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Visit www.thesafetypropodcast.com  for more great workplace safety information. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. OSHA requires employers to protect employees who are occupationally exposed to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM). While most would associate exposure to bloodborne pathogens with healthcare workers,...

www.thesafetypropodcast.com If you want to increase safety engagement between leadership (direct supervisors) and workers try asking what coaching leaders are already getting. Chances are HR is coaching front line supervisors on how to engage workers to increase morale, retention and productivity. Instead of reinventing the wheel, piggyback on what they are already doing. I have used the Gallup Su...

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Our exposure to corrosive chemicals in the workplace is more common than folks realize. Just think about the chemicals we use around the home! Safety, on and off the job, is key to managing the hazards associated with these chemicals. Listen to this episode to find out the most common safety hazards, types of corrosive chemicals and how to better prepare your employees...

Powered by iReportSource Increasingly, companies are using contract or temporary workers to perform work. This work ranges from maintenance and construction to security and even production-related tasks. It's easy to pass off responsibility for contractor safety to someone else — particularly the contractor. Under the OSHA multi-employer worksite policy, citations may be issued to employers using...

In this episode, aerial lifts, powered platforms and scissor lifts - they all have slightly different requirements. Be sure to share your thoughts by sending a message to info@thesafetypropodcast.com Please visit our sponsors www.vppsimplified.com and the official floor marking and floor sign company of the podcast, www.mightylinetape.com/podcast

Outreach training was never supposed to replace required safety training under specific OSHA regulations. So what about contractors that we hire that simply produce the 10 or 30-hour OSHA Outreach training card? What questions do we ask? How do we verify they have had actual safety training beyond the OSHA Outreach Training Program? Listen as I tackle this topic. Be sure to drop me your thoughts b...

www.thesafetypropodcast.com I often have folks share safety news stories or OSHA citations they hear about. Most of the time it's an odd curiosity and serves no other purpose than to shake our heads and say, "idiots!". What if we take this information and bring into our organizations and try to place ourselves in those situations? I do this all the time. It is a great way to learn from the mistake...

Special announcement! Mighty Line Floor Tape is now the official floor tape and floor marking company for the SafetyPro Podcast! All of your industrial floor marking needs in one place. Visit www.mightylinetape.com/podcast  to learn more. Where are you on the culture maturity curve? How do you chart this? Click HERE to download the free graph and listen as I talk about the different levels of safe...

Mentioned in this episode: www.vppsimplified.com NIOSH TWH Workbook ANSI Z-10 Let's talk about culture. What culture do you want? What do you currently have? Look to 2 areas of focus for culture. Listen as I explain. email info@thesafetypropodcast.com  

Get the 13-Week Roadmap journal I use:  http://bit.ly/2sQ7NVm Staying focused can be hard. Listen as I describe the journal that helps me create a 13-week roadmap for projects, stay focused on what matters and track my progress along the way. The Self Journal can help you as a safety professional, check it out today here  http://bit.ly/2sQ7NVm Dont' forget to HIT THE SUBSCRIBE button to get every...

Get your FREE Fishbone Diagram Template HERE One way to capture different ideas and stimulate the team's brainstorming on root causes is the cause and effect diagram, commonly called a fishbone. The fishbone will help to visually display the many potential causes for a specific problem or effect. Listen as I explain how it is used. Download the FREE template to follow along! Send email comments an...

Visit our show sponsor here: www.vppsimplified.com **To get the free 5-Why template mentioned in this episode click HERE . Using 5-why for safety problem-solving will really help those looking for an easy yet effective tool to get to the root causes of issues. Be sure to subscribe and leave a rank/review so others can find us and  so we can improve the podcast. info@thesafetypropodcast.com  

Visit our sponsor  www.vppsimplified.com  to simplify your VPP journey! HAZCOM is still a frequently cited OSHA violation. Listen to this intro to the topic so you can keep your employees safe. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE via Apple Podcasts and please leave a rank and review so I can improve! Send your email questions or topic request to info@thesafetypropodcast.com

Labels still create problems for many employers. Learn what is needed and listen to some examples of what to do and not do when it comes to labels in the workplace. Be sure to send email questions or topics for future episodes to info@thesafetypropodcast.com .   

The fourth element in the OSHA VPP is safety & health training. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will explain all the elements of the VPP, the sub-elements, and track your progress along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and visit the website to learn more about the VPP Simplified Tool . Send email questions to info@thesafetypropodcast.com...

The third element in the OSHA VPP is hazard prevention & controls. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will explain all the elements of the VPP, the sub-elements, and track your progress along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and visit the website to learn more about the VPP Simplified Tool . Send email questions to info@thesafetypropodcast.c...

The second element in the OSHA VPP is worksite analysis. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will explain all the elements of the VPP, the sub-elements, and track your progress along the way. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and visit the website to learn more about safety and the VPP Simplified Tool . Send email questions to info@thesafetypropodcast.com....

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now offering the #1 safety and health management system review tool used to prepare companies for the partnership with OSHA. Now you can use the same tool I have used for years. But don't worry, staying true to my values and goals for this podcast, I explain it all in the next 4 episodes covering the VPP elements and sub-elements in detail. Take notes! A lot of info is packed...

  I got a lot of responses from the last episode and noticed an odd trend each time I release a new one as well. I talk about those here in this bonus episode. Keep the emails coming! And hey, if you enjoy the info in the podcast please be sure to leave a ranking and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a personal message using the email address above.

How to set S.M.A.R.T. workplace safety and health goals and objectives and avoid vague lofty goals you will never realize! OSHA wants you to set safety goals. Listen as I talk about how to set S.M.A.R.T. workplace safety and health goals and objectives and avoid vague, lofty goals you will never realize! info@thesafetypropodcast.com      

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Have you ever wondered what should be in your safety program? Where do you begin? In this episode I give you a quick rundown on how to get started and the elements of your written program. Don't forget to subscribe and rank/review the podcast so that I can improve it for you! Email your safety question or comment to info@thesafetypropodcast.com

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Aisles and walkways are being updated! Mainly floor markings. Learn what to do by listening to this episode. More update episodes coming! Email your safety question or comment: info@thesafetyproinfo.com  

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! From parking lots to chipped teeth, this episode has me covering interesting OSHA recordkeeping scenarios from listeners. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a  SafetyPro Community  member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos...

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this Q&A episode, I tackle some of the most common OSHA recordkeeping questions that past clients have asked me! Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a  SafetyPro Community  member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos,...

In this episode, I answer listener questions about workplace safety and compliance. To leave me a voice message with a question to answer on the podcast please visit my website . Click  HERE to ask the SafetyPro! Also mentioned in this episode is my  5 tips to navigate the OSHA website without losing your mind! You really want this cheat sheet if you find yourself looking up info on their website....