ASSP Safety Podcasts: Recent Episodes
ASSP Safety Podcasts
Sponsored by Fastenal. Eddie Gillespie, National Account Safety Specialist a Fastenal, discusses the importance of providing your team high quality PPE to protect them from hazards and risks they face on the job. He also shares some of the latest innovations in PPE and how they are providing a greater level of protection for workers on the job.
Danny Smith, Senior Consultant at SafeStart, joins us to discuss the danger of placing blame in the aftermath of workplace incidents and the impact it can have on your culture. He also shares why transparency and communication are so important to creating workplaces where team members feel empowered to speak up about workplace conditions and offer suggestions for improvement.
Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director of CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, shares why construction workers are at a higher risk of suicide than those in other industries, the role of opioid use in the rate of suicide among construction workers and steps you can take to help support your team’s physical and mental well-being.
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Sponsored by Grainger. Matt Law and Jordan Schlittler of Grainger join our latest episode to help set the record straight about misconceptions in occupational safety and health. They offer insights on NFPA 70E and its relationship to OSHA, requirements for inspecting equipment, safety standards and regulations, recordkeeping, training, technology and more.
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Tom West, Vice President and Global Practice Leader at MākuSafe and co-author of “Safety and Wearable Technology: Impact, Applications and Implementation in Industry,” explores how wearable tools can help safety professionals assess risks and make data-driven decisions to improve conditions for their workforce. He discusses different applications where wearable tech can provide real-time insights on the hazards and risks workers face on the job.
Sponsored by Netradyne. Adam Kahn, Chief Business Officer at Netradyne, shares how positive engagement and recognition can help motivate fleet drivers to practice safe driving techniques. He discusses methods for coaching your team on how to operate safely, as well as using rewards to recognize safe behaviors.
Scott Gaddis, Vice President, Global Practice Leader – Safety and Health at Intelex Technologies, joins us to discuss how mobile technology is changing the way safety professionals can access information and collect and analyze data to improve their management systems. He also shares how tools like artificial intelligence and wearable technology can help you engage with your workforce and create a stronger culture.
Steven Guillory, Quality and Risk Manager, City of Houston Public Works and Engineering, shares the journey of implementing the ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard in the City of Houston and the impact it had on reducing injuries and improving culture. He discusses the collaboration among stakeholders to help support the needs of each individual department and improve the safety and health of the workforce.
This week, we’re joined by Safety 2025 Opening and Closing General Session speakers Shasta Nelson and Liz Bohannon. They share why making connections in the workplace is critical to worker well-being and building a strong culture. They also discuss the risks associated with workers feeling isolated and share tips for creating a warm and welcoming workplace where team members feel supported.
Sponsored by RescueStat. Dana Miller, Chief Experience Officer at RescueStat, shares tips for developing an effective management program for the automated external defibrillators at your workplace. She discusses the benefits of remote monitoring to ensure that AEDs are effective when needed and in compliance with applicable regulations.
In a special bonus episode, ASSP President Pam Walaski and Kathy Seabrook, CEO and Founder of Global Solutions, Inc. and co-author of Connecting the Dots: Environment, Health Safety and Sustainability, discuss the value that the workforce brings to the workplace and the importance of collaboration to improving safety and health. They also show how you can improve communication within your organization to demonstrate the value that safety brings to your reputation and bottom line.
In this encore episode, Tom Bobick, David May and Cheryl Ambrose share how the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 standard can help prevent heat stress among your workforce. They discuss acclimatizing workers to the heat, the signs and symptoms of heat stress and how to care for workers experiencing heat-related illness.
Gabe Encarnacion, Allison Short and Josh Russell of the “Illusion of Safety” podcast join us to discuss how collaborating with fellow professionals helps them expand their knowledge, solve problems and develop in their careers. They also share tips for how to connect with others at safety conferences and make the most of your experience.
In this special bonus episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly speaks with Jim Frederick, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA and currently principal at NexusHSE.
They discuss some of the keys to success for being an effective safety leader, the importance of data in decision making and the role of collaboration between associations, organizations and government agencies in helping create safer and healthier workplaces.
Bruce Main, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z244 Committee shares how the Z244 standard can help control hazardous energy through lockout/tagout and alternative methods. He discusses steps you can take to ensure your workforce is properly trained on how to properly isolate or control different forms of hazardous energy to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
Jason Galoozis, Safety Director at PremiStar, shares how AI tools can create engaging training materials that can help improve engagement and retention among your workforce. He shares how to develop and use avatars to conduct training, write scripts on safety and health topics and help ensure learners retain information.
Natasha Porter, Chief Customer Officer at Benchmark Gensuite, shares how AI is impacting the world of workplace safety and health. She discusses how these tools can help safety professionals reduce risks, improve processes and prevent incidents in their workplaces.
In this special bonus episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly and President Pam Walaksi speak with Jon Anderson, managing consultant of the Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG), and Scott McCally, president of Auto-Bake Serpentine.
They discuss how hygienic-designed equipment helps improve worker safety and increases efficiency, and how industry consensus standards provide guidance on how to design equipment in a more hygienic manner.
In this encore episode, David Von Drehle, author of “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America”, shares the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which took place on March 25, 1911. David discusses the conditions workers faced during that period, the circumstances surrounding the fire and the impact the fire had in raising awareness of unsafe working conditions and helping improve workplace safety in the decades that followed.
Cody Rosier, CEO and Founder of Zalemo, joins us to discuss process safety management and how it applies to different work environments. He also shares tips for developing a process to help ensure that your facilities and those you work with are in compliance with OSHA’s process safety management standard.
Pete Susca, Principal at OpX Safety, shares tips for identifying hazards before they lead to incidents and helping those in your organization better understand safety risks. He also discusses case studies from the field of how examining processes and tasks can help better protect workers and improve your organization’s bottom line.
Wes Wheeler and Jim Evans, Chair and Vice Chair of the ANSI/ASSP A10.1 Committee, join us to discuss how the recently updated A10.1 standard can help support your pre-project and pre-task planning for construction work. They share how engaging with your workforce can help you develop a better understanding of the tasks being done and how they can be completed safely.
Alan Mar, Vice Chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z15 Committee, shares how the Z15 standard can help you assess and manage the risks your fleet drivers encounter on the road. He discusses how safety professionals and drivers can familiarize themselves with the operational environment in order to prepare for whatever conditions they may face behind the wheel.
Cody Rappoport, Director of Product Engineering, Fall Protection at WernerCo. and member of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee, shares how to choose the proper fall protection equipment and controls based on the hazards present at the job site. He also discusses the importance of providing your workers proper fitting PPE and the role of shock absorbers in protecting workers in the event of a fall.
Sponsored by Avetta. Scott DeBow, director of health, safety & environmental at Avetta, examines the current landscape of occupational safety and health and how safety professionals can help their organizations manage risks in an ever-changing environment. He discusses the impact of ESG and AI, as well as how to measure safety performance and develop an effective workforce strategy.
The Case for Safety Podcast brings you conversations with workplace safety experts across industries. Every other Monday, learn how to manage risks, mitigate hazards and create a strong culture. From preventing falls and controlling hazardous energy to operating in confined spaces and measuring safety performance, The Case for Safety Podcast has the insights you need to create safer and healthier workplaces.
Doug Pontsler, chairman and managing director of COVE: Center of Visual Expertise, joins us to share the role of visual literacy in performing risk assessments, mitigating hazards and conducting incident investigations. He offers tips for helping your workforce better identify hazards on the job site and how a more visually literate workforce can help foster a positive culture at your organization.
In this encore presentation, Tim Page-Bottorff, Senior Consultant at SafeStart, shares how his military experience helped prepare him for a career in the safety profession. He offers advice to those currently serving in the military about how to make a successful transition into a career, and discusses the value and experience that military veterans can bring employers.
Erika Winning, Global EHS Manager at DAP Global Inc., discusses how to connect with your operations team and your workforce to gather meaningful feedback about how to improve your safety and health management system. She shares stories from the field about how to break down barriers within your organization, have meaningful conversations with stakeholders and build a strong culture.
Sponsored by Grainger. Matt Law, manager of customer growth strategy, safety at Grainger and Dan Snyder, chief executive officer at Safety Mentor, discuss current trends in how organizations are using technology to improve their safety and health management systems. They also share how tools like artificial intelligence can help safety professionals be more productive and efficient on the job site.
Sponsored by Veriforce. Being effective as a safety professional involves building relationships and reducing risks. James Junkin, Chief Executive Officer of Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services, joins our latest episode to share how deep dive contractor assessments can help you identify gaps in your safety and health management systems and find effective solutions.
Scott DeBow, Director of Health, Safety & Environmental at Avetta, shares how industry consensus standards have helped him develop as a safety professional in working with companies to develop effective safety and health management systems. He discusses the impact these standards can have in providing definition for what safety success looks like and getting everyone in the organization working towards that goal.
Implementing a safety management system may seem daunting to small and mid-sized businesses, but there are resources that can help. Greg Zigulis, president of Sixth Sense Safety Solutions, joins our latest episode to share how to get on a path to continuous improvement. Zigulis discusses how taking a systems thinking approach can help organizations assess the current state of their management system to identify gaps and areas for improvement. He also shares how standards like ANSI/ASSP Z10 can help provide small and mid-sized businesses a framework for developing and implementing their safety management system.
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Sponsored by SafeStart. Safety training is an essential part of onboarding employees.
Larry Pearlman, senior safety consultant at SafeStart, joins our latest episode to share how you can bring new team members up to speed on the safety and health protocols at your workplace.
Crunching numbers may not be your thing, but budgeting is an important part of a safety professional’s role. Jennifer Hsu, environmental health safety specialist at Milestone Technologies, Inc., joins our latest episode to share how to build the budget you need and ensure it’s used effectively.
Millions of children throughout the world are exploited for their labor. Bob Drane and Barney Burns join our latest episode to discuss the hazards these children face and what can be done to protect them.
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Dr. Jessica Kriegel, chief scientist of workplace culture at Culture Partners and Safety 2024 opening keynote speaker, joins us to discuss how to develop a culture that achieves your objectives and adapts to the ever-changing world of work.
Sponsored by Veriforce. Sam Rayborn, director of supply chain and procurement at Veriforce, joins us to discuss how effectively managing the procurement process and supply chain risks can help improve safety and business performance.
Kelly Triece, senior ecologist at Adaptation Environmental Services, joins us to discuss steps you can take to prevent snakes from coming on your job sites and how to train your workforce on what to do if they encounter one.
Sponsored by U.S. Compliance. This week, we’re joined by Kevin Weaver and Michelle Tessmer of U.S. Compliance for a conversation about the role of safety professionals in protecting the environment.
They discuss why its important for safety professionals to understand the impact that their facilities have on the environment and how they can ensure they are in compliance with environmental regulations.
This week, Tom Bobick, David May, and Cheryl Ambrose of the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 subcommittee join us to discuss how the A10.50 standard can help you prevent heat stress on the job site. They share tips on how to acclimatize workers to the heat and help them stay cool throughout the day, as well as how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of heat stress.
Russell Duren, Lead Safety Specialist – Quality Assurance at Pro Management Group, joins us to discuss the current state of fall prevention and protection and how to improve conditions for workers at height. He shares how organizations can shift away from an over reliance on PPE and use the hierarchy of controls and prevention through design methods to address fall hazards.
Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, Inc, joins us to discuss how safety professionals can develop a strategy to align their objectives with those of their organization. He shares his 10 focus necessities and how each can help set priorities and improve safety and business performance.
This week, we’re joined by Jo Pina, Vice President of EHS at Verde, for a conversation about developing an effective safety policy for your organization. Jo discusses elements to include in your policy, the stakeholders that should be involved, how to communicate the policy to your workforce and adapt it to the changing work environment.
This week, we’re joined by Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA, for a conversation about OSHA compliance and how safety professionals can familiarize themselves with the standards applicable to their industries. Zach also discusses recordkeeping requirements and the process of recording and reporting incidents to OSHA.
From our archive, Matt Jacquel, Vice President, National Construction Risk Control Consultant at McGriff Insurance, shares how using the hierarchy of controls can help improve ladder safety in the workplace. He also offers guidance on how safety professionals can help address the risks associated with ladders.
Matt Law, manager of customer safety strategy at Grainger, joins us to discuss the implications of AI for workplace safety and health. He shares practical uses of AI to improve processes and procedures as well as what’s on the horizon.
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.
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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 […]
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.
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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.
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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.
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 Professional
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 […]
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.
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 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marjory Anderson, CSP, joins us to discuss the steps you can take to help ensure fall protection equipment will keep workers safe when operating at height.
Jim Howe, CSP, joins us to share his insights on how applying systems thinking can help improve safety and health in your workplace.
Georgi Popov, Ph.D., CSP, ARM, SMS, QEP, joins the podcast for a conversation about the value of a risk-based safety education and how to improve risk assessment and management at your organization.
Ken Clayman, Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, joins the podcast to discuss the key steps to conducting an effective occupational safety and health management system audit.
ASSP President Deb Roy shares her perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted workplace safety and health, and how safety professionals can help prepare their organizations for the future.
Maggie Mortali, Senior Director at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins us to discuss how to develop a compassionate and supportive workplace culture that can help prevent some of the workplace factors that can lead to suicide.
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Ken Clayman, lead associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, discusses the keys to success for planning an occupational safety and health management system audit
Mike Morand and Shanon Beekman of the ANSI/ASSP A10.5 Subcommittee discuss the updated ANSI/ASSP A10.5 standard and the guidance it provides for the safe use of material hoists on construction and demolition sites.
Tim Fisher and Lauren Bauerschmidt of the ASSP Standards Department discuss the Z10 implementation guide and how it can help you improve safety and health management at your organization.
Eric Voight of the ANSI/ASSP A10 committee shares best practices for keeping workers safe during trenching and excavation operations.
Terry Ketchum of the ANSI/ASSP Z9 Committee explains how improving the ventilation and indoor air quality at your workplace can help lead to healthier and more comfortable work environments.
ASSP President-Elect Deb Roy discusses how you can prepare your workplace workers’ return to the work site amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Michael, Director of Consulting Services, Exponent EHF, shares tips on creating a more comfortable, healthier and ergonomically sound workspace for those who work remotely.
Jeff Dalto, Workplace Learning and Performance Professional, Convergence Training and Vector Solutions, shares resources safety professionals can utilize to conduct training while many workers operate remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ken Clayman, Lead Associate at Booz, Allen, Hamilton, talks about how employer, safety professionals and workers can cope with the stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Serpe, President, SafetyFirstna Inc., discusses the steps employers and safety professionals can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Tim Fisher, Director of Standards and Technical Services at ASSP, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and how to address it in the workplace.
ASSP President-Elect Deb Roy answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and how to address it in the workplace.
ASSP President-Elect Deb Roy answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and how to address it in the workplace.
Scott Schneider of the ANSI/ASSP A10.46 Subcommittee explains measures you can put in place on construction and demolition sites to protect workers’ hearing.
Remi Fluette, ASSP Transportation Practice Specialty Administrator, shares how a tool from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) can help you improve the safety of your motor vehicle fleet and its drivers.
Tina Angley and Rick Blanchette of ASSP discuss how you can share your expertise with the safety community by writing for Professional Safety or authoring an ASSP technical publication.
Michael Serpe of the ANSI/ASSP A10.44 Subcommittee shares how you can identify and mitigate different sources of hazardous energy on construction and demolition sites.
Greg Small of the Z359.18 Subcommittee talks about the important role of fall protection anchorage in protecting workers operating at height and how to select the proper anchorage for different tasks.
Dan Henn of the Z359.14 Subcommittee explains the role of self-retracting devices in fall protection and best practices for using them to protect workers at height.
Jeff Dalto of the Z490.2 Subcommittee discusses how to use e-learning as a tool to improve your safety, health and environmental training to make training stick with your workers.
Jeff Dalto of the Z490 Committee shares best practices for training your workers on how to operate safely to protect themselves, their coworkers, the environment and the public.
Terry Ketchum of the ANSI/ASSP Z117 Committee reviews the proper steps for entering, operating in and exiting confined spaces, as well as how to develop a confined space rescue plan.
Jim Howe of the ANSI/ASSP Z10 Committee shares the latest updates to the ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard and how this latest revision can help you improve your safety and health management system.
Stephanie Pratt of the Z15.3 Subcommittee discusses how automation is changing the world of motor vehicle fleets, and what these technological advancements mean for fleet safety.