The Aaron Iacino Show

We are joined today with Greg Dziewonski. He first started  training in Karate and Judo at age 13. He's from Poland but moved to the United States when he was 23. In 2012 Greg receives his Black Belt in Krav Maga from Master Alain Cohen and becomes a National Director of Krav Maga Federation of America. In 2017 Greg travels to Israel to train at the Wingate Institute – Israel’s National Train...

Today Conan Schafer joins us as we discuss BJJ for law enforcement. Conan Schafer is native of Lincoln, NE. He is a 23 year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department, retiring in 2020. Among his many duties and assignments, Conan was a defensive tactics instructor during most of his career.  He has over 30 years of martial arts training. He has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Goju Ryu Karate, and...

We are joined today with Brian Gaynor as we dive into simulator training. Brian worked 12 years at the sheriffs office and then worked as a state police in the protection department. Finally, he was the chief instructor of armor at the agency.  Learn more about our Risk Management department by visiting https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424. Learn more about our safety dep...

We are joined today with Ryan Johnson as we discuss law enforcement training. Ryan has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years and is currently a 6th Degree Master in Taekwondo. He has trained in several other styles, including Sanow Jiu-Jitsu (black belt), Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt), Judo, Kendo and Krav Maga. He has been a successful tournament competitor, including several-times Iowa S...

We are joined with Jim Cover this week as we discuss OSHA Consultations. Jim Cover has been the Program Manager for the Nebraska Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program since May 2018.   Jim worked as an Industrial Hygienist for the Nebraska Department of Labor first in the Workplace Safety Program in 1996 and then joined the Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program in 2001.  During his...

Today we are joined with Rev Tac, Tim and Mike, as we discuss firearm training. Rev Tac focuses on instruction and they also have a range where customers can practice. They have trained thousands of people throughout their ten years of business. Learn more about our Risk Management Department here --> https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424. Learn more about our safety de...

This week we are joined with Shannon Michael, an Operations Manager at BioCon International LLC. He has worked more than 20 years in the Safety/Security industry. He is a Biohazard Specialist, an instructor for bloodborne pathogens, and an instructor for drug lab decontamination. He has his BS in occupational health and safety as well. Tune in as we dive into biological control with Shannon! He ha...

We discuss personal safety with both Ryan and Lisa Bertrand on this episode. Ryan and Lisa Bertrand co-facilitate self-defense classes, and feature a class focused on the empowerment of women. This class arose out of Lisa’s personal experiences and those of her female friends and colleagues. The Bertrand's teach a wide scope of self-defense tactic classes, including courses for women. Bertran...

This week we are joined with James Henderson as we dive into CPR training. Learn what it's like to be a trainer, along with tips and tricks we've learned throughout our journey. We are also going to discuss what it takes to go through the training process as a student and how it can be beneficial for the long run.  Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/...

We are joined this episode with Tracy Matheny as we discuss construction emergency action planning. Learn what to plan if a tornado or other natural disaster were to occur near a construction site.   Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or call 712-277-2424. Learn more about our safety department here --> https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ L...

We are joined this episode with Kirk Laflin. He is the Executive Director of National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) and National Environmental Safety & Health Training Association ( NESHTA). His focus is on environmental, safety, occupational health, and emergency response fields.  Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/risk-managem...

We are joined this episode with Mark Millard as we discuss officer safety. Mark is a Defensive Tactics Instructor and a Correctional Officer. We go over security, defensive tactics training, and self-defense training.  Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424.  Learn more about our safety department here --> https://ibc...

We are joined this week with Steve Lambing as we discuss contractor safety. Steve has 20 years experience as a machinist mechanic welder, 10 years experience with local safety utility, 10 years as an independent safety contractor, and 3 years as a structural ironworker.  Steve has a passion for safety glasses. Tune in to figure out why!  Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https:...

We are joined with Toby Tortorilla on this episode as we discuss slips, trips and falls. Toby has nearly 15 years in the safety field, and has earned the Advanced Safety Certificate from the National Safety Council, the Associate Safety Professional and Certified Safety Professional credentials as well as the Associate Risk Management designation.  He was the Safety Director at a distributor for a...

We are joined with Tyler Silverthorn on this episode. We go over a variety of OSHA updates along with safety training tactics.  Tyler is a Project Manager for Impact7G, an environmental consulting firm that assists numerous commercial, industrial, and residential clients with environmental testing and reporting. Tyler has a bachelor’s degree in forestry from Iowa State University and 7+ years of e...

We are joined with Ross Weatherford again on this episode. We go into depth on military safety tactics. Military is a different culture than the civilian world. Tune in to learn about these differences.  Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424. Learn more about our safety department here --> https://ibcins.biz/risk-man...

This episode we are joined with Jamie Elgersma. Jamie is the EHS coordinator for Maintainer Corporation in Sheldon, Iowa.  He has worked in the manufacturing sector for the last 28 years.  The last seven years has been in the safety environment.  In this role he has seen the advantages of both on line training and in person training.   We dive into online vs. in-person training to see the pros and...

We are joined with Tracy Matheny this episode. He has been in Construction Safety Management for over 30 years. He has been in charge of safety for some of the biggest construction projects in the US. Tracy strives to help all businesses save money with correct safety procedures and actions in place from small town businesses to fortune 500 companies.  Tune in to hear some of the incidents that Tr...

This week we discuss Biden's new OSHA rules in place. Including possibly implementing COVID-19 tests for companies. Tune in to learn more about what might be next for the safety world and how to be prepared for this. We discuss the rules, costs, and new and upcoming changes. We discuss 8 OSHA changes that were predicted to take place when Biden became president.  Learn more about our Risk Man...

This episode we are joined with Tyler Silverthorn where we discuss Lead Safety. Tyler is a Project Manager for Impact7G, an environmental consulting firm that assists numerous commercial, industrial, and residential clients with environmental testing and reporting. Tyler has a bachelor’s degree in forestry from Iowa State University and 7+ years of experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Enviro...

We are joined this week with our Preventive Health Specialist, Chase Funk. We go over stretches that would be very beneficial for working out, field workers, and even those in the office.  A static stretch is when your muscles are extended and held for a certain amount of time. A dynamic stretch is when you are moving your muscles in an active matter. A static stretch is not ideal before workouts...

We are joined with Candy Klingensmith this episode. Candy is the Safety Manager for Knife River and has been in safety for 13 years. She started as a safety environmental manager and HR.  Some common road safety hazards are live traffic and driver distractions. You must have a plan to stick to and the traffic controls have to be followed.  Learn more about our Risk Management department here -- ht...

We are joined with Julie Ingoli, MCE, PhD. For over 36 years she has sought to protect people and the environment with a specialty in Air Pollution Control. She currently resides in Saint Peters, Missouri where she leads all environmental concerns for an automotive manufacturer.  Learn more about all the chemicals to be aware of and how to stay compliant with all the upcoming changes.  Learn more...

We are joined with Ann Clark who has been a safety professional for more than 24 years.  She's a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Registered Nurse (RN). She's worked in varies industries such as the oil & gas industry, food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing (paint, liquid fertilizer, etc) and compressed gases. Ergonomics is the attempt to reduce the strain of injuries base...

We are joined with Mike Maas this episode. Mike has his Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and holds a Master's Degree in Health & Safety. He is the President of Maas Safety Management. His consulting firm partners with companies to help them develop industry leading Health and Safety Programs and manage Workers Compensations Costs.   Having 20 years’ experience as a Safety Professional...