Barry Bottino

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SAFER guidance evolves as vaccine distribution continues

The NSC-led initiative wants to help employers ‘understand the spectrum of what they can do’ to safely return employees to the workplace.

Don’t avoid emergency care

It appears many people are hesitant to seek emergency medical care out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. Statistics show that, over a four-week period during the early days of the pandemic, the number of ER visits was 42% lower than during the same period in 2019.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 15: Competent person and the ROI of safety

What does OSHA consider a “competent person”? In Episode 15, the Safety+Health team talks about the requirements. Also: Jim Spigener, chief client officer at DEKRA, helps break down “the ROI of safety.”

Opioids and the workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new hurdles for workers in recovery or seeking help for opioid misuse.
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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 14: OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ and fall prevention

In Episode 14, the S+H team discusses OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ and our exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.

A seat at the table

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown C-suite leaders the value of safety professionals.

Mostly virtual

Pandemic-prompted shutdowns have forced a pivot in the way construction safety training is delivered

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 13: Situational awareness on the job and safety leadership amid COVID-19

In Episode 13, the Safety+Health team discusses situational awareness for workers and how it can be impacted on the job. The team also welcomes safety leadership expert Don Groover from DEKRA, who talks about leadership during – and after – the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Take steps to prevent kidney stones

What exactly are kidney stones? What are some important warning signs? How can you reduce your risk of developing them?

On the Safe Side podcast: Three special mini episodes with NSC Safety Congress & Expo keynote speakers

In three special mini episodes, the podcast hosts sat down with keynote speakers for the upcoming Virtual NSC Safety Congress & Expo to get a sneak peek.

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