The Culture of Safety

A common question for any career how does someone get started or "get their foot in the door". So we dive into how we got into safety and some things we have learned along the way to help others start their safety career. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

SWAT (Stop Work Authority- Taken) Is a concept to help improve the safety of employees. The idea is that safety is no longer placed in the hands of safety professionals and is instead put into the employees hands. Matt and Joe discuss how SWAT is used, how to develop the culture needed for SWAT to thrive and how SWAT impacts a company's bottom line. The two schools of thought in safety, as develop...

Matt and Joe are back with another guest who specializes in one aspect of the Environmental side of EHS. Dave Lee, Matt and Joe talk about Waste Management, Waste Streams, and Environmental Impact Reporting. Check out Dave's Podcast the Waves of Tech on all your podcast platforms. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Matt and Joe discuss the perils of working with cranes. Cranes are the most common tool used to lift thing into place. How these hazards interact with nearby crews, and several tips on working with cranes are discussed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Work-related injuries are a part of being a safety professional. Matt and Joe explain how to properly manage "work-related" injuires and what to look out for as far as fraud. Tey give some good examples how a basic injury can become recordables and how to avoid some common pitfalls. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Matt and Joe discuss the history of how the current safety culture got started since 1911. The triangle shirtwaist fire is chronicled as well as the development of NFPA 101 "The Life Safety Code". Joe's experience in firefighting reveals many tips of how to keep both work and home safe from damaging fires. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn...

All safety professionals must understand how to work with customers. Often their requirements can vary widely amongst them and Matt and Joe discuss how to navigate the different requirements. Stephanie also joins the discussion to add how customer expectations are best managed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Matt and Joe talk about the various types of Worker's Comp Insurance. Sean Barker details how Xmods are calculated, and explains what post-termination claims are and how to handle them. Class codes, debts & credits, and member-owned captive policies are also discussed. Sean Barker, CLCS (661) 283-8100: Office (661) 805-6606:Cell Barker@cliffordandbradford.com This podcast uses the following th...

Fatigue in inevitable in our daily lives. Work, family, school, social events and many other demanding tasks cause us to feel tired. Matt and Joe discuss how fatigue affect workers and talk about the impacts it can have on the safety program of a company. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Matt and Joe have another guest in this week and discuss how C-Suite executives affect a company's safety culture. Several examples of what to do and, more importantly, what not to do when managers are involved. The impact managers have on a safety culture is detailed by David, our guest, and several rules of thumb are also explained. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analys...

Matt and Joe explain what the Hierarchy of Controls are and how to incorporate them into accident investigations and presentations. Prevention Through Design is demystified and Matt explains how to control the hazards of a crocodile using the Hierarchy on Controls. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Matt and Joe have a special guest with an interesting topic. Ryan Beckwith with the company A3 talks about the impact of true ergonomics. The intersection of body mechanics and OSHA regulations are discussed. He introduces a new safety program called Biomechanics Active Safety Ergonomics (B.A.S.E.). Ryan clarifies what the body's internal GPS is and explains why traditional ergonomics is not enoug...

After the Education Vs. Experience episode, a listener contacted the podcast and wanted to elaborate his thoughts on the subject. John enters the debate and explains his views of how how each side has their strengths and weaknesses. As the debate continues John has a surprise for Matt and Joe and the three of them explain why education or experience is more important in the long run. This podcast...

A company's safety culture is one of the most impactful subjects within a safety management system. Matt and Joe discuss bad cultures, good cultures, and how to identify, at the field level, where a safety culture may be. Joe explains Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how to utilize the tool in everyday situations. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://...

Accidents are an unfortunate part of every company. Often times safety professionals must select a method to investigate how the accident occured to discover root causal factors. Only then may we truly reduce the chance of the accident occuring again. In this episode Matt and Joe discuss many of the different methods of accident investigation and reveal great tips on reducing injuries on the workp...

Matt and Joe are back debating a hotly contested topic. Is experience or education more important when discussing safety professionals? Each weigh in with their experience, perceptions, evidence based research and practical advise when looking to hire within the field. You can weigh in on the topic by sending an email to Thecultureofsafety@gmail.com. This podcast uses the following third-party ser...

Welcome to the show! The hosts, Matt and Joe, introduce themselves and talk about their experiences in the Safety and Health field. This introduction includes: war stories, insight and helpful tips that they hope you can use in your management of Safety and Health. They talk about the failure that was the first attempt at a safety podcast and how this time they are here to enrich their listeners....