Speaking Up For Safety

Floyd & Eric Representing Utah Occupational Safety and Utah Labor Commission

Ep. 29 - Surviving Life’s Pickles

Grand Opening Episode Featuring Board Members and New Member Companies

Utah Safety Council Staff Interviews - Full Episode

Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interview: Quinten & Brandon

Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: Mary & Yvette

Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: Karen & Taylor

Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: JP & Fabiana

Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: John & Joy

We’re back—and better than ever—from our brand-new home in Sandy, Utah! In this episode, Utah Safety Council President John Wojciechowski and Occupational Safety Program Manager Karen Kitiona sit down with Eric Olsen, Communications Director at the Utah Labor Commission, for a fascinating and fun conversation. Here’s what you’ll hear: An inside look at the Workplace Safety Grant Program Eric’s car...

Brigham Young University, The University of Utah, Weber State, and Utah State University have teamed up to help students launch their EHS Education and Career. Build Your Future. Make a Difference. A degree in occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) opens doors to impactful careers—from safeguarding workers at manufacturing sites to pioneering research on workplace hazards. Whether...

In this episode, we dive into the world of safety with a passionate safety professional who’s on a mission to inspire managers to embrace safety as a core part of their business culture. His approach? Making safety practical, engaging, and—most importantly—fun! From creative team-building exercises to hands-on demonstrations, he knows how to turn serious topics into memorable moments, leaving a la...

In this episode, we sit down with Martin Herrera, a passionate advocate for road safety, especially within the Hispanic community. Martin shares crucial insights into the importance of driving safely and the devastating impact that accidents can have on individuals, families, and entire communities—including the tragic reality of fatalities.   With a strong focus on reaching out to the Hispanic co...

In this podcast, we sit down with Chief Matt Pennington, Utah’s state security chief, to clear the air about the new armed school guardian program that has sparked debate. From concerns about who these guardians will be, to rumors about minimal training and lack of mental health screenings, we address it all. Chief Pennington explains how this program ensures that each school has a trained, prepar...

Tami Olsen - Director, Young Caring For Our Young // Speaking Up For Safety podcast made possible through the Utah Labor Commission   On this episode of "Speaking Up for Safety," we are honored to have Tami Olsen, a dedicated advocate from Young Caring for Our Young, as our guest speaker. Tami will dive into the impactful work their organization does to support the youth in their community.   Youn...

Join us this time as we welcome Amy Dott and Amanda Shirley from Utah Refugee Connection to our podcast. Together, we explore many initiatives and programs offered by Refugee Connection to support our refugee communities here in Utah. Their mission is perfectly captured in their mission statement to "Create meaningful connections between refugees, the community, and public and private organization...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 14 - DonorConnect Welcome to the latest installment of the Speaking Up for Safety podcast! Today, we are diving deep into the world of organ donation with our friends from DonorConnect. Joining us are Mark Dixon and Rufus Tolbert, ready to unpack all the essentials about organ donation: from the ins and outs of the process to how you can become a donor and the incredible...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 13 - Women In Safety In this episode you will hear from esteemed members of the Women in Safety Steering Committee. These dedicated steering committee members will share insights, experiences, and expertise, providing valuable perspectives on navigating the dynamic landscape of safety leadership. The mission of the Utah Safety Council Women in Safety Organization is dedi...

In this engaging episode, our dynamic occupational team engages in insightful conversations with esteemed members of the Spanish-speaking community, namely Cesar Calvillo, Estuardo Peres, and Roberto Gomez, also known as the Corporate Safety Group. Together, they delve into the critical topic of the imperative need for trainings in Spanish within the construction industry. The discussion explores...

Fue un placer poder compartir con el Consul de Mexico Eduardo Baca y poder hablar de los eventos que se llevaran a cabo la semana de ‘’Labor Rights Week’’ - o Semana de los Derechos Laborales donde podra participar y aprededer de diferentes industrias y entidades junto con sus servicios. Se informara sobre certificaciones e incluso una feria de trabajo. De parte de ‘’Utah Safety Council’’ estamos...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 11 - Cónsul Titular Eduardo Baca, Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City website: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/saltlakecity/index.php   - Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website:  https://www.utahsafetycoun...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep.10 - John Tingy with Blue360 Media, Curator of Laws Blue360 Media: https://www.blue360media.com/ - Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website:  https://www.utahsafetycouncil.org/content/Default.aspx Facebook: ...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 9 - Active Shooter Safety with Lieutenant Matt Pennington   Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website:  https://www.utahsafetycouncil.org/content/Default.aspx Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/utahsafetyco...

Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 8: Brad Paterson, Corporate Director - Quality, Safety & Risk Management, Environment Compliance at Swire Coca-Cola Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website:  https://www.utahsafetycouncil.org/content/Defau...

Our conversation with Kirk Godfrey, Continuing Education Director for the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. *Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website: https://www.utahsafetycouncil.org/content/Default.a...