The Case for Safety Podcast

Sponsored by SafeStart. Rodd Wagner, bestselling author and executive advisor at SafeStart, discusses the connection between worker happiness, engagement and safety performance.  

Sponsored by Bulwark. Derek Sang, technical training manager at Bulwark, shares tips to remember when selecting, using and caring for flame-resistant garments.

Lori Schroth, Senior Safety & Environmental Professional at Concurrent Technologies Corporation, shares strategies for addressing employee mental health and wellness, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and support those in need. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ASSP Total Worker Health Resources

Pete Susca, Principal at Operational Excellence LLC (OpX Safety), joins us to discuss how examining your processes can help you improve your safety and health program. He also shares how process health knowledge can help you transition away from outcome reliance and bring a greater focus to predicting and preventing risks.

Peter Sturm, President and CEO of Sturm Consulting, Inc. and co-author of the third edition of ASSP publication “Accident Investigation Techniques: Best Practices for Examining Workplace Incidents,” joins us to discuss the steps and techniques for conducting an effective incident investigation and how to use the data gathered from investigations to prevent future incidents. Accident In...

Tim Page-Bottorff, CSP, CIT, shares how his experience in the United States Marine Corps helped prepare him for a career in safety and why veterans are a valuable asset to any organization. Tim Page-Bottorff tpbottorff@cox.net

From our archive, we’re joined by Jeff Dalto, Senior Learning & Customer Advocacy Manager at Vector Solutions, to discuss how to develop, implement and improve your safety and health training program.

Tim Pottorff, CIE, ARM and principal of QP3 ErgoSystems LLC, joins us to share ergonomic challenges faced by hotel housekeeping staff, and steps you can take to help support their health and safety.

Cory Worden, ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty Administrator and host of its Healthbeat Podcast, joins us to discuss how podcasting can help safety professionals connect with one another to share insights and address challenges. ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty’s Healthbeat Podcast

Tina Angley, Manager of Member Publications at ASSP and editor of Professional Safety Journal, joins us to share how you can bring your knowledge to safety professionals around the world, and the positive impact that writing articles can have on your career. Submit an article to Professional Safety Journal

Devon Harris, 3-time Olympian and Safety 2022 closing keynote speaker, joins us to share how to overcome adversity, stay focused and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Lauren Bauerschmidt, CSP, and Manager of Standards Development at ASSP, joins us to discuss the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and how you can improve fall prevention at your work sites.

Sponsored by Axiom Medical. Dr. Les Kertay, senior vice president of behavioral health at Axiom Medical, discusses how to start conversations with your workforce about the mental and behavioral health challenges they are facing and get them the support they need.

Terry Krug and Terry Ketchum, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z117 Committee join us to discuss the recently updated Z117.1 standard and how it can help address the hazards and risks associated with entering, exiting and working in confined spaces.

Dr. Jan Wachter, CSP, CIH, and professor in the Safety Sciences Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss the importance of worker engagement and how it can help you improve your safety and health management system.

Alexi Carli and Steve Newell, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee join us to discuss the soon-to-be released Z16 standard and how it can help you develop a process to identify the right safety and health metrics for your organization and what you are trying to achieve.

From our archive, we’re joined by Rachel Michael, director of consulting services at Exponent EHF and ASSP Ergonomics Practice Specialty administrator for a conversation on creating an ergonomically sound home workspace that can support your overall health.

Pam Walaski, CSP, senior program director at Specialty Technical Consultants, joins us to discuss some common objections safety managers may encounter and shares tips on how to address them.

In this two-part episode, we discuss the ethical and legal implications of OSHA compliance. In part one, we are joined by James Borretti, CSP, president and CEO of Boretti, Inc. to discuss the subject from an ethical perspective. In part two, we are joined by Todd Logsdon, national workplace safety practice group co-leader and partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, who shares his legal expertise o...

Julia Kunlo, CSP, and vice president of Evolution Safety Resources, joins us to share advice and tips for those starting out in occupational safety and health on how to build an effective program.

An encore presentation of episodes featuring members of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee on Fall Protection and Fall Restraint. These episodes offer expert insights into two very important aspects of fall protection and fall restraint, self-retracting devices and anchorage connectors. The first episode features Dan Henn of the Z359.14 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for...

Michael Taubitz, senior adviser at FDR Safety, joins us to discuss Prevention through Design (PtD), its history, its future, and how you can apply PtD concepts at your organization to “design out” hazards and address risks.

Jessica Richardson, senior manager, professional and organizational advancement at the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, joins us to share different ways safety professionals can earn continuing education units throughout their careers.

Author and safety professional Tricia Kagerer joins us to discuss challenges women face in safety and in business, and she shares insights that will help you improve your organization. The B Words: 13 Words Every Woman Must Navigate for Success

Loui McCurley, CEO of Pigeon Mountain Industries and chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z459.1 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems, joins us for a discussion of the new Z459.1 standard and how it can help improve safety for those involved in rope access work. She also offers insights on the different environments where rope access is utilized and the important considerations for keepin...