☕ What's happening with OSHA?

Plus a look at cold chain compliance

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Dan Abbotoy & Dan Abbotoy
March 31, 2025

Good morning! A huge shoutout to everyone who attended the Heat Safety Summit and made it such a success! Whether you tuned in for one session or soaked up every bit of knowledge, your commitment to keeping workers safe in extreme temps makes all the difference.

And to our incredible speakers—thank you for sharing your expertise, insights, and passion for safety. You brought the heat (pun totally intended) and gave us practical tools to make a real impact. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Let’s keep that momentum going and put what we learned into action. Stay safe, stay cool, and keep leading the charge!

THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

  • Cold Weather Safety Data

  • Cold Chain Compliance

  • What’s Happening with OSHA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

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Winter Work Is Breaking More Than Just Ice. ❄️

New data from Atticus shows that 39% of outdoor workers have had to stop working because of winter-related injuries or health issues. Even more alarming—1 in 4 don’t report injuries due to pressure on the job.

And it’s not just physical: 38% report seasonal depression from working in harsh conditions, and most are shelling out their own cash (around $160) for winter gear.

We’re asking a lot from these workers—without giving enough back. Time to rethink how we protect and support them.

Your Ergo Solution.

Overexertion is costing companies $12.49 BILLION each year and feeding into a much larger problem! That’s why we’ve partnered with 3motionAI to enhance workplace safety with their Risk Flashlight solution. Together, we’re empowering EHS professionals to tackle these costly problems at the root, building a safer, more equitable workplace.

Steps to Take:

1. Learn more about 3motionAI: Read, here

2. Show company leadership how you can protect the bottom line.

3. Earn the respect you deserve by making a real impact.

Is OSHA on the Chopping Block? 🚧

Samuel Pond, a veteran workers' advocate, joins the SafetyPod to break down the political moves that could threaten OSHA’s future. He dives into Rep. Andy Biggs’s (R-Ariz.) NOSHA Act, aiming to abolish OSHA entirely, and what a potential second Trump administration might mean for worker safety enforcement.

Pond also weighs in on the nomination of David Keeling (former UPS and Amazon safety exec) as the next OSHA administrator and shares insights on building a strong safety culture from the ground up.

Catch the full conversation here! 🎧

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Cold Chain Compliance: More Than Just Keeping Cool

Keeping temperature-sensitive products safe during transport and storage isn’t just smart—it’s the law. From food to pharma, compliance is a must, but it’s no walk in the park. OSHA, FDA, and CDC regulations set the bar high to prevent contamination, spoilage, and workplace injuries.

Mess it up, and your wallet will feel it—OSHA fines can hit $165,514 per violation. Plus, noncompliance means potential recalls, legal trouble, and a hit to your reputation.

The fix? Stay up to date and invest in compliance management tools to keep your cold chain efficient and safe.

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