Safeopedia Podcasts

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Presented by Rachel L. Conn, Andrea O. Chavez, Ashley D. Mitchell, Darius Rohani-Shukla, and Samuel S. Rose The latest phenomenon in artificial intelligence (“AI”), generative AI such as ChatGPT, has changed the world as we know it. While some fear AI will repla...

On last month’s show we introduced wayfinding as the process of orienting oneself and navigating from one place to another. In this show we will take a closer look at navigating safety improvement change. Why do people unknowingly start by “nailing a screw with a hammer”? What are the different roles that a mechanic and a gardener play? How can you answer two key wayfinding questions: Are we on th...

In a new episode of Hard Hats and Hearts, Scott and Sarah sit down with Amy Rosa, Founder and CEO of The Safety Rack, to discuss the critical issue of PPE for women. Amy shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind The Safety Rack, a company focused on ensuring women have access to properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE).The lack of PPE designed for women is a significant ch...

On last month’s show we talked about Humans as storytellers in the Safety Age of Cognitive Complexity. This month we’ll continue this theme in terms of wayfinding. Wayfinding is the process of orienting oneself and navigating from one place to another. Essential wayfinding tools are maps and a compass. Examples of compass direction is a safety improvement initiative target or on a grander scale, a...

Breaking Down Barriers: The Business Case for Safety Connect In this episode of Safeonomics, Gabe sits down with Scott and Jamie to dive into the challenges that safety professionals face when trying to earn valuable CEUs and connect with their peers. We discuss what new attendees can expect, how this virtual event saves time and money, and the topics and themes covered at this year's conference....

In this episode of Safeonomics, Gabe and I had the incredible opportunity to chat with one of the industry's top leaders, Dr. Megan Tranter. She's held global EHS roles at powerhouse companies like Amazon, PepsiCo, Novartis, and Netflix, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Tranter opened up about the invaluable lessons she's learned as she's climbed the ranks, offering insights that...

Addressing Employee Complaints: Retaliation and Whistleblower Complaints with the EEOC, OSHA, and MSHA Presented by Kara M. Maciel, Lindsay A. DiSalvo, Nicholas W. Scala, and Mark Ishu Over the past several years, employers have seen a significant uptick in retaliation claims filed by employees and investigated by federal agencies. For example, in 2010, only approx. 30% of all charges filed with t...

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017031692685/WN_4P-6BkiSRwu6L8sda5slOA#/registration Spotlight: Unique Aspects of State OSH Plans Presented by Anthony M. Casaletta, Victoria L. Voight, Megan S. Shaked, and Daniel C. Deacon Twenty-two states have OSHA-approved state plans that cover both pr...

Today I speak with Chris Williams Executive Director of VPPPA about their upcoming Safety+ conference and the amazing activities they have planned for their 40th anniversary celebrations! The Safety+ Symposium is the only EHS&S event that provides the tools and resources you need to bring your safety and health programs beyond compliance to excellence. With attendees ranging from frontline wor...

We’re back on another episode of Safeonomics, the podcast where we explore the intersection of business and workplace safety and highlight professionals who are making a difference in the safety field. In this episode, we sit down with Brandy Katterhagen, a highly accomplished safety professional with credentials that include an MPH, CSP, ASP, CIEE, and COEE. Brandy has an inspiring story about ho...

A behind the scenes listen as Safety on the Edge founders, Corrie Pitzer and Malcolm Staves reveal how the idea began, why it's so important, and their secrets to success! Safety on the Edge: Pioneering the Future of Safety Practices All the info 👉 https://safetyontheedge.com In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of safety with our special guests, Malcolm Staves, Global VP of Health...

Join us on "Hard Hats and Hearts" as we welcome Riley Schoenborn from the National Safety Council. As a leader at the MSD Solutions Lab, Riley has spearheaded the Safety Innovation Challenge, focusing on mitigating risks associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) in the workplace. In this episode, Riley will delve into the workings and achievements of the MSD Solutions Lab's Safety Innovation...

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Preparing for and Managing Cal/OSHA Inspections Presented by the Cal/OSHA Team in Conn Maciel Carey’s national OSHA Practice Group Cal/OSHA has emerged from the pandemic with new tools, resources, and energy for enforcement efforts. As the agency increases its...

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Monday, August 5, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Process Safety Update: The Latest with OSHA's PSM Standard, EPA's RMP Rule, the Chemical Safety Board, and their California Counterparts Presented by Eric J. Conn, Rachel L. Conn, Valerie Butera, Beeta B. Lashkari, and Andrea Chavez After years of stagnation, we’ve...

In today's episode, we talk with Patrick Robinson about his remarkable 40+ year journey from a Journeyman Insulator to a Safety Professional, and ultimately to President of Contractor Management Ltd. and CQ Network Inc. Are you struggling to achieve consistently great outcomes with your contractors? Or are you aspiring to become a leader within your organization? Join us as Patrick shares his inva...

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Fishman, the Chief Strategy Officer at Aware360, to explore the importance of human-centered design and the philosophy of valuing employees first, customers second, and shareholders third. With over 15 years of experience in delivering safety and emergency response solutions worldwide, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to empathy and people-c...

Join us for a lively session on the next episode of The Uncertainty of … with Rosa Carrillo discussing The OHS Profession: Leave or Stay? on Friday, July 19 2024 at 11am ET, 4pm GMT. On last month’s show we talked about the message some employers are giving employees: “If they don’t like it, then go elsewhere.” This month we’ll discuss the employees’ perspective - should I stay or leave? Our conve...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Safeonomics Season 2! Our hosts, Scott Cuthbert, Co-Founder of Safeopedia, and Gabe Encarnacion, president of BBL Safety, dive deep into the world of mental health in the construction industry with the esteemed Leslee Montgomery, famously known as "Leslee is Awesome." Leslee shares her journey from a junior CSO to a professional counselor, emphasizing the i...

As humans we are good at imposing regulations, standards, policies, compliance rules, best practices which leads to Certainty. In this show we explore another region of the real world, one that isn't certain, consistent, predictable. If you have experienced confusion, dilemmas, paradoxes, you know what it feels like.

In this episode of Hard Hats and Hearts, we sit down with Andrei M. Feraru, the Founder and Managing Director of Feraru Dynamics Ltd. Andrei, a trailblazer in the field of workplace health and safety, has revolutionized the approach to combating Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) with his innovative HAV-Sentry glove. A mechanical engineer with a rich background in vibration technology, Andrei's co...

Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Jonathan Smith, the dynamic founder and CEO of J Smith Safety. Discover how Jonathan seamlessly balances his dual roles as a Director of Environmental Health and Safety at a meat processing plant and as an international safety consultant. In this episode, Jonathan shares invaluable insights on building a safety culture, the importance of communit...

Join Gary Wong & Scott Cuthbert to discuss: When does it make sense to buy an "off the shelf" product? When should your approach be a multi-vendor "best of breed" approach?

In this episode of "Hard Hats and Hearts," we sit down with Gabe Encarnacion, a seasoned financial analyst who shifted towards a more human-centered approach in business management. Once a staunchly analytical professional focused on the bottom line, Gabe's perspective transformed dramatically after a personal experience that hit close to home—his father's layoff. Through his journey, we explore h...

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Wednesday May 22, 2024, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Cal/OSHA Mid-Year Update Presented by the Cal/OSHA Team in Conn Maciel Carey’s national OSHA Practice Group As we near the half-way mark through 2024, join us as we take stock of what has happened at Cal/OSHA in the first few months of the year. We’ll cover new develo...

Managers, Take Note: Your Workers Are Your Greatest Asset! Sounds great but it's much more difficult to put into practice than it sounds. In this first Safeopedia Podcast Mashup, Gabe and Scott talk with Sarah Ballini-Ross, host of the podcast "Hard Hats and Heart" about how investing in people, especially in the areas of safety and wellbeing, makes great business sense. It's actually possible to...