The Case for Safety Podcast

President Monique Parker joins us to discuss our recently published original research report, "Trust, Ethics and Governance: How Safety Leaders are Thinking About and Using AI." She examines adoption patterns, practical applications, trust and governance concerns and how EHS teams can build AI literacy while using the technology responsibly.

Heather Ritz, program manager-ergonomics at Briotix Health, and Ryan Urik, senior EHS manager at Curtiss-Wright, share how build practical, sustainable ergonomics programs. They discuss how to assess risk, involve employees, start with affordable fixes, train teams, and use transparent measures to scale improvements.

Sponsored by SafeStart. Rhonda Piggee Johnson, Implementation Specialist at SafeStart, shares insights on safety challenges like organizational complacency, turnover, and time management, emphasizing the importance of fresh eyes and human factors in improving safety culture.

Sponsored by Grainger. Jordan Schlittler and Wes Maertz of Grainger explore the critical relationship between the NFPA 70B and 70E standards. They discuss how these standards work together to enhance electrical safety, the core requirements of 70B, and practical steps for safety professionals to improve compliance and workplace safety.

Chris Cain, Executive Director of CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses recent convenings hosted by ASSP focused on preventing serious injuries and fatalities due to falls from height and lockout/tagout failures. She emphasizes the importance of mitigating hazards upstream and utilizing Prevention through Design concepts, implementing consensus safety standards and innovative technology applications. ASSP SIF Convenings Report

Ethan Fight, Executive Director of Operations at Medcor Safety, discusses the current landscape of safety staffing in construction, the challenges faced, and strategies for safety directors to build effective partnerships with staffing providers. He shares how to navigate the evolving demands of construction work and ensure the right safety professionals are in place.