Episodes

Sponsored by SafeStart. Danny Smith, Senior Consultant at SafeStart, discusses some common distractions that workers may encounter on the job, as well as providing insight on habit formation and how to develop positive safety habits.

Matt Jacquel, Vice President, National Construction Risk Control Consultant at McGriff Insurance, joins us to discuss common issues associated with portable ladders in the workplace, and how safety professionals and employers can work to address them.

Sponsored by Fisher Scientific. Ashley Davis, Global Sustainability Manager, PPE at Kimberly-Clark Professional, and Josh Boyle, Senior Safety Sales Specialist at Fisher Scientific, join us to share insights on assessing your work site’s waste streams, planning and conducting a waste walk and assessing waste solutions.

Sponsored by EcoOnline. Tyler Davey, CEO, North America at EcoOnline, joins us to discuss some of the latest trends in safety and health technology, and how safety leaders can use these tools to improve conditions at their workplaces.

Brandy Bossle Zadoorian, CEO and Principal Consultant of Triangle Safety Consulting, LLC., joins us to offer guidance on OSHA injury and illness forms, and properly recording and reporting to OSHA.

From our archive, we’re joined by Patrick Karol, President of Karol Safety Consulting, LLC., for a conversation about some of the certifications available to safety and health professionals, and what is involved in attaining and retaining those certifications.

From our archive, we’re joined by Rosa Antonia Carrillo, President of Carrillo and Associates, Inc. and author of the Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership, for a conversation about strengthening relationships and building trust within your organization through improved communication and engagement. The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership

Dr. Daniel Snyder, owner and founder of the research-based consultancy Safety Mentor, joins us for a conversation about common ethical dilemmas that OSH professionals face, and how to apply ethics to decision making. Ethics for OSH Professionals

Stephanie Johnson, area manager for global real estate-EHS at AT&T, shares insights on steps safety professionals can take to help protect the environment in their workplaces and their communities.

Lauren Bauerschmidt, Senior Manager of Standards and Technical Publications at ASSP, joins us to discuss hazards you can find during Halloween activities and on the job site, and shares steps you can take to mitigate those hazards.

Scott DeBow, principal of HSE at Avetta, joins us to discuss the guidance document “Protecting Temporary Workers: Best Practices for Host Employers,” and the assistance it provides toward improving evaluation, contracting, training, injury and illness reporting, response and recordkeeping.

Sponsored by SafeStart. Rodd Wagner, bestselling author and executive advisor at SafeStart, discusses the connection between worker happiness, engagement and safety performance.

Sponsored by Bulwark. Derek Sang, technical training manager at Bulwark, shares tips to remember when selecting, using and caring for flame-resistant garments.

Lori Schroth, Senior Safety & Environmental Professional at Concurrent Technologies Corporation, shares strategies for addressing employee mental health and wellness, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and support those in need. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ASSP Total Worker Health Resources

Pete Susca, Principal at Operational Excellence LLC (OpX Safety), joins us to discuss how examining your processes can help you improve your safety and health program. He also shares how process health knowledge can help you transition away from outcome reliance and bring a greater focus to predicting and preventing risks.

Peter Sturm, President and CEO of Sturm Consulting, Inc. and co-author of the third edition of ASSP publication “Accident Investigation Techniques: Best Practices for Examining Workplace Incidents,” joins us to discuss the steps and techniques for conducting an effective incident investigation and how to use the data gathered from investigations to prevent future incidents. Accident Investigation Techniques: Best Practices for Examining Workplace Incidents, Third Edition

Tim Page-Bottorff, CSP, CIT, shares how his experience in the United States Marine Corps helped prepare him for a career in safety and why veterans are a valuable asset to any organization. Tim Page-Bottorff tpbottorff@cox.net

From our archive, we’re joined by Jeff Dalto, Senior Learning & Customer Advocacy Manager at Vector Solutions, to discuss how to develop, implement and improve your safety and health training program.

Tim Pottorff, CIE, ARM and principal of QP3 ErgoSystems LLC, joins us to share ergonomic challenges faced by hotel housekeeping staff, and steps you can take to help support their health and safety.

Cory Worden, ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty Administrator and host of its Healthbeat Podcast, joins us to discuss how podcasting can help safety professionals connect with one another to share insights and address challenges. ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty’s Healthbeat Podcast

Tina Angley, Manager of Member Publications at ASSP and editor of Professional Safety Journal, joins us to share how you can bring your knowledge to safety professionals around the world, and the positive impact that writing articles can have on your career. Submit an article to Professional Safety Journal

Devon Harris, 3-time Olympian and Safety 2022 closing keynote speaker, joins us to share how to overcome adversity, stay focused and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Lauren Bauerschmidt, CSP, and Manager of Standards Development at ASSP, joins us to discuss the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and how you can improve fall prevention at your work sites.

Sponsored by Axiom Medical. Dr. Les Kertay, senior vice president of behavioral health at Axiom Medical, discusses how to start conversations with your workforce about the mental and behavioral health challenges they are facing and get them the support they need.