Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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 and risks workers face in different weather conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 How the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Changed Workplace Safety and Health

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.

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.

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 to reference Docket No. OSHA-2019-0003. Submission deadline is Sept. 18, 2023. OSHA Final Rule on Injury/Illness D...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Sponsored by Avetta. Scott DeBow, principal of health/safety & environmental at Avetta, and author of Safety Management Systems in a Joint-Employer Environment, discusses how to better manage risks in workplaces with temporary or contract workers.

Carl Heinlein, Senior Safety Consultant at American Contractors Insurance Group, shares how proper planning, training and communication can help prevent struck-by incidents on the job. Register for the Safety 2023 opening general session livestream ANSI/ASSP A10 Standards

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Safety 2023 opening keynote speaker Jimmy Yeary joins us to share how storytelling can strengthen relationships and help make workers safer. Register for in-person Safety 2023 Conference + Expo Register for Safety 2023 opening general session free live stream

Rachel Walla-Housman, safety consultant at Ally Safety, joins us to share safety and health tips for pregnant workers, and discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the impact it will have in the workplace.

Dr. Steven Guillory, chair of our Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE) Mentorship Program, and Brent Knight, chair of our Consultants Practice Specialty Mentorship Program, share how mentorship has positively impacted their careers and how members can get involved in their programs.

Linda Tapp, president of SafetyFUNdamentals and author of “Make Your Safety Training Stick: Improve Retention and Get Better Results,” joins us to discuss tools and techniques you can use to improve your safety training program.

David Von Drehle, author of “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America,” joins us to share the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, discuss the conditions that workers faced at that time, and examine how the Triangle fire served as a catalyst for improving workplace safety and health.