Kevin Druley

Rosemont, IL — The OSHA region that Bill Donovan oversees will soon be renamed, but what won’t change are the agency’s efforts to promote and protect worker safety and health.

In Episode 51, the S+H team examines content from the May issue, including a feature story on five reasons why falls in construction have remained persistent, and what to do about it. Also, National Safety Council senior consultant Richard Flynt joins the podcast to discuss the four weekly themes of National Safety Month – coming in June.

“It’s definitely a difficult issue,” the associate director of the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health says.

In Episode 50, the S+H team celebrates a milestone and examines content from the April issue, including the results of the annual Training Survey, safety and health for remote workers, and work zone safety. Also, SafeStart’s Tim Page-Bottorff joins the podcast to preview his presentation on Safety I vs. Safety II, in partnership with Corrie Pitzer, to be made at the 2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo.

Whether you’ve recently started biking or are a regular rider, you need to keep safety in mind.

Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.

Teens need a firm foundation in driving safety. As a parent, you can help build it.

Kids can get concussions during all sorts of activities. Falling off a swing. Taking a tumble while climbing a tree. Even bumping their head on a wall while playing inside the house. Here’s what you need to know about spotting the symptoms of concussion.

Sprays and repellents can help keep mosquitoes at bay – when they’re used the right way.

In Episode 49, the S+H team examines content included in the March issue, such as a quiz on ladder safety, advice on having difficult conversations at work and issues for women in construction. Also, National Safety Council colleague Amy Artuso joins the podcast to discuss Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the “Five Questions With …” segment.