Episodes
This week, Tom Bobick, David May, and Cheryl Ambrose of the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 subcommittee join us to discuss how the A10.50 standard can help you prevent heat stress on the job site. They share tips on how to acclimatize workers to the heat and help them stay cool throughout the day, as well as how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of heat stress.
Published 05/13/24
Published 05/13/24
Russell Duren, Lead Safety Specialist - Quality Assurance at Pro Management Group, joins us to discuss the current state of fall prevention and protection and how to improve conditions for workers at height. He shares how organizations can shift away from an over reliance on PPE and use the hierarchy of controls and prevention through design methods to address fall hazards.
Published 04/28/24
Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, Inc, joins us to discuss how safety professionals can develop a strategy to align their objectives with those of their organization. He shares his 10 focus necessities and how each can help set priorities and improve safety and business performance.
Published 04/14/24
This week, we’re joined by Jo Pina, Vice President of EHS at Verde, for a conversation about developing an effective safety policy for your organization. Jo discusses elements to include in your policy, the stakeholders that should be involved, how to communicate the policy to your workforce and adapt it to the changing work environment.
Published 03/31/24
This week, we’re joined by Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA, for a conversation about OSHA compliance and how safety professionals can familiarize themselves with the standards applicable to their industries. Zach also discusses recordkeeping requirements and the process of recording and reporting incidents to OSHA.
Published 03/18/24
From our archive, Matt Jacquel, Vice President, National Construction Risk Control Consultant at McGriff Insurance, shares how using the hierarchy of controls can help improve ladder safety in the workplace. He also offers guidance on how safety professionals can help address the risks associated with ladders.
Published 03/04/24
Matt Law, manager of customer safety strategy at Grainger, joins us to discuss the implications of AI for workplace safety and health. He shares practical uses of AI to improve processes and procedures as well as what’s on the horizon.
Published 02/19/24
This week, we’re joined by Pete Susca, principal at OpX Safety, for a conversation about the importance of examining the potential impacts that business decisions can have on worker safety. He shares stories from the field of unintended consequences, hazards and risks that can occur through imbalanced decision-making.
Published 02/05/24
This week, we’re joined by Gordon Lyman and Don Doty, chair and vice chair of the A10.48 subcommittee to discuss the recently updated ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard, and how it can help you address the hazards and risks associated with working on communications structures.
Published 01/22/24
Stephen Paternostro, EH&S division manager at Leeaf Environmental, LLC, joins us to share his journey in the field of industrial hygiene, discuss common environmental hazards you may find on your work sites and provide tips for how to address them.
Published 01/08/24
Sponsored by Amazon. This week, we’re joined by Victor Rodriguez, operations meteorologist at Amazon, for a conversation about the impacts of winter weather on workplace safety, and how you can be prepared. Victor discusses the importance of tracking the weather throughout the year so you can have proper measures in place to address the hazards […]
Published 12/11/23
Kathi Dobson and Abby Ferri of the ASSP Z590.6 committee share how the Z590.6 technical report can help manufacturers, employers and safety professionals provide women with proper fitting PPE on the job site.
Published 11/26/23
Brye Sargent, Owner and CEO of The Safety Geek, shares tips and techniques you can use to market improvements in your safety and health management system to those in your organization. She discusses the importance of collaborating with everyone from front line workers to C-suite executives to implement initiatives that will benefit not only safety, but every aspect of the organization.
Published 11/13/23
In this encore presentation, Alexi Carli and Steve Newell of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee join us to discuss how the Z16 standard can help you identify and track meaningful safety and health metrics to meet your organization’s objectives.
Published 10/29/23
Sponsored by SafeStart. Pandora Bryce and Peter Batrowny of SafeStart join us to share steps you can take to improve the safety climate and culture at your organization. They discuss creating an environment where everyone looks out for each other’s safety and feels empowered to speak up about hazardous working conditions.
Published 10/16/23
October 11, 2023 marks the unveiling and dedication of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial. Mary Anne Trasciatti, president of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition Board of Directors, joins us to share the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and discuss the memorial to those who were lost. Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition […]
Published 10/09/23
Lindsay Bell, IG americas SHEQ human performance manager at Air Products, shares tips and strategies you can use to improve training, communication and comprehension with those in your organization.
Published 10/02/23
James Boretti, president of Boretti, Inc., shares how integrating safety into business practices can help create more productive, efficient and profitable workplaces. He shares stories from the field of initiatives that improved worker safety and productivity, and helped organizations meet their business objectives.
Published 09/18/23
Scott Ketcham and Lee Anne Jillings of OSHA join us to discuss proposed rulemaking for proper fit of PPE in the construction industry and expanded injury/illness data reporting requirements for high-hazard industries. Submit comments and hearing requests on OSHA’s proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Be sure […]
Published 09/04/23
Anuja Patil, risk control product consulting director: ergonomics at CNA Insurance and administrator of ASSP’s ergonomics practice specialty, discusses the importance of ergonomics to workers’ health and well-being. She also shares steps safety professionals and employers can take to help improve ergonomics at their workplaces.
Published 08/21/23
Sponsored by Bulwark. Derek Sang, senior technical training manager at Bulwark, shares tips for preventing heat-related illness among workers who use Arc-rated flame-resistant clothing.
Published 08/07/23
Kevin Denis, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 subcommittee, joins to discuss the latest update to the Z359.2 standard, which establishes minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program. He also shares tools and techniques for protecting workers at height. ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
Published 07/23/23
Sponsored by Grainger. Sally Smart, manager of customer strategy – safety at Grainger, and Travis Kruse, senior director, safety & sustainability solutions strategy at Grainger, join us to discuss the relationship between occupational safety and health and sustainability, and how safety professionals can help their organizations become more sustainable.
Published 07/10/23
Todd Schultz, chief administrative officer of the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), joins us for a conversation about OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and the benefits it can provide employers looking to improve their safety and health management systems. OSHA On-Site Consultation Program OSHCON
Published 06/26/23