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Melissa J. Ruminski discusses some of the changes and challenges the occupational safety and health community will contend with in 2021.

Phil van Veen shares how he got into the EHS field.

Michael G. Berno shares how he got into the EHS field.

“Employee well-being and psychological safety is as important as ensuring people are physically safe on the job,” says Lorraine M. Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.

Menlo Park, CA — More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 2 out of 5 employees have grown tired of video calls, results of a recent survey show.

London — Employee burnout is most likely to occur at age 32, according to the results of a recent survey out of the United Kingdom.

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed part of its criteria for COVID-19 contact tracing, altering its definition of “close contact.”

Wigston, England — The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, in conjunction with the World Travel and Tourism Council, has issued guidance intended to help employers in the travel and tourism industry ensure a safe return to work for employees – as well as the safety of travelers – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paul Angelo, principal consultant at DEKRA, says the recent increase in virtual interaction is an opportunity for leaders “to revisit the key concepts of engagement.”

Justin Stocker, CSMS, shares how he got into the EHS field.