Episodes

Terry Krug and Terry Ketchum, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z117 Committee join us to discuss the recently updated Z117.1 standard and how it can help address the hazards and risks associated with entering, exiting and working in confined spaces.

Dr. Jan Wachter, CSP, CIH, and professor in the Safety Sciences Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss the importance of worker engagement and how it can help you improve your safety and health management system.

Alexi Carli and Steve Newell, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee join us to discuss the soon-to-be released Z16 standard and how it can help you develop a process to identify the right safety and health metrics for your organization and what you are trying to achieve.

From our archive, we’re joined by Rachel Michael, director of consulting services at Exponent EHF and ASSP Ergonomics Practice Specialty administrator for a conversation on creating an ergonomically sound home workspace that can support your overall health.

Pam Walaski, CSP, senior program director at Specialty Technical Consultants, joins us to discuss some common objections safety managers may encounter and shares tips on how to address them.

In this two-part episode, we discuss the ethical and legal implications of OSHA compliance. In part one, we are joined by James Borretti, CSP, president and CEO of Boretti, Inc. to discuss the subject from an ethical perspective. In part two, we are joined by Todd Logsdon, national workplace safety practice group co-leader and partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, who shares his legal expertise on OSHA regulations.

Julia Kunlo, CSP, and vice president of Evolution Safety Resources, joins us to share advice and tips for those starting out in occupational safety and health on how to build an effective program.

An encore presentation of episodes featuring members of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee on Fall Protection and Fall Restraint. These episodes offer expert insights into two very important aspects of fall protection and fall restraint, self-retracting devices and anchorage connectors. The first episode features Dan Henn of the Z359.14 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. The second features Greg Small of the Z359.18-2017 subcom...

Michael Taubitz, senior adviser at FDR Safety, joins us to discuss Prevention through Design (PtD), its history, its future, and how you can apply PtD concepts at your organization to “design out” hazards and address risks.

Jessica Richardson, senior manager, professional and organizational advancement at the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, joins us to share different ways safety professionals can earn continuing education units throughout their careers.

Author and safety professional Tricia Kagerer joins us to discuss challenges women face in safety and in business, and she shares insights that will help you improve your organization. The B Words: 13 Words Every Woman Must Navigate for Success

Loui McCurley, CEO of Pigeon Mountain Industries and chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z459.1 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems, joins us for a discussion of the new Z459.1 standard and how it can help improve safety for those involved in rope access work. She also offers insights on the different environments where rope access is utilized and the important considerations for keeping workers safe.

Courtney D. Lewis, CSP, and EHS Manager at Toyotetsu North America, joins us to share her experience in attaining the ASP and CSP certifications. Courtney offers advice and tips on preparing for your exams and how you can achieve success.

Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Author Connie Podesta joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming opening general session at Safety 2021, Standout Relationships: Life Would be Easy If It Weren’t for Other People. Connie shares how improving communication, building trust and cultivating relationships are keys to success in our personal and professional lives.

Jeff Dalto, Workplace Learning and Performance Professional at Vector Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss a new resource titled: A Guide to Practicing “New Safety.” Jeff served as editor of the guide, which offers insights into some “new views” of safety, and how they can help create safer and healthier workplaces. A Guide to Practicing “New Safety” Five Principles of HOP Infographic Five Principles of HOP Discussion with Dr. Todd Conklin

Patrick Karol, CSP, SMS, CIT, and President of Karol Consulting, shares keys to success for passing your safety and health certification exams.

Rosa Antonia Carrillo, President of Carrillo and Associates, Inc. and author of The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership, shares how you can create safer workplaces by starting conversations, improving communication, strengthening relationships and building trust. The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership

Patrick Karol, CSP, SMS, CIT, and President of Karol Consulting, joins the podcast to help navigate the world of safety and health certifications.

Bruce Lyon, Vice President of Risk Management Services at Hays Companies, and Georgi Popov, professor in the School of Geoscience, Physics and Safety Sciences at the University of Central Missouri, share methods from the ISO 31010 Technical Report that can help you better identify, assess and manage workplace risks.

Rob Willis, Fall Protection Product Group Manager at MSA Safety and chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 Subcommittee joins the podcast to discuss the safe use of full body harnesses and the latest update of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 standard on safety requirements for full body harnesses.

Sponsored by Amazon Jane Bourke, Director of Workplace Health & Safety Technical Solutions at Amazon, and Sidd Srinivasa, Director of Robotics AI at Amazon, join the podcast to discuss Amazon’s Distance Assistant technology. This open-source innovation is supporting the health and safety of Amazon employees through improved physical distancing.

ASSP President Deb Roy joins the podcast to share her insights on returning employees to the workplace safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, while meeting the demands of your business. CDC COVID-19 Science Update Covid ActNow

Adam Rubin, CSP, corporate safety director at Zachry Group, and member of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee on Fall Protection and Fall Restraint shares keys to success for fall protection training, and how to make training stick with workers.

Don Groover, General Manager of DEKRA Consulting, and Sarah Eck, Senior Process Safety Development Engineer at DEKRA Consulting, join the podcast for a conversation about how to prevent catastrophic hazards and exposures through better decision-making and controls based on solid risk assessment practices and processes. Sponsored by DEKRA