relies on committed management, adequate risk assessment, hazard prevention and control and appropriate health and safety training.