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- 280 - Episode 215: New Developments in Confined Space Entry Monitoring and Safety
Workers entering and working in confined spaces face a number of potentially fatal hazards such as insufficient oxygen, physical hazards including falls, and toxic or flammable atmospheres. Fortunately, new technology innovations are helping to improve their safety. Todd Connelly, Rental Sales Manager for Blackline Safety, joins the podcast to discuss why confined space entries persist as a safety concern; key considerations when evaluating CSE approaches; and how smart, connected safety solutions can help manage confined space hazards.
This episode is sponsored by Blackline Safety.
Over 2 million workers in the United States conduct permit-required confined space entries per year and can face life-threatening challenges. The threat of toxic and explosive gases, oxygen deficiency, and extreme temperatures mean working conditions can quickly turn deadly. But thanks to innovations in smart technology, times have changed—and safety has improved. Learn more at www.blacklinesafety.com.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 23min - 279 - Episode 214: 20 Years of Breakthrough Strategies
If you’re a regular reader of Occupational Health & Safety, then you’re probably familiar with Robert Pater. Pater is the managing director and creator of the MoveSMART system to reduce soft-tissue injuries and slips, trips, and falls, and he’s quickly approaching his 20-year anniversary of writing the Breakthrough Strategies column for OH&S. Moreover, he’s written nearly 200 articles for OH&S as well. Robert joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming anniversary of his column, as well as to discuss why slips, trips and falls continue to be a significant workplace safety topic, as well as other safety trends and risks that he thinks should be on safety professionals’ radars. Like Robert’s columns, this interview is full of safety insights.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 25min - 278 - Episode 213: How Certifications Transform Industries with NFPA's Top Expert
Certifications in the fire, life, and electrical safety fields play crucial roles. Daniel Pickel, the Director of Certification and Accreditation at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), joins the podcast to discuss topics such as how certifications help safety professionals stay up-to-date, how is technology influencing the certification landscape, and recent trends in certifications and emerging certifications that should professionals be aware of.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 21min - 277 - Episode 212: Perspectives from 40 Years of the VPPPA
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association recently enjoyed its 40th anniversary as well as the 40th edition of its annual Safety+ Symposium, which ran Aug. 25-28 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams, CAE, joins the podcast to discuss how the association and the show have evolved over time; significant takeaways and highlights from the event; and the future of safety and the role of innovations such as artificial intelligence in safety. Listen in on this far-reaching discussion about the milestone anniversary and safety as a whole.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.
Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 33min - 276 - Episode 211: Inside the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo
In this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, OH&S Content Editor Robert Yaniz Jr. speaks with OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf about his experience at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, held in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 16-18. They discuss key highlights from the event, including the scope of this year’s edition, OSHA’s 10 most frequently cited standards, new workplace fatality data, and the new partnership between the National Safety Council and Avetta.
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 25min - 275 - Episode 210: Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing's Future
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Robert Yaniz Jr. speaks with Eric Whitley, director of industrial transformation at L2L, about the role of digital communication tools in improving safety, transparency and efficiency in the manufacturing sector. With L2L’s recent report What's Holding Manufacturers Back in 2024? as a springboard, we discuss how technology is helping bridge the gap in workforce safety challenges.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 30min - 274 - Episode 209: ASSP Safety 2024 Highlights
The American Society of Safety Professionals held its 63rd annual Safety conference and expo August 7-9 in Denver last week, and Occupational Health & Safety’s Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss Safety 2024’s highlights, including its record-breaking attendance, the offerings on the expo floor, the conference, and the compelling opening keynote address. For anyone who couldn’t make the show, this episode is jam-packed with details on what made Safety 2024 event so compelling.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 22min - 273 - Episode 208: Insights from ASSP's Corporate Listening Tour
For the past four years, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has conducted an annual Corporate Listening Tour in which it surveys business leaders on their safety concerns. It then releases an annual report based on that tour. The 2024 edition of that report yielded some eye-opening and helpful workplace safety insights. Jennifer McNelly, the Chief Executive Officer of ASSP, joins the podcast to discuss what the association learned from corporate leaders this year, and the trends are thought-provoking, to say the least. They cover workplace safety applications of AI, empowering workplace safety and health leaders in the changing workplace, and much more. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 26min - 272 - Episode 207: Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters
Various kinds of disasters pose a wide spectrum of respiratory hazards for first responders, so how can they be kept safe? Dennis Terpin, Ph.D. joins the SafetyPod to discuss key topics related to this issue, such as the elements of hazard and risk assessment for those types of disasters; how health and safety planning vary in terms of the type of disaster and how this impacts respiratory safety; the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios; and how the RAIN model applies to protecting responders’ from respiratory hazards during disaster response.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 30min - 271 - Episode 206: Revolutionizing Safety: How AI Is Transforming the Workplace
Recent advancements in AI are already changing the way safety professionals protect their workers. But as the technology continues to evolve, the effect AI has on workplace safety will likely only intensify, as a new norm begins to take shape. In this episode, R. Mukund, founder and CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss how AI is enhancing safety measures across industries, how this technology plays into compliance issues and what the future might hold for AI’s role in workplace safety.
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 22min - 270 - Episode 205: Going Beyond Compliance — Why Just Meeting the Requirements Might Not Be Enough
When it comes to workplace safety, standards compliance only gets you so far. Bartholomew Jay from the NFPA joins the podcast to delve into the critical nature of safety training beyond basic compliance to prevent injuries and operational disruptions. Jae discusses the dynamic nature of safety codes and the importance of staying current with emerging safety trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance workplace safety and operational continuity. This episode is particularly valuable for those looking to deepen their understanding of how proactive safety training contributes to not just safety, but overall business resilience.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission. Visit www.nfpa.org to learn more.
Wed, 22 May 2024 - 33min - 269 - Episode 204: A Decade of Safety Achievement: Ten Years Without Incidents
After ten years of accident-free operation at Leeco Steel's Houston facility, Chad Schuh and Ben Kincheloe — Leeco's VP of operations and director of Safety, respectively — join the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the company's approach to safety culture, what strategies Leeco put in place to achieve a decade without incident at its Houston location and what other companies looking to emulate Leeco’s milestone can do to mitigate worker risk without sacrificing company-wide productivity.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
Empower Your Business with Global Safety Solutions from the Experts Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Enterprise Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/enterprisesales.
Mon, 13 May 2024 - 17min - 268 - Episode 203: Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health
Workplace violence, harassment and mental health continue to be key concerns for workers. But the big picture regarding the true state of these serious matters often remains unclear. Elissa Rossi, VP of compliance advisory services at Traliant, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss Traliant’s 2024 employee survey report on this topic, giving voice to over 1,000 workers. We’ll address some of the study's most significant findings, the impact of hybrid work models and what employers can do to combat workplace violence, harassment and mental health in their organizations.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
Empower Your Business with Global Safety Solutions from the Experts Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Enterprise Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/enterprisesales.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 18min - 267 - Episode 202: Different Technologies for Drug Testing
Workplace drug testing has existed for decades with lab-based urine testing being the dominant test method for much of that time. However, new technologies have ushered in new approaches, which could have come at a better time given how recreational marijuana laws could impact worker safety. Bill Current, the president and founder of the Current Consulting Group, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to talk about those laws, innovations such as oral fluid testing, and how those technologies are helping employers maintain safe and healthy workplaces.
Sponsored by OraSure Technologies
OraSure’s drug and alcohol testing portfolio is a minimally invasive, observed collection to detect recent drug use. The Intercept® and OralTox® Oral Fluid Tests offer a simple collection process, reduce sample tampering, and provide accurate results. Q.E.D., OraSure’s point-of-care alcohol test, offers quantitative ethanol detection with a high correlation to blood levels, and SwabTek our newest product launch can detect drugs on surfaces, and in suspected paraphernalia, within 30 seconds. Visit www.orasure.com to learn more.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 21min - 266 - Episode 201 - The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety
As Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week fall in March, OH&S’s SafetyPod examines the role of women in worker safety. Shawna Fraser Nagle, MS, CSP, CHST, CUSP, the Vice President of Safety at Newton, Mass.-headquartered Fraser Engineering Co. Inc., joins the podcast to discuss her experience in workplace safety, as well as the unique abilities and value that women bring to worker safety. Other topics discussed include how safety organizations are cultivating that value, and the future of women in workplace safety.
Sponsored by Columbia Southern University
For 30 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in occupational safety and health education. Taught by experienced safety experts, CSU’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in occupational safety and health are recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Programs. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/OHS to learn more.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 25min - 265 - Episode 200 - The Year Ahead for Workplace Safety
Occupational Health & Safety’s Executive Editor David Kopf and Content Editor Robert Yaniz, Jr. kick off the new year by talking about a few safety initiatives and trends that will impact the next 12 months. Those developments, include efforts to combat workplace overdose deaths, address worker mental health, child labor investigations and more “tailored” PPE design. Additionally, Kopf and Yaniz also preview some of the editorial efforts OH&S has in the works for 2024, including our webinar programs, event coverage, online features and more.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 24min - 264 - The Role of Ergonomics in Your Employees’ Health
Ergonomics continues to get increased attention in the workplace, but worker safety and health professionals face a number of challenges when trying to ensure good ergonomics. Sofia Kiriukhina, the Head of Customer Success at TuMeke Ergonomics, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the role of ergonomics in full-circle employee health. It turns out that the ergonomics challenges facing businesses might also open the door to some new opportunities through innovations, technologies and rethinking previous approaches to ergonomics and assessments.
Sponsored by TuMeke Ergonomics:
Reduce injuries and sustain productivity by automating ergonomic risk assessments with TuMeke Ergonomics. Born out of a collaboration between experts in technology and ergonomics, the company has grown to become a standard tool in the U.S. workers’ compensation insurance industry and among the world’s largest industrial firms. We are on a mission to eliminate workplace musculoskeletal injuries. No wearables, only video-based technology. To learn more, visit tumeke.io
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 25min - 263 - SDS Sections You’ve Been Ignoring
Every section of a Safety Data Sheet is important, but there are several sections of SDS that often get less attention than they should. Well-known workplace safety expert Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP, manager of loss control for The MEMIC Group, joins the SafetyPod to share his insights on four key SDS sections employees and employers need to follow more closely and why. Badger focuses his attention on sections 8, 9, 7, and 11 and digs into the crucial details of each.
Sponsored by Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite®:
Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite® is North America’s leading name in automated rooftop snow removal from truck fleets. Safely clear 24 inches of snow and ice in less than 30 seconds. Scraper Systems’ fleet plows help reduce winter risks, protect your brand, and get your fleet on the road quickly after a snowstorm. Scraper Systems are ready to ship for this winter. Contact us at Scrapersystems.com or 888-340-4344 to learn more today!
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 23min - 262 - Prioritizing and Addressing Winter Hazards
The winter months are now upon us, bringing in a range of seasonal safety hazards and risks that businesses and industries have to deal with in order to keep workers safe. Brendan Moriarty, Vice President, Casualty Executive Field Specialist, North America Risk Engineering at Chubb, joins the podcast to discuss several winter hazards impacting many businesses across a variety of industries and how those businesses can address those hazards and keep workers safe. From frostbite and hypothermia to slips and falls to vehicle risks, Moriarty offers a wealth of winter safety solutions.
Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions:
Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions.
Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 22min - 261 - NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up
Regular readers of Occupational Health & Safety’s website, enewsletter and social media accounts saw our regular updates from the show floor and key conferences sessions at NSC’s Safety Congress & Expo 2023 in New Orleans, but we wanted to use this episode to hit on some key highlights. Executive editor David Kopf and content editor Robert Yaniz, Jr. discuss NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program; the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel; the Campbell Institute Forum discussion on training multi-generational workforces; and OSHA’s annual Top 10 violations announcement.
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 24min - 260 - Powering Progress: The Power of Connected Safety
Connected safety is coming — are you ready? Every business is responsible for employee safety, but that has become challenging in today’s business climate due to reasons that most people couldn’t have foreseen even a few years ago. However, connected safety offers a multi-faceted set of solutions for overcoming those challenges. Shawn Gregg, Vice President of Global Safety for Wesco, and Lorenza Ordonez, Global Director of Safety Sales & Strategy for Wesco, join the podcast to discuss how connected safety solutions can help your business mitigate risk, manage compliance and protect your workforce.
Special Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsors: Wesco
Your company is responsible for getting your employees home safely every day, no matter where they work or what they do. Still, building and maintaining your safety program can be a challenging task. New technologies have emerged to help solve this problem, and connected safety solutions are making it easier than ever for businesses to protect their bottom line. To learn more, visit Wesco.com/safety.
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 16min - 259 - A New Educational Opportunity for Safety Professionals
Columbia Southern University has unveiled a new program to help safety professionals take their expertise to the next level. CSU’s new Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health program helps workplace safety managers build strong analytical skills to help them apply safety statistics, data and research to their real-world jobs. Dr. Dan Corcoran, the Academic Program Director of Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management at CSU, joins the podcast to discuss the new program, why it was created, how it helps safety managers, and how it helps workplace safety.
Special Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor, Columbia Southern University:
Columbia Southern University is dedicated to advancing the safety profession through education. Our newest safety degree program, the Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) gives you the opportunity to capitalize on years of experience while making lasting contributions in the field of safety. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/OHS to learn more.
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 22min - 258 - Public Works Employees as First Responders
Public Works workers are often first on the scene at public emergencies and last to leave. Moreover, on any given day, they can be exposed to 50 different types of hazards or potential exposures. Well-known industry speaker, educator and writer Dr. Dennis Terpin joins the podcast to discuss the role of public works employees in emergency management; the common safety and health challenges facing them; and the need for designated safety officers in the realm of Public Works.
Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions:
Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions.
Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 24min - 257 - Ensuring Safe Rooftops for Workers
Body: Fall protection consistently ranks first on OSHA’s Top 10 safety violations, with many falls occurring from rooftops. Understanding these risks and implementing safety measures is crucial. In this episode, Daniel Huntington, General Manager at Kee Safety Inc. and a seasoned compliance educator and rooftop safety trainer, delves into the four primary danger zones on rooftops and how safety professionals can better protect workers in these areas.
Special Thanks to This Episode's Sponsors, Kee Safety:
Kee Safety is the leading expert and global manufacturer of safety components and fall protection systems. They are fully committed to Separating People from Hazards. Established in 1934, Kee Safety has a proud history of engineering, manufacturing, and supplying the most trusted fall protection solutions, safety railing systems, and safe access equipment for working at height. To learn more, visit www.keesafety.com
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 24min - 256 - A Changing of the Guard at OH&S Magazine
Our cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine. Associate Content Editor Alexandria Saurman will be moving to another department at our parent company, 1105 Media, and business journalist Robert Yaniz, Jr. has joined our team to continue her work. Learn more about Robert, what he will be doing here at OH&S, and more about Alex's new role.
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 18min - 255 - Exploring Oral Fluid Drug Testing in the Workplace
In the last decade, the U.S. has seen much change when it comes the rules and laws about drugs.
As the conversation around this topic—be it legalization, decriminalization or approved testing methods—grows, so will the discussion on workplace drug testing.
In this episode, Bill Current, considered one of the foremost experts on workplace drug and alcohol testing and the employee screening industry, talks about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent final rule on oral fluid drug testing, urine versus oral fluid testing and much more.
Download or stream this episode today at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and more.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 19min - 254 - The Top Five OSHA Violations for Construction
Zach Pucillo, the EHS compliance Manager with KPA, joins the SafetyPod to discuss the top five OSHA violations in construction. Pucillo answers pertinent questions such as: What are those violations? How many are perennial problems? What are the key safety issues that result in violations? What steps can be taken to reduce, mitigate and protect against them?
Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions:
Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions.
Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 23min - 253 - The Importance of Communication: Takeaways from ASSP Safety 2023Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 13min
- 252 - Trends in Lone Worker Safety
Lester Tiro of SafetyLine Lone Worker joins the podcast to talk about various issues and challenges of lone worker safety, as well as strategies and tools for enhancing lone worker safety. Additionally, Tiro shares a sneak peek of some findings uncovered in a forthcoming study that SafetyLine Lone Worker will release later this year.
Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions:
Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions.
Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 - 25min - 251 - A Look at the Business of Safety: Protecting People While Driving Profitability
Business and safety are two topics that go hand-in-hand. Yet, the business side of safety is not something that’s often discussed.
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Gavin Coyle, a Global Safety leader, CEO, safety influencer and business Board Advisor with over 25 years of experience holding safety leadership and business consulting positions, sheds light on this subject and talks about how looking at finances can benefit both a company and its employees.
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 20min - 250 - Preventing Arc Flash and Shock Hazards
Electrical safety expert Zarheer Jooma, P.E., IEEE (SM’17), an electrical engineer with e-Hazard, which provides arc flash and electrical safety training, shares insights into adequate risk assessment, the kinds of necessary PPE, common human errors that often lead to arch flash incidents, and key elements that go into effective electrical safety training programs.
Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions:
Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions.
Developed by leading experts, NFPA products and solutions help your business improve performance to complete more projects, retain top talent, increase profits, and help reduce loss or damage to people and property. Contact an NFPA Global Solutions Specialist today for a customized recommendation of the best NFPA products and services to help meet your business goals. To learn more, visit www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Onsite
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 24min - 249 - Prioritizing Mental Health in Workplace Safety
Construction Safety Week runs May 1-5, and a big component of this year’s event is how everyone involved in a construction project can own and act on safety to positively impact the mental health safety of their coworkers. Ralph Blessing, a professor at Columbia Southern University, discusses the importance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace.
A special thank you to Columbia Southern University:
For 30 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in occupational safety and health education. Taught by experienced safety experts, CSU’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in occupational safety and health are recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Programs. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/OHS or call (877) 347-6050 to learn more.
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 31min - 248 - OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial TeamMon, 09 Jan 2023 - 15min
- 247 - Top Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace in 2023Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 10min
- 246 - Safety Goals: Resolutions Aren’t Just for the New YearMon, 19 Dec 2022 - 12min
- 245 - Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 15min
- 244 - The Right Testing Solution is Key to Your Hearing Conservation Program
Let's talk testing for occupational hearing loss. Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SHOEBOX's Alexa Gough to talk all about Hearing Conservation Programs, hearing testing and more.
A special thank you to SHOEBOX
SHOEBOX is the maker of the world’s first automated audiometer purpose built for occupational hearing testing. For almost a decade, SHOEBOX has been leading the evolution of hearing testing solutions and was the first to optimize for testing outside of a sound booth or mobile clinic. SHOEBOX has helped 1000s of customers and some of the most recognizable brands globally take back control of their testing program. Employers and Health and Safety Professionals rely on SHOEBOX to help them save time, save money, and improve compliance. Think outside the booth with SHOEBOX. Learn more at shoebox.md/safetypod
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 43min - 243 - Healthy Workplaces: Protecting Workers from Seasonal IllnessesMon, 05 Dec 2022 - 11min
- 242 - Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will EvolveMon, 28 Nov 2022 - 13min
- 241 - Protecting Data is Essential to Worker SafetyMon, 21 Nov 2022 - 12min
- 240 - Choosing Effective Safety Training MethodsMon, 14 Nov 2022 - 12min
- 239 - Staying Up to Date: How NFPA is Digitizing Codes and Standards
Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with NFPA LiNK Director Kyle Spencer to talk all about NFPA’s inspiration for LiNK, recent updates to the program and the future of digitization at NFPA.
A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering their mission.
NFPA LiNK™ is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital NFPA® codes and standards. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK™ you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 17min - 238 - Stop the Job: Don't Risk Injury for ProductivityMon, 07 Nov 2022 - 12min
- 237 - Enhancing Workplace Safety with the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence may sound like something from the future, but it is already changing the way companies enhance their workplace safety programs. On this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SparkCognition's Stephen Gold to talk about how advanced technologies can seamlessly fit in with your program today.
A special thank you to SparkCognition.
SparkCognition's award-winning AI solutions allow organizations to predict future outcomes, optimize processes, and prevent cyberattacks. We partner with the world's industry leaders to analyze, optimize, and learn from data, augment human intelligence, drive profitable growth, and achieve operational excellence. Our patented AI, machine learning, and natural language technologies lead the industry in innovation and accelerate digital transformation. Our solutions allow organizations to solve critical challenges—prevent unexpected downtime, maximize asset performance, optimize prices, and ensure worker safety while avoiding zero-day cyberattacks on essential IT and OT infrastructure. To learn more about how SparkCognition's AI solutions can unlock the power in your data, visit www.sparkcognition.com.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 41min - 236 - Part Two: Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
Editor Sydny Shepard continues to count down the top five most frequently cited standards and what you can be doing to avoid being penalized for not complying with these standards.
A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK, you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently. Learn more at nfpa.org/link
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 13min - 235 - Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
There are a few standards that have dominated the most frequently cited standards list for years. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks a few of them down and explains how to avoid being cited.
A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK, you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently. Learn more at nfpa.org/link
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 12min - 234 - Lockout Compliance: Finding the Right Blueprint for Success
OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Bill Belongea, Safety Services Program Manager at The Master Lock Company to talk about effective ways to enhance your lockout program.
A special thank you to The Master Lock Company.
Nothing is more important than keeping your workers and your facility safe. Nobody understands that better than The Master Lock Company. We have focused on the development of complete lockout/tagout solutions since 1989, when OSHA first issued the regulation on the control of hazardous energy. Today, we offer the industry’s leading portfolio of safety lockout padlocks, devices, and professional services. We consistently provide reliable expert recommendations for turnkey lockout management systems, delivering effective safety solutions to companies in a variety of industries.
When it’s your job to create a safe and compliant workplace, for one site or hundreds, get the confidence that comes with having a true safety partner, The Master Lock Company. Together, we make work environments safer.
Learn more at MasterLock.com/Safety.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 28min - 233 - What’s Going On? Updates on OSHA’s Most Recent Decisions
OSHA has been making moves. Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the latest announcements, news and movements from OSHA in the last few months.
A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK, you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently. Learn more at nfpa.org/link
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 14min - 232 - Mindset Matters: Just One Thought Can Halt Safety Progress
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses why mindset matters, how external struggles can bring internal battles and how you can turn it all around with just one thought.
A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. With NFPA LiNK, you can go by the book without the book to get the job done right faster and more efficiently. Learn more at nfpa.org/link
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 11min - 231 - Protecting Frontline Workers in the Utilities Industry with Connected Safety
Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Blackline Safety's Sean Stinson and NiSource's Prajwal Deshpande to discuss practical implementations of connected technology to enhance worker safety.
A special thank you to Blackline Safety.
Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT. With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with coverage in more than 100 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 185 billion data-points and initiated over five million emergency alerts. https://hubs.ly/Q01lHN_F0
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 24min - 230 - Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC's Suggested COVID-19 Do's & Don'tsMon, 12 Apr 2021 - 12min
- 229 - Safety Speak: COVID-19 is Now the Third Leading Cause of Death for AmericansMon, 05 Apr 2021 - 16min
- 228 - Safety Speak: Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of LaborMon, 29 Mar 2021 - 10min
- 227 - Making Fall Protection Personal: The True Story Behind OSHA’s Top Most Cited StandardThu, 25 Mar 2021 - 23min
- 226 - Safety Speak: Employees & COVID-19 Vaccines - How to Thoughtfully Encourage VaccinationMon, 22 Mar 2021 - 12min
- 225 - Safety Speak: Returning to the Office: Here's the COVID-19 Precautions Employees ExpectMon, 15 Mar 2021 - 10min
- 224 - PPE for Women: Why Fit MattersWed, 10 Mar 2021 - 13min
- 223 - Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020Mon, 08 Mar 2021 - 09min
- 222 - Safety Speak: Expanding the Definition for Workplace ImpairmentMon, 01 Mar 2021 - 10min
- 221 - The Safety Gap — Challenges in Gas DetectionThu, 25 Feb 2021 - 18min
- 220 - Safety Directors Have Spoken: Footwear Struggles You Might be HavingMon, 22 Feb 2021 - 35min
- 219 - Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia
On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss OSHA’s latest news to update the Hazard Communication Standard, the investigation into a poultry plant gas leak that killed 6 people and injured 12 more as well as a look into calls on OSHA and the CDC to issue Guidance on Preventing Occupational Exposures Due to Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 10min - 218 - Safety Speak: Nonfatal Injury Trends in the Construction IndustryMon, 08 Feb 2021 - 10min
- 217 - Safety Speak: When will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Available to Industrial Workers?Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 11min
- 216 - Safety Speak: A Season for Change — New OSHA Leadership and a Plan to Defeat COVID-19Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 09min
- 215 - Combustible Dust: Sampling, Testing and Removal with Dr. Russell OgleWed, 20 Jan 2021 - 22min
- 214 - Safety Speak: OSHA & The Biden Administration—What to ExpectMon, 18 Jan 2021 - 10min
- 213 - Safety Speak: New Guidance on FFCRA, OSHA Deadline for Injury and Illness Records and COVID-19 VaccinesMon, 11 Jan 2021 - 09min
- 212 - Safety Speak: A Look at 2021 with a 20/20 PerspectiveMon, 04 Jan 2021 - 09min
- 211 - Safety Speak: First COVID-19 International Guidelines, Study on Telecommuting and the Rise in Workplace FatalitiesMon, 21 Dec 2020 - 10min
- 210 - Connecting Dust Collection and Compliance with IoT Remote MonitoringTue, 15 Dec 2020 - 33min
- 209 - Safety Speak: Construction Safety Standard, FDA Approves New COVID-19 Test, and Selecting the Right PPE for Your WorksiteMon, 14 Dec 2020 - 09min
- 208 - Safety Speak: Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations, Influenza Post-Exposure Prevention and the CDC’s Decision on Coronavirus VaccinationsMon, 07 Dec 2020 - 09min
- 207 - Safety Speak: Drug Testing for Transportation, Meat Industry Injuries and Holiday Workplace SafetyMon, 30 Nov 2020 - 11min
- 206 - Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global StandardsTue, 24 Nov 2020 - 11min
- 205 - Safety Speak: Correctional Worker Safety, Office Ventilation and Staying Safe This ThanksgivingMon, 23 Nov 2020 - 08min
- 204 - Safety Speak: COVID-19 Vaccination & Treatments—Everything You Need to KnowMon, 16 Nov 2020 - 10min
- 203 - The Importance and Impact of a Strong Safety Training Program
Setting expectations and standards through a strong safety training program is just one of the best ways to create a strong safety culture. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Earl Johnson, Director of Safety for the Prepared Foods Segment at Tyson Foods, to discuss the impact and importance of implementing a training program that works for leadership and employees.
Wed, 11 Nov 2020 - 25min - 202 - Safety Speak: Structural Guide for Fire Fighting, ASSP's Partnership with NECA, and New Coronavirus Rules and RestrictionsMon, 09 Nov 2020 - 09min
- 201 - Safety Speak: Wildfire Smoke, COVID-19 Case Surges in the U.S. and Mental Health Resources for the Workplace
In this Safety Speak episode of the podcast we will discuss Washington’s proposed regulation to protect workers from wildfire smoke, new surges in Coronavirus cases and decreases in the antibodies that create “virus immunity.” Towards the end, we will go in-depth on mental health in the age of COVID-19 – how employees might be at an increased risk for mental health issues and how employers can help.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 10min - 200 - Safety Speak: Target OSHA Citations, Flu Season, and When Will We See a COVID-19 Vaccine?Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 09min
- 199 - Hazard Communication — An Employer's Guide to Understanding HazCom
Hazard Communication has consistently sat near the top of OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for quite a while now. To understand why, and dive a little deeper into the subject, I interviewed Stephen Badger, a safety management consultant with 34 years’ experience with Hazard Communication. Check out this episode to learn more about the history of the standard, the requirements to comply and how you can avoid citations.
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 - 43min - 198 - Safety Speak: Most Dangerous U.S. Jobs, OSHA's COVID-19 Recording Requirements and a New Electrical Safety CampaignMon, 19 Oct 2020 - 10min
- 197 - Safety Speak: Temporary Respirator Guidance, Distracted Driving and Airborne VirusesMon, 12 Oct 2020 - 09min
- 196 - The Future of Safety: Expanding Construction and Oil & Gas EducationWed, 07 Oct 2020 - 19min
- 195 - Safety Speak: Hazardous Chemical Exposure, OSHA's Updated Coronavirus FAQ and Safety LeadershipMon, 05 Oct 2020 - 06min
- 194 - The Connected WorkerTue, 29 Sep 2020 - 16min
- 193 - Safety Speak: Agriculture Industry Partnership, Health Care Worker Safety and OSHA Nonprofit Grants
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some top headlines in the safety industry, including a new partnership with ASSP and the Agriculture Safety and Health Council of America, the World Health Organization’s call for health care worker safety and millions of dollars in grants awarded to nonprofit organizations by OSHA.
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 06min - 192 - Safety Speak: OSHA Final Rule on Cranes, Coronavirus Citations and Overall Worker HealthMon, 21 Sep 2020 - 05min
- 191 - Confined Spaces Defined: Hazards, Standards & TrainingWed, 16 Sep 2020 - 40min
- 190 - Safety Speak: Worker Healthcare Options, Coronavirus Citations and WildfiresMon, 14 Sep 2020 - 05min
- 189 - Safety Speak: Labor Day, COVID-19 Treatments and National Preparedness MonthMon, 07 Sep 2020 - 05min
- 188 - Safety Speak: Transportation Safety, COVID-19 Reinfection, and AIHA New Guidance for First RespondersMon, 31 Aug 2020 - 05min
- 187 - Your FR/AR Questions — Answered: Weather PreparednessThu, 27 Aug 2020 - 20min
- 186 - Safety Speak: U.S. Leading Causes of Death, Worker Virus Protection and Ladder SafetyMon, 24 Aug 2020 - 05min
- 185 - Introducing Safety Speak! New Weekly Mini EpisodesMon, 17 Aug 2020 - 05min
- 184 - Controlling Hazardous Dusts in Manufacturing & Processing FacilitiesMon, 27 Jul 2020 - 18min
- 183 - Your FR/AR PPE Questions—Answered: Hygiene & SafetyThu, 25 Jun 2020 - 22min
- 182 - ASSP Safety 2020: Benefits of a Virtual ConferenceTue, 16 Jun 2020 - 22min
- 181 - ASSP Safety 2020: Transitioning to the Digital SpaceMon, 15 Jun 2020 - 20min
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