The Safety Struggle: Recent Episodes
Dr. Linda F. Martin
A podcast that will change your views on workplace safety, businesses, organizations, and the safety establishment. Interviews and opinions from people from all walks of life that have a struggle to discuss about workplace safety. Not your average safety podcast.
This episode is a re-cast of an interview that James Junkin (Safety Outlaw) did with Dr. I. David Daniels for his Psychological Health and Safety USA Podcast. (Check it out!)
Dr. Daniels is a dear friend and an innovator and advocate in the field of psychosocial and psychological safety in the workplace and beyond.
Enjoy this episode from Dr. Daniels' podcast where James and David get real about keeping workers safe in new and innovate ways, especially in the oil and gas industry.
This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit.
This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com)
This episode is a re-cast of an interview that Dr. Martin did with Dr. I. David Daniels for his Psychological Health and Safety USA Podcast. (Check it out!)
Dr. Daniels is a dear friend and an innovator and advocate in the field of psychosocial and psychological safety in the workplace and beyond.
Enjoy this episode from Dr. Daniels' podcast where two dear friends get real about keeping workers safe in new and innovate ways.
This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit.
Tiffany Castagno joins The Safety Struggle to talk with Dr. Martin about everything and anything, HR, safety, life, and finding your passions in life and work. It's no secret to anyone that follows Tiffany on LinkedIn that she has vibe that is un-mistakenly human, authentic, grounded, and so, so, so real. If you don't follow her content, you should! Tiffany is the owner of CEPHR, Inc., providing Human Resources support for SMBs & Founders to build infrastructures-to-scale, strong Employer Brands, engaged teams, & Cultures where people want to stay." This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs, and by Slice Products, Inc, maker of innovative cutting tools that reimagine every aspect of tool use from the perspective of safety, ergonomics, and efficiency (www.sliceproducts.com).
This episode of The Safety Struggle Dr. Martin takes with J.R. Kitchens about cutting his safety chops in Alaska working for the family business. You will enjoy hearing J.R. talk about being handed safety as a new role as a young man in a dangerous business and keeping it real with workers. J.R. also has many other talents including voice over work (check out our new intro and outro!), hosting shows in Nashville, and working in the radio business - most recently with Voice of Wreaths Across America. This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com)
Say "hello" to Raghuvaran Chakkravarthy. He is a Safety Director for Federal Projects at one of the largest construction companies in the world and he is a former student of Dr. Martin's. The "student becomes the master" is exactly what you look for in successful students and Raghu is just that! Raghu talks with Dr. Martin about the start of his interest in professional safety practice, through his current position, and what might be next. What is great about Raghu is that he is always thinking and connecting with workers. Even better? He talks about the value of learning from each other on a job site and how to pay that knowledge forward to others.
On this episode of The Safety Struggle, hear from Betty Stout, one of the Podcast Hosts from the former "Dragging Up 6.0" podcast. We like Betty's style and hope you do too! Dr. Martin and Betty Jo talk about a wide range of topics from the highs and lows of traveling for a construction safety career, to connecting with workers, and everything in between. Non-stop laughs throughout the show. Betty shares her philosophy on how safety can be best practiced and being one of the only women on a construction job site. Tune-in as these two ladies muse about taking the "show on the road" by traveling across the U.S. in an R.V. to visit job sites! This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com)
In this episode of The Safety Struggle, Ken Hunt, Environmental Health and Safety Director at The Andersons, challenges Dr. Martin to a safety discussion cage match of sorts. Ken brings with him a wealth of experience that ranges from operations and field safety, to safety program management. Dr. Martin and Ken discuss the elements of developing and mentoring new safety professionals, Dr. Martin's dislike for the term "para-professionals", and trying to stay away from the "it depends" answer. Tune in to this episode for a discussion on which "dials" to turn when attempting to adjust safety program implementation tactics and to make strong, meaninful connection to workers where it matters most - at the point of task AND in their hearts and minds. This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs.
This episode of The Safety Struggle has been graciously provided for re-cast by Slice Products "Slice Labs" podcast. Instead of having a guest on The Safety Struggle, Dr. Martin sat down with Slice Labs podcast host, Mary Conquest, to discuss the topic "The Safety Profession: Where are We and Where Do We Go From Here?" Here is the description: "This week on Safety Labs by Slice: Ep. 22 Dr Linda Martin. Linda explores the growing rift between safety in theory and safety in practice. She argues that certain sections of the HSE community are overcomplicating safety and urges both sides of the debate to come together to move safety management forward." This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com)
Mike Flynn, Corporate Safety Director at Barnard Construction Company, Inc. in Bozeman, Montana, sits down to chat with Dr. Martin about a wide range of topics, most importantly - the human side of safety practice. The conversation on this episode illustrates a career (Mike's career) that can begin in other disciplines and wind itself to safety with a series of "aha" moments. This is a necessary episode for both new and seasoned practitioners, as Mike talks eloquently about what it takes to be a great safety professional, and how to mentor and be mentored in this complicated field. Most importantly, there are take-aways from this episode that illustrate that "The Safety Struggle" is REAL and you have to dig deep on a multi-faceted personal level to be successful. Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com)
On this episode of The Safety Struggle, Mike Borgschatz, Chief Operating Officer at Estvold Oil Services and Vice Chair of the SafeLand Board of Directors sites down to chat about rising through the ranks in the oil and gas industry. Mike discusses how safety came to the forefront of his duties in operations, leading with integrity, and focusing on getting safety to the workers through onboarding, orientation, and training. Estvold has a program progression for onboarding workers in safe work practices from the time they are hired through their tenure with the company. Sit back and relax as Mike shares insights from his progression to COO at Estvold and his plans to help safety professionals to get "real world" experience (attention interns, stay tuned until the end of the episode for an offer of a lifetime!) This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs, and by Slice Products, Inc, maker of innovative cutting tools that reimagine every aspect of tool use from the perspective of safety, ergonomics, and efficiency (www.sliceproducts.com).
Chris Brophy, Director of EHS at The Berg Corporation (Berg Demolition), brings his "A" game to The Safety Struggle with tales of his former life as an extreme sports business owner and professional paintball player. Chris talks with Dr. Martin about his winding road to his present position in the safety profession, beginning with several years in logistics in the United States Air Force, followed by his participation in the former "Battlefields to Oilfields" program, an oilfield skills and safety training program designed to help veterans obtain careers in the oil and gas industry. Chris talks about the skills that are necessary to be successful in bridging the gaps between safety and different departments in the organizational structure, and how to make the most impact with interpersonal skills in a field atmosphere. Lots of good stories in this episode (and a few swears too - sorry!) This episode is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk (www.veriforce.com), and by Slice Products, Inc, maker of innovative cutting tools that reimagine every aspect of tool use from the perspective of safety, ergonomics, and efficiency (www.sliceproducts.com).
Josh Barkley, Safety Professional and Innovator, joins The Safety Struggle to talk about the barriers and pitfalls of an entry level safety professional working to get experience in the safety profession. Josh began his safety career while he was still in college at Murray State University through student internships at LynondellBasell (petrochemical industry) and Beltline (electrical contracting), and Fibonacci (hemp building materials). After graduating in December of 2019 (right before COVID), Josh worked briefly for a upstream oil and gas company, before being laid off during the pandemic. During this downtime, Josh came up with the ideas of www.SafeSourceMarketplace.com - created by a safety professional FOR safety interns, aspiring safety professionals, and hiring organizations to connect and grow together - organically. This episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs.
Tiffany Rice is an Assistant Professor with West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension Service serves as the Assistant Director of the National Resource Center OSHA Training Institute Education Center. On this episode of The Safety Struggle, Tiffany and Dr. Martin discuss a wide range of topics - the oil and gas industry, finding safety through family connections, organic farming, and much more. When Tiffany is not at WVU, you can find her at Pike Mountain Farm, a pasture raised livestock farm focusing on ethically and sustainably raised meat. Interestingly, organic farming is something that Dr. Martin and Tiffany have in common! This episode is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk. Check them out at www.veriforce.com
Bill Walker, Sr. HSE Leader at Batallion Oil and Chair of the SafeLand Board of Directors, sits down with Dr. Martin for a chat about a wide range of topics. Bill and Linda discuss industrial hygiene, oil and gas, motorcycles, and SafeLand's mission during their chat on The Safety Struggle. Bill has a career that has spanned eight years in the National Guard, work in the hazardous chemical industry, shipyards, and oil and gas - both in the U.S. and abroad. Another great podcast with an exceptional EHS leader! The episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs.
In this episode of The Safety Struggle, Dr. Martin sits down with Justin DeFlumeri, the Owner of Optimal Safety providing safety, training, and development throughout the New England area. Linda and Justin met as Professor and Student, respectively, at Keene State College. Justin talks about what brought him to professional safety practice and the things that drive him forward in the profession. One of the things that Justin and Dr. Martin have in common are careers in consulting. They share the pros and cons of consulting (and a few stories) with The Safety Struggle listeners in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk. Check them out at www.veriforce.com
On this episode of The Safety Struggle, Kelli Bettenhausen (Senior Consultant at JMJ Associates) sits down with Linda Martin to discuss a wide range of safety leadership topics INCLUDING how poetry relates to safety practice. Kelli coaches leaders to develop strategies and sustainable plans for organization and personal growth/development. She creates an environment for learning and skill development via workshops and teams to increase quality and productivity, while focusing on the safety and wellbeing of individuals. This episode is a REALLY good one and fits The Safety Struggle's reputation for "not your average safety podcast" - great discussion with a great leader! The episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com for all your safety management system, audit, and safety program development needs.
The Safety Struggle welcomes Bill Henderson to the show to talk about his journey into and through many industries while keeping an eye on safety. Aerospace, steel, oil and gas, teaching, loss control - you name it, Bill has been working his hardest to make a difference for workers on the front line. Bill and Linda tell a bunch of stories about their shared passion for making personal relationships and communication the foundation of changing workers' hearts and minds about safe work practices. This episode is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk. Check them out at www.veriforce.com
This week on The Safety Struggle, Dr. Martin sits down with Ryan Green who currently works at NASA as a Safety, Quality and Mission Assurance Leader. How does someone like Ryan "luck out" to get a job like he has now? - let me give you a hint - it's not luck, it's GRIT. Ryan talks candidly about his path from a high school graduate to his current position and love for the safety profession. What is striking about Ryan's path is the many times that he questioned his direction and made adjustments to his "plan" with the help of his family to realize his dreams. The biggest take-away from this episode should be that you can do anything you set your mind to if you dig in with a little grit and reflection. The episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com
Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies returns to The Safety Struggle to talk about leading from the middle, including a wide-range of things including vulnerability, linking shields, and being "enough". When it comes to "building a legacy that far surpasses your legend", it takes a ton of self-reflection and breaking of barriers associated with how you see others and how you see yourself. It's always a treat to hear Mikel and Linda talk about putting emotional intelligence into your leadership and safety practice. This episode is sponsored by Veriforce, the world's premier Supply Chain Risk Performance Network. Veriforce helps your organization stay ahead of risk. Check them out at www.veriforce.com
This episode of The Safety Struggle features Yara Ramirez Carillo, the host of the up-and-coming Spanish language safety podcast "Seguridad en mente". Yara reached out The Safety Struggle's host, Dr. Martin, to inquire about starting a podcast of her own that focuses on providing occupational health and safety information in Spanish for the hispanic workforce. There wasn't a whole lot of coaching needed, as Yara has a finish AND a mission for "Seguridad en mente" that is both ambitious and noble. Yara and Linda not only talk about "Seguridad en mente", but expand their conversation to the issues that face all non-english speaking workers, Yara's background as a degreed chemical engineer, and what her plans are for her future in the safety profession. The episode is sponsored by Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services. Check out Mariner-Gulf at www.marinergulf.com
Shane Oliver was one of the very first guests on The Safety Struggle podcast when Dr. Martin first started in the podcast in late 2020! Although he didn't exactly say "I'll be back!" (like the Terminator) - we've both sort of known that this would be come a great friendship and more episodes. In our first podcast together, Shane and Linda talked about what it was like "coming off the tools" and into safety. A year and a half later, The Safety Struggle audience gets to listen in on a conversation that ranges from kidding among friends/colleagues to what Shane is up to now. This episode is sponsored by National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). Check NASP's offerings from ANSI/ANAB safety certifications that include the Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) to in-person and online training offerings.
Dr. Vince Romero comes to The Safety Struggle straight from a 1-on-1 conversation with Host Linda Martin about the intent of a recent LinkedIn post she made about developing professionally as a safety pro. Light-hearted, great conversation between the two brings some awareness and perspective about what we should be valuing as professionals as we ply our "craft" for the benefit of the workforce. Dr. Romero is a Human Resources, Risk and Safety Manager with a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O). He is a U.S. Air Force Veteran that weaves some excellent analogies to think about from his days in the service. This episode is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). Check out NASP at www.naspweb.com
James Junkin, President of Mariner-Gulf Consulting, sits down with Linda Martin to discuss a plethora of things related to the TRUE reason to be in the "safety business". You know an episode taping GOOD when the guest calls you the "Joe Rogan of safety"! Saving lives, the value of people's different experiences, getting out in the field, and making sure safety professionals know that "one size" of safety does not fit all, are all on the table as these two wind through an hour of story-telling and candid conversation. This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). Check on NASP's live and online courses AND their safety industry accredited certifications at www.naspweb.com
Eric Gislason, the Executive Director of NASP/IASP, sits down with The Safety Struggle to talk about his journey into safety and safety training. Eric and Linda discuss some commonalities they share in their backgrounds and outlooks on what makes a safety professional a valuable resource and member of the safety profession. Eric also shares some insights on the accreditation of the Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) certifications by ANSI/ANAB, and how these credentials add value to the safety profession.
Joe Meadows is the CEO at Opslock, the world's #1 predictive mitigation platform and a Master Mariner who formerly worked in the offshore construction industry. In this episode, Joe sits down with The Safety Struggle to discuss what led to the entrepreneurial adventure that has become Opslock, and why it is important for companies to understand workplace risk and manage hazards before they lead to disasters. Joe discusses what is meant by the term "predictive mitigation" and how Opslock has been working with companies to use predictive software to gather observations that can be distilled into meaningful, predictive data to aid in the management of risk. This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) at www.NASPweb.com - the ANSI/ANAB Accredited Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) certification provider.
McKell Sanderson is a Risk Management and Loss Control Professional in the insurance industry and is currently working on publishing articles in pursuit of his PhD. McKell talks with Dr. Martin about his well-researched thoughts on existing risk management and safety theories. Having worked together previously as PhD student (McKell) and PhD Chairperson (Linda), the conversation centers around pointing out what is broken in many of the past and current safety management system concepts/theories. Are you looking for some ideas about safety and risk that may cause you to take a step back and re-evaluate foundational "principles" and the farcical nature of theories made out to be "silver bullet" solutions? This is the episode for you. This episode is sponsored by National Association of Safety Professionals. www.naspweb.com
Glen Gordon and Linda Martin sit down for a chat about environmental consulting, safety, fine furniture, life, and a 30 year friendship. Glen and Linda began their careers together long ago in the environmental consulting business. Having a similar sense of humor and a healthy respect for each others' intellect helped them form a strong personal and professional bond that has weather the test of time. Glen, now retired and running a handmade furniture business (with award winning furniture), shares thoughts on many things - not all safety - and a few chuckles with his friend Linda This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), home of the ANSI/ANAB accredited Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) certifications. Find them at www.naspweb.com
Edward Ross, the Co-Founder of TradeMutt Workwear and "This Is a Conversation Starter" (TIACS.org), visits The Safety Struggle to talk about how these companies were start Is a company that is fully committed to supporting businesses and programs, both in Australia and overseas, whose purpose and ethos aligns with our unwavering drive to create positive change. TradeMutt makes funky eye catching work wear designed to start conversations about mental health among the blue collar community, helping make an invisible issue impossible to ignore. TIACS.org (This Is a Conversation Starter) connects individuals seeking free counselling services with qualified professionals using funds raised through the sale of TradeMutt gear with an additional tagline of "Don't let this get any harder - text or call." This episode of The Safety Struggle is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) at NASPweb.com
Bill Stettiner sits down with The Safety Struggle to talk about a plethora of things related to leadership and safety. Culture, performance, common sense, cost vs benefit, safety parables, bacon, and more! I love this gentleman philosopher - you should find him on LinkedIn and follow his posts. This episode was sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), home of the ANSI/ANAB Accredited Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) certifications. Validation. Recognition. Competence. www.naspweb.com
The Safety Struggle sits down for what, on a professional and personal level, is an every other week chat with I. David Daniels, safety hero and fire service legend. I. David Daniels is a Board Member on the National Safety Council Board of Directors, a safety consultant, and a retired fire service Deputy Chief and Safety Office. David and "Doc" Martin talk about a wide range of subjects, including current efforts by organizations toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
David is a current PhD student (with Doc Martin serving as his Dissertation Chair) doing important research in the area of psychosocial hazards as perceived by black/African American workers. Anyone wanting to know more about the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals where David is the Safety and Security Work Group Chair should navigate to https://nabcrmp.org/ This episode is sponsored by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - the leader in ANAB/ANSI accredited certifications for safety professionals. Apply now for the Certified Safety Director (CSD) or Master Safety Professional (MSP) certification at www.NASPweb.com.
Jackson Dalton, the President of Black Box Safety, stopped by The Safety Struggle to talk about a plethora of things - including what it means to have GRIT. Jackson is a USMC Veteran with quite a story to tell of strength and resilience following a life-altering injury in the military. Medically retired, Jackson pursued a career in safety and ended up working for Perry Logan at 3M. However, his inner compass told him that there was more... Drawing on his entrepreneurial spirit, Jackson started Black Box Safety and now focuses his efforts on helping to solving problems for his staff and customers.
Shawna and CJ Fraser join The Safety Struggle Host Linda Martin for a chat about growing up in - and into - the family business, Fraser Engineering. The Frasers found their way back to the family business as the CEO/President (CJ) and the VP of Safety (Shawna) after having adventures of their own in interior design and yachting, respectively. What is neat about the Frasers is their strong focus on family values and a REAL culture of caring about their employees. This discussion speaks strongly about a business where safety took hold through necessity, but lives strong through a true belief that people are a businesses greatest assets. Namaste to my "adopted family", the Fraser ladies, for joining me for this episode for some chit chat and laughter.
Perry Logan, the VP of Corporate Safety & Health at 3M chats with Linda Martin about everything and anything (and even some stuff related to safety too!) It isn't everyday that you get to interview someone (Perry Logan) that walks the walk when it comes to thoughts about inclusion of everyone in professional safety practice, humble beginnings, cherishing the levity that is needed to navigate life, and being an all-around exceptional human. It is safe to say from this episode that Perry and Linda enjoyed this chat enough that there is bound to be a greater body of collaboration in the future. Namaste, (Dr.) Perry Logan, from your friend, (Dr.) Linda Martin! This episode of the The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Sword Performance. From stadium lights to job sites, Sword Performance hydration products support you in your hard work. Find out more about Sword Performance hydration products at www.drinksword.com
Captain Jen Román chats with childhood friend, Linda, in probably one of the best The Safety Struggle episodes yet! Captain Jen Román manages the Emergency Medical Services Division for the City of Madison Fire Department, having served as a firefighter, paramedic, training officer and lieutenant. She is also faculty for Madison College in the School of Human and Protective Services and earned a Masters from UW-Madison in Adult and Continuing Education. Jen has been an active Girl Scout volunteer for over 25 years, helping girls and women become their best selves. Not one to sit around waiting for something to happen, she took on gender inequity head-on and founded CampHERO, a summer camp for girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade that teaches courage, confidence and character while introducing them to the protective services. Captain Roman was honored in Washington, D.C. in 2018 with a Jefferson Award as someone who has had maximum impact on the things they care about, has changed their communities and the world, and inspired action. http://camphero4girls.org/
Vikram Kapur is the Safety Manager at NURO, a company whose mission is to accelerate the benefits of robotics for everyday life - specifically a self-driving vehicle designed for local goods transportation. Vikram chats with Dr. Linda Martin about what excited his passion for the safety profession and his career path that includes working at Anheuser-Busch, Lockheed-Martin, Chevron, Uber, and now NURO. Vikram and Linda discuss abroad range of topics, including working with younger workers that are super technology savvy and injecting mindfulness practice into the workplace and everyday life.
Rick Riley is a 10 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and currently the Safety Director for a pharmaceutical company that is partnered with several companies working on variants of fast track COVID vaccines. Rick talks with Dr. Linda Martin about the importance of mentoring, and the accurate assessment of skills and experience that help safety professionals transition from military service to a successful private sector safety career. Rick also talks about the skills he learned in the military working on the Fukushima earthquake/tsunami disaster while stationed in Tokyo, Japan, and the experiences that have bound him to his fellow service men and women. Rick is a PhD student at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland.
Bill Moran chats with Doc Martin aka his ("sister from a different mister" ) about his safety career and the journey to where he is now in the profession. Bill have been friends for 12 years and have formed a tight bond forged through both personal and professional trials in both of their lives. This episode shows the warmth of what it is like to form a friendship and respect with someone through thick and thin, and to always know that we have each other's "SIX".
Dr. Michael Behm talks to Dr. Linda Martin about the importance of doing quality research, staying in your "subject matter expert" lane, and making sure that when you cite something you can rely upon the information. Dr. Behm shares many insights into the world of guiding student research, teaching, and other aspects of occupational health and safety. This episode of the The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Sword Performance. From stadium lights to job sites, Sword Performance hydration products support you in your hard work. Find out more about Sword Performance hydration products at www.drinksword.com
Jacoppo ("Jaco") Balderrama came to the safety profession as a second career after spending many years as a chef and culinary artist. Jaco and Dr. Martin chat about what it was like changing careers and the type of motivation, confidence, courage and habits it takes to reach your goals. Jaco grabbed onto an "aha moment" while working in safety in Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria to shift some of his efforts toward starting a motivational speaking company called "Start at Motivation". This episode is sponsored by isitrecordable.com found in its audio version on the "is it recordable?" podcast and in print through social media posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other locations.
Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies interviews Linda Martin. This is a re-cast recorded by Mikel Bowman that can also be found on the Bowman Legacies podcast channel. What started as a fan (Linda) reaching out to an icon of safety and professional coaching/mentoring (Mikel), has grown into a friendship of epic proportions. Check out Mikel Bowman's podcast for Bowman Legacies, connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media channels. He is amazing!
Don Kremer and Linda Martin began a student-Professor mentoring friendship when Don decided to start pursuing his degree in occupational health and safety in his late-40s. Today, Don and Linda have become good friends and colleagues, often sitting in on other livestreams as guests or listeners. On this episode of The Safety Struggle, Don talks about the struggles he has faced as a student in his late 40s and early 50s, striving to always be better at what he does, and working as a contract safety manager on big construction projects.
Lisa H. is a machinist by training and has worked in several different capacities in an industrial setting for the government. Lisa is also one of Dr. Linda Martin's most trusted friends. Lisa and Linda spend time talking about what brought Lisa into an machinist apprentice program at age 36 and what it is like working in a shop full of men. Safety is touched upon in the context of work, shooting, personal protection and mindset. This episode was sponsored by www.isitrecordable.com - for more information, connect with Nathan Braymen on LinkedIn and follow his posts.
Darin Dillow, Chief Executive Officer of Sword Performance, Inc. talks about safety, business, innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Linda Martin on this episode of The Safety Struggle. Darin comes from a long line of safety professionals that continues to grow as younger generations in his family continue to choose safety as a career. Darin and Dr. Martin talk about what it's like to find an innovative solution for a safety issue seen everyday so compelling that the entrepreneurship gene becomes strong enough to take the leap into business ownership. Darin is a PhD student at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland.
Ben Woodman recently earned his MSc in Construction Project Management from the University of Westminster and currently works for one an international consultancy and construction company in London, England. Ben began his working career as a scaffolder and talks to The Safety Struggle of what it was like rising from scaffolder, into a safety role, and then eventually to a project manager position in the construction industry. Ben talks about what it is like to understand building from the ground up and from the many different perspectives of the workers on a building site.
Shannon Tymosko is an Apprentice Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 105 in Toronto, Canada. In her own words... "I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice and proud Sister of the IBEW Local 105. I have a passion for learning and enjoy new challenges where I may utilize my attention to detail and diverse skillset. I am a reliable team player and a proactive, independent worker. Being in the trades has increased my self confidence, given me great physical health, all while filling my pocket with the money I need to THRIVE not just SURVIVE. The daily challenges followed by achievements makes me love my job. I believe it is important to do what you love, and I hope to inspire all to follow their passions. As an ambassador for KickAss Careers I advocate for all trades by educating and counselling people on alternative less traditional career paths and their benefits. I enjoy educating people on the different pathways and resources available to help them reach their own success." Listen to this episode - this young lady is ready to take on the world!
Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies and Linda Martin of The Safety Struggle team up to discuss more about life, love, happiness and many other topics.
During this episode, Mikel and Linda dive deeper into the founding thoughts behind Bowman Legacies and how Mikel works with his clients. From The Voyager to the Dragon Slayer, Mikel talks about how he helps his clients move past the barriers they have built for themselves or that they can't seem to break down.
This episode of the The Safety Struggle is sponsored by Sword Performance. From stadium lights to job sites, Sword Performance hydration products support you in your hard work. Find out more about Sword Performance hydration products at www.drinksword.com
Nathan Braymen (#RedBeard) from www.isitrecordable.com joins Dr. Linda Martin for a general chat about life, culture, leadership, and life's lessons that can be applied from children's books.
Nate and Linda chat runs the gamut of excitement of two new friends getting to know each other live on air. Look for Nate and Linda to continue to join forces in the future as Linda "proposes" to #RedBeard that they become siblings.
This audio file was pulled (and edited for length) from The Safety Struggle's LinkedIn LiveStream chat and can be found with video in it's entirety on The Safety Struggle's LinkedIn page and YouTube Channel.
This episode was sponsored by www.isitrecordable.com - for more information, connect with Nathan Braymen on LinkedIn and follow his posts.
Daniel Boreman is currently the Director of Risk Management at EMSI, but he came to safety by way of the military and a career in emergency/disaster preparedness and cleanup that started as a contractor at Ground Zero following the events of 9/11. Join us as Daniel talks with The Safety Struggle's Host, Dr. Linda F. Martin, about his winding path to his current safety position and listen his wise advice about following your intuition toward personal and professional growth.
This episode is sponsored by SafetyFM Plus at www.safetyfmplus.com - a revolutionary new way to access the safety content you need to push your professional practice and knowledge base to the next level.
Mark Perrett talks with The Safety Struggle's Host, Dr. Linda Martin, about his journey from police officer to stevedore to safety professional to organizational culture and risk management professional. Mark Perrett hails from Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and over 20 years of experience in risk, safety, health & wellbeing, and organizational development along with the latest thinking in those areas to apply a systems-thinking approach to organizational resilience in local government that seeks to continually improve the safety, health, and wellbeing of its people, so that they can continue to provide critical services to our wonderful communities, particularly during periods of turbulence and disruption.
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Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies talks with The Safety Struggle Host, Dr. Linda Martin, about a wide range of topics from safety, leadership, mentoring and providing light for future generations.
If you have never heard Mikel speak, you are in for a treat. What is missed after this episode was taped (and the recording was shut off) he brought me to tears with his inspirational words.
He will definitely be a repeat guest if he will agree that this was a fun chat. I believe that all of The Safety Struggle listeners will agree that this is one GREAT show - please share it with a friend, colleague or loved one!
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Philip Greisen, Host of the Leader Think Podcast, joins Dr. Linda Martin for a chat about culture, communication, leadership, and things that can be done to create a more pro-worker environment.
Philip and Linda chat about "polishing turds" and the wins that are found in losing battles or ground in the overall quest to become a better and more useful safety advocate.
This audio file was pulled (and edited for length) from The Safety Struggle's second LiveStream chat and can be found with video in it's entirety on The Safety Struggle's YouTube Channel.
This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leader Think podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com
In 1998, Emilio Natalio enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician. In 2007, he transferred to the United States Army where he attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Rotary Wing Flight School at Fort Rucker, AL. Emilio is flies the UH-60 Black Hawk.
Emilio has flown missions in Afghanistan (3 times), Honduras, Panama, Guatamala, El Salvador, Belize, and Haiti. He has flown in Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) units, VIP, and Air Assault units.
Emilio is currently a Phd student in Troy University’s Global Leadership Doctoral Program.
This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com
Dr. Linda Martin, Host of The Safety Struggle and Safety On the Fly calls Ms. Morgan Glaser during her double shift at a JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing plant to chat her up on break.
Morgan is a Safety Manager for a company that manufactures Jeep seats (everybody do the Jeep wave!) on JIT scheduling. She is passionate about what she does. In fact, she is so passionate about manufacturing she is centering her dissertation research on it.
Dr. Martin and Morgan chuckle their way through this short Safety On the Fly episode and will leave you begging for Morgan to come back for a full episode of manufacturing enthusiasm!
Dr. Linda Martin talks with Daniel Morgan about his path to his current position as the Alaskan Region United States Geological Survey (USGS) Occupational Health and Safety Manager. Not only does Dan manage safety for the Alaskan region, but he also have several volcanology research centers under his purview.
An exceptional chat with an exceptional man. From 20 years in the Air Force starting and ending at Elmedorf Air Base in Alaska, to working in the oil fields, and working all aspects of safety for small make-shift cities that serve the oilfield workers, Dan has done it all and has committed to learning along the way.
This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com
Brent Charlton, the Safety Director at Metal Technologies Inc., and Dr. Martin talk about a wide range of topics including working in high hazard industries, pitfalls and proposed fixes for safety educational programs, why people leave the safety profession, and pamphlets vs books.
This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com
Miranda Rhynard is a NCCCO Certified Crane Operator working in refineries and on construction sites in Texas and Oklahoma. In this episode, Miranda talks to Dr. Martin about her history of working in male dominated jobs and how she became a crane operator.
Miranda is tough as nails and equally soft spoken and articulate. She talks honestly about her journey to where she is now in her career and what might be next for her.
Miranda discusses her encounters over the years with safety professionals and her thoughts on different aspects of crane safety.
Sam Greensitt, Group Health and Safety Manager at Redrow Homes in London, joins Dr. Linda Martin for a chat from London about the role of the health, safety and environmental professional and how it is or has changed over the years.
Sam's recent post on LinkedIn asked - is the current role of the health, safety and environmental professional a safety "cop" or personality, innovation and thinking outside the box...or some mixture of all of these.
This audio file was pulled (and edited for length) from The Safety Struggle's very first LiveStream chat and can be found with video in it's entirety on The Safety Struggle's YouTube Channel.
Doc Martin talks with Jamey Ramer, a safety professional currently working in the lumber manufacturing industry. Jamey did not take a "traditional" path to safety, working his way through the ranks and different industries.
He talks about the struggles with the stress of being a safety professional including the stress of "safety" being blamed and having to take on uncomfortable aspects of the job, such as assisting in layoffs.
Jamey talks about empathy, integrity, and standing your ground when you have to and caring for others above yourselves before yourself.
Dr. Martin talks with Siobhan Colleen, a rigger in the entertainment industry. Siobhan works as a "local rigger" at entertainment venues in California rigging shows in large arenas and other entertainment venues.
As a woman in the entertainment rigging industry, Siobhan talks about the safety struggles of working with big artists as they bring in their gear for shows and attractions.
U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class Joshua Becker talks with Dr. Linda Martin about safety in the military, aircraft/helicopter maintenance, research, and studying for his PhD.
Show sponsor: The Soteria Society - www.soteriasociety.com
Dr. Linda Martin calls Gerry Lagesse, a Superintendent for Hart Engineering Corporation in Rhode Island, Massachusetts to see. what he is working on and how safety fits into the overall plan of things.
Sheldon Primus of the Safety Consultant podcast joins Dr. Linda Martin to talk about safety certifications, money grabs, and inclusion and diversity initiatives (among many other things).
Sheldon and Linda muse about their personal experiences from a diversity perspective as they practice in the safety profession.
Sheldon gets his "rant" on in this episode of The Safety Struggle. Filters off (but masks are still on)!
Dr. Linda Martin of The Safety Struggle calls Pedro Maciel during his workday to ask about the recent crane accident that occurred in Austin, Texas and how that impacted his on-site safety briefing this morning.
Shane Oliver is a tradesman turned safety professional. Shane began is working life as a mechanic and spent several years fixing machines and running machines until he met Allen Woffard, who mentored him into safety.
Shane recently completed his Bachelors Degree at Columbia Southern University and has his Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation.
Dr. Linda F. Martin (The Lorax) talks with Pedro Maciel, the host of The X-Factor of Safety podcast about his career and common struggles found in the construction safety field.
Airynn Monroe of Dark Harbor Tattoo Society in Portland Maine talks with Dr. Linda Martin about tattoo artist apprenticeships, safety practices, COVID shutdowns, sexual harrassment, and sexism.
Airynn discusses some bad tattoo decisions in her true delightful fashion.
Dr. John Mulroy, the Director of Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation, joins Dr. Linda Martin to discuss his journey as a safety professional and the ins-and-outs of the struggle of small business OSHA consultation.
Allen Woffard aka "Allen the Safety Guy" is called on-the-fly to discuss what he is working on and what the deal is with his daily funny safety signs that he posts on LinkedIn.
Dr. Linda Martin (The Lorax of Safety) talks about her own "safety struggle" in an original written analogy/essay.