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Richard Hawk has tips to help you and others recognize and defuse potentially upsetting situations. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

In Episode 45, the S+H team examines the November issue’s feature story on common electrical safety errors. Also, T.J. Lentz, a lead health scientist at NIOSH, joins the podcast to discuss workplace chemical safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. http...

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

In a special episode live from the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the S+H editorial team interviews Jane Terry, National Safety Council vice president of government affairs, on pending OSHA regulations, NSC's naloxone initiatives, and more. Taped October 23, 2023. Follow all of the news coming out of the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/congr...

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new...

In this special episode, the S+H team looks ahead to the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set to take place Oct. 20-26 in New Orleans. The team discusses daily highlights and interviews keynote speaker Cam Stevens about the intersection of technology, innovation, and safety and health. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways...

What does it take to be a welcome and effective conversationalist? Safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk shares what works for him. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

In Episode 43, the S+H < team examines the September issue’s feature story on aerial lifts. Also, Ryan Pietzsch, a program technical consultant for driver safety at the National Safety Council, joins the podcast to discuss fleet safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other wa...

“There’s a consensus that thoughts are mighty contributors to how much we enjoy life,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Safety and health professionals know how important it is to deliver great safety training, but planning to incorporate techniques that help content be remembered long after the class is over is key to “making it stick.” During this webinar, six techniques for increasing retention will be presented, along with a collection of interactive activities that can be used immediately on the job. You are l...

In Episode 42, the S+H team examines the August issue’s feature story on math for safety professionals. Also, Kenna Carlsen, research associate for the National Safety Council Work to Zero initiative, joins the podcast to discuss wearable technologies in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, a...

You need to be aware of the potential hazards at your jobsite, take action to avoid or eliminate them, and report any hazards or unsafe conditions. Learn how to optimize your construction safety program, including: Cornerstones of construction safety Need-to-know construction safety topics Demystifying today’s construction industrial hygiene issues Maintaining environmental stewardship on a constr...

During this webinar, you’ll learn why safety shouldn’t be a priority but a value. Tim Page-Bottorff, a popular safety speaker and author, will also share examples of value statements demonstrating safety’s importance and share the six climate success factors that will help you to create a road map toward value. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented...

“Encouraging others is one of our best tools for creating a vibrant safety culture and helping others succeed,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

In Episode 41, the S+H team examines the July issue’s feature story on influence in safety. Also, Mike Kassman from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training discusses trenching and excavation safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safet...

Listen to J. J. Keller experts to better understand PSM, from determining if you have a covered process to compiling required process information, implementing your operating procedures and more. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on April 6, 2023, by J.J. Keller. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safe...

In this webinar, you will learn: What’s new from OSHA; how to address specific initiatives; new approaches to enforcement; tips for “impressing” OSHA regulators during inspections; and more. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 30, 2023, by Alert Media. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyan...

This webinar examines common equipment and tasks that can lead to arc flash and shock incidents. The complexities of transitioning from rule to practice is where end users are left most vulnerable to electrical hazards. Plugging these gaps will no doubt preserve the life of workers and safety of equipment. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on M...

"If we realize that all experiences can be valuable tools for growth, we'll be less apprehensive when they include significant changes to our lives," safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

J. J. Keller experts explain the three main types of hazards that cause falls: unsafe environment, unsafe equipment and unsafe behavior. They’ll also cover three fall prevention strategies: eliminating hazards, using passive methods and using administrative controls. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 16, 2023, by J. J. Keller. Watch th...

In Episode 40, the S+H team examine the June issue’s feature story on eye and face protection. Also, Tarah Kile, director of Michigan OSHA’s Consultation, Education and Training Division, discusses safety walkarounds in the “5 Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://safetyandh...

During this webinar, we’ll cover: How the most common sources of risk in the construction industry play into wellness issues; how a whole-worker approach can synthesize traditional safety controls with innovative tactics to support employee wellness; and more. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 9, 2023, by Avetta. Watch the archived web...

In this special 2023 National Safety Month episode, the S+H team examines the four weekly themes for this year’s NSM – emergency preparedness; slips, trips and falls; heat-related illness; and hazard recognition – with special guest David Consider, a senior safety consultant at the National Safety Council. Read episode notes , sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been publishe...

During this webinar, you’ll learn how visual AI disrupts existing safety patterns by detecting, recording and alerting workers before a safety event occurs, as well as the direct and indirect costs of incidents that it can eliminate. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Feb. 23, 2023, by SparkCognition. Watch the archived webinar video to see t...

Practicing mindful breathing can help you relieve stress and focus on the present moment, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you