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A lot of news has come from OSHA's attempt to protect workers against Covid-19. To clear up confusion, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the convoluted history of the ETS with Akerman Law Firm Partner Lillian Moon.

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Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety.

Did you know that Occupational Health & Safety magazine is turning 90 years old this year? This milestone is one that we are so proud of, so we thought we would take some time each month to take a historical look at the safety industry. This year, we will release a podcast episode as a companion to a 90th Anniversary article in each issue of the magazine. If you are here because you read the article in the magazine - welcome! If you are a regular subscriber of OH&S SafetyPod and wish to receive the magazine, you can sign up for free at ohsonline.com.

Everyone at OH&S is so excited to announce that we have officially launched a brand-new podcast focused on breaking down the expansive world of industrial hygiene: it's called IHpod: An Industrial Hygiene Podcast.

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new podcast with IHpod host and Content Editor Shereen Hashem. The two discuss how the new podcast came to be, the contents of the first episode and the future of industrial hygiene and the podcast.

Download or stream IHpod: An Industrial Hygiene Podcast wherever you listen to OH&S SafetyPod or at ohsonline.com/ihpod

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down some common worksite scenarios and how staffing agencies and host employers can work to jointly keep workers safe.

A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.

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There are many roadblocks safety professionals face when improving safety at their facility, including lack of corporate level support. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses methods you can use to evolve your relationship with the C-Suite.

A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.

NFPA LiNK™ is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital NFPA® codes and standards. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK™ you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently. To learn more, visit NFPA.org/link.