The Case for Safety Podcast

Implementing a safety management system may seem daunting to small and mid-sized businesses, but there are resources that can help. Greg Zigulis, president of Sixth Sense Safety Solutions, joins our latest episode to share how to get on a path to continuous improvement. Zigulis discusses how taking a systems thinking approach can help organizations assess the current state of their management syst...

Sponsored by SafeStart. Safety training is an essential part of onboarding employees. Larry Pearlman, senior safety consultant at SafeStart, joins our latest episode to share how you can bring new team members up to speed on the safety and health protocols at your workplace.

Crunching numbers may not be your thing, but budgeting is an important part of a safety professional’s role. Jennifer Hsu, environmental health safety specialist at Milestone Technologies, Inc., joins our latest episode to share how to build the budget you need and ensure it’s used effectively.

Millions of children throughout the world are exploited for their labor. Bob Drane and Barney Burns join our latest episode to discuss the hazards these children face and what can be done to protect them. ASSP Position Statement on Exploitative Child Labor

Dr. Jessica Kriegel, chief scientist of workplace culture at Culture Partners and Safety 2024 opening keynote speaker, joins us to discuss how to develop a culture that achieves your objectives and adapts to the ever-changing world of work.

Sponsored by Veriforce. Sam Rayborn, director of supply chain and procurement at Veriforce, joins us to discuss how effectively managing the procurement process and supply chain risks can help improve safety and business performance.

Kelly Triece, senior ecologist at Adaptation Environmental Services, joins us to discuss steps you can take to prevent snakes from coming on your job sites and how to train your workforce on what to do if they encounter one.

Sponsored by U.S. Compliance. This week, we're joined by Kevin Weaver and Michelle Tessmer of U.S. Compliance for a conversation about the role of safety professionals in protecting the environment. They discuss why its important for safety professionals to understand the impact that their facilities have on the environment and how they can ensure they are in compliance with environmental regulati...

This week, Tom Bobick, David May, and Cheryl Ambrose of the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 subcommittee join us to discuss how the A10.50 standard can help you prevent heat stress on the job site. They share tips on how to acclimatize workers to the heat and help them stay cool throughout the day, as well as how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of heat stress.

Russell Duren, Lead Safety Specialist - Quality Assurance at Pro Management Group, joins us to discuss the current state of fall prevention and protection and how to improve conditions for workers at height. He shares how organizations can shift away from an over reliance on PPE and use the hierarchy of controls and prevention through design methods to address fall hazards.

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, Inc, joins us to discuss how safety professionals can develop a strategy to align their objectives with those of their organization. He shares his 10 focus necessities and how each can help set priorities and improve safety and business performance.

This week, we’re joined by Jo Pina, Vice President of EHS at Verde, for a conversation about developing an effective safety policy for your organization. Jo discusses elements to include in your policy, the stakeholders that should be involved, how to communicate the policy to your workforce and adapt it to the changing work environment.

This week, we’re joined by Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA, for a conversation about OSHA compliance and how safety professionals can familiarize themselves with the standards applicable to their industries. Zach also discusses recordkeeping requirements and the process of recording and reporting incidents to OSHA.

From our archive, Matt Jacquel, Vice President, National Construction Risk Control Consultant at McGriff Insurance, shares how using the hierarchy of controls can help improve ladder safety in the workplace. He also offers guidance on how safety professionals can help address the risks associated with ladders.

Matt Law, manager of customer safety strategy at Grainger, joins us to discuss the implications of AI for workplace safety and health. He shares practical uses of AI to improve processes and procedures as well as what’s on the horizon.

This week, we’re joined by Pete Susca, principal at OpX Safety, for a conversation about the importance of examining the potential impacts that business decisions can have on worker safety. He shares stories from the field of unintended consequences, hazards and risks that can occur through imbalanced decision-making.

This week, we’re joined by Gordon Lyman and Don Doty, chair and vice chair of the A10.48 subcommittee to discuss the recently updated ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard , and how it can help you address the hazards and risks associated with working on communications structures.

Stephen Paternostro, EH&S division manager at Leeaf Environmental, LLC, joins us to share his journey in the field of industrial hygiene, discuss common environmental hazards you may find on your work sites and provide tips for how to address them.

Sponsored by Amazon. This week, we’re joined by Victor Rodriguez, operations meteorologist at Amazon, for a conversation about the impacts of winter weather on workplace safety, and how you can be prepared. Victor discusses the importance of tracking the weather throughout the year so you can have proper measures in place to address the hazards and risks workers face in different weather con...

Kathi Dobson and Abby Ferri of the ASSP Z590.6 committee share how the Z590.6 technical report can help manufacturers, employers and safety professionals provide women with proper fitting PPE on the job site.

Brye Sargent, Owner and CEO of The Safety Geek, shares tips and techniques you can use to market improvements in your safety and health management system to those in your organization. She discusses the importance of collaborating with everyone from front line workers to C-suite executives to implement initiatives that will benefit not only safety, but every aspect of the organization.

In this encore presentation, Alexi Carli and Steve Newell of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee join us to discuss how the Z16 standard can help you identify and track meaningful safety and health metrics to meet your organization’s objectives.

Sponsored by SafeStart. Pandora Bryce and Peter Batrowny of SafeStart join us to share steps you can take to improve the safety climate and culture at your organization. They discuss creating an environment where everyone looks out for each other’s safety and feels empowered to speak up about hazardous working conditions.

October 11, 2023 marks the unveiling and dedication of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial. Mary Anne Trasciatti, president of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition Board of Directors, joins us to share the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and discuss the memorial to those who were lost. Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition How the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Changed...

Lindsay Bell, IG americas SHEQ human performance manager at Air Products, shares tips and strategies you can use to improve training, communication and comprehension with those in your organization.