Safety Wars

We had some difficulties with the audio on head, foot, hearing, and eye protection. I ended up having to reshoot everything and combine it into one YouTube video at Jim Poesl's Safety Wars. I included the conclusion to my sessions on Disaster Preparedness here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXibwDf53eQ

Today we speak with Dawn Becker Durning the Vice President of People First Property and Casualty Insurance. Her linked in Profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmbecker/.

We are continuing on our Disaster Response Month Theme. We are talking about hand protection. This is part of our YouTube channel Jim Poesl's Safety Wars, view the video and subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaqVunN9iBElvopscUAXlA

My commentary on the proposed vaccination mandate. Recorded live from Clarkstown, NY. To see me record this go to. https://youtu.be/rJhuV-KUpSE

This is probably going to be one of the more controversial episodes. We discuss 3 questions you need to ask Disaster Managers or Safety Professionals. These questions will "put them on the hot seat". We also delve into toxicology a little.

Jim's commentary on 9-11-2021. Please remember 9-11 and pray for the survivors and those with ongoing illnesses from 9-11. Please share your memories of that day.

A brief discussion on food supplies and preparing for disasters.

We are changing things up this month. Since it is Disaster Preparation Month here in the US, all of our programs will have a disaster response theme. Send any ideas to us at jim@safetywars.com

A short discussion on the Paralympics and treating all people equally.

Work with HR, get stuff in writing. Don't get caught in the trap of doing HR's work for them.

Warning. Explicit content. We discuss the importance of having an accident management program and treating accidents with a medical evaluation prior to the company taking the blame for a situation. In this case a man was having marital issues and wanted to blame the company. Also, the importance of maintaining confidentiality.f

Understanding the Other Person. It is easier to manage people when you understand their point of view. It should be something we strive for. Especially with the Covid-19 Protocols.

What is Safety? An important question to ask and answer with the ongoing pandemic.

Paperwork and Pushback from an inexperienced safety professional.

A story about "Charlie" from 15 years ago and him getting fired. Six weeks later there was a fatal fall on the project.

A brief discussion on eye protection.

You need to identify leaders to help you in the safety war.

Become a leader in your organization.

Weekly Safety Meeting 6 Head Protection. A meeting about Hard Hats.

You need to ask Why? Especially in the heat of the moment sometimes.

Decide whether you will empower people or enable people.

A short discussion, and of course a story on 29CFR1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts and Mists in Construction

A brief discussion on Cut Resistant Gloves

Congratulations to the New World Record Holder in the Shot Put, Ryan Crouser. A lesson in Perseverance today on Safety Wars.

I respond to an e-mail from Josh's mother. Josh is 10 years old and has an interest in chemical protective suits. I decide to describe some of the Levels of Protection on a Hazmat job.