OH&S SafetyPod
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsListen along as Occupational Health & Safety Executive Editor David Kopf takes a deep dive into occupational safety and health topics with industry experts.
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Episode 201 - The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety
March 19, 2024 03:22 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBAs Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week fall in March, OH&S’s SafetyPod examines the role of women in worker safety. Shawna Fraser Nagle, MS, CSP, CHST, CUSP, the Vice President of Safety at Newton, Mass.-headquartered Fraser Engineering Co. Inc., joins the podcast to discuss her experience in workplace safety, as well as the unique abilities and value that women bring to worker safety. Other topics discussed include how safety organizations are cultivating that value, and th...
Episode 200 - The Year Ahead for Workplace Safety
January 22, 2024 17:45 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOccupational Health & Safety’s Executive Editor David Kopf and Content Editor Robert Yaniz, Jr. kick off the new year by talking about a few safety initiatives and trends that will impact the next 12 months. Those developments, include efforts to combat workplace overdose deaths, address worker mental health, child labor investigations and more “tailored” PPE design. Additionally, Kopf and Yaniz also preview some of the editorial efforts OH&S has in the works for 2024, including our webinar ...
The Role of Ergonomics in Your Employees’ Health
December 12, 2023 07:48 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBErgonomics continues to get increased attention in the workplace, but worker safety and health professionals face a number of challenges when trying to ensure good ergonomics. Sofia Kiriukhina, the Head of Customer Success at TuMeke Ergonomics, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the role of ergonomics in full-circle employee health. It turns out that the ergonomics challenges facing businesses might also open the door to some new opportunities through innovations, technologies and rethinki...
SDS Sections You’ve Been Ignoring
November 21, 2023 06:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBEvery section of a Safety Data Sheet is important, but there are several sections of SDS that often get less attention than they should. Well-known workplace safety expert Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP, manager of loss control for The MEMIC Group, joins the SafetyPod to share his insights on four key SDS sections employees and employers need to follow more closely and why. Badger focuses his attention on sections 8, 9, 7, and 11 and digs into the crucial details of each. Sponsored by S...
Prioritizing and Addressing Winter Hazards
November 13, 2023 05:30 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBThe winter months are now upon us, bringing in a range of seasonal safety hazards and risks that businesses and industries have to deal with in order to keep workers safe. Brendan Moriarty, Vice President, Casualty Executive Field Specialist, North America Risk Engineering at Chubb, joins the podcast to discuss several winter hazards impacting many businesses across a variety of industries and how those businesses can address those hazards and keep workers safe. From frostbite and hypothermi...
NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up
October 30, 2023 22:42 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBRegular readers of Occupational Health & Safety’s website, enewsletter and social media accounts saw our regular updates from the show floor and key conferences sessions at NSC’s Safety Congress & Expo 2023 in New Orleans, but we wanted to use this episode to hit on some key highlights. Executive editor David Kopf and content editor Robert Yaniz, Jr. discuss NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program; the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel; the Campbell Institute Forum discussion on traini...
Powering Progress: The Power of Connected Safety
October 17, 2023 03:51 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBConnected safety is coming — are you ready? Every business is responsible for employee safety, but that has become challenging in today’s business climate due to reasons that most people couldn’t have foreseen even a few years ago. However, connected safety offers a multi-faceted set of solutions for overcoming those challenges. Shawn Gregg, Vice President of Global Safety for Wesco, and Lorenza Ordonez, Global Director of Safety Sales & Strategy for Wesco, join the podcast to discuss how co...
A New Educational Opportunity for Safety Professionals
October 02, 2023 23:24 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBColumbia Southern University has unveiled a new program to help safety professionals take their expertise to the next level. CSU’s new Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health program helps workplace safety managers build strong analytical skills to help them apply safety statistics, data and research to their real-world jobs. Dr. Dan Corcoran, the Academic Program Director of Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management at CSU, joins the podcast to discuss the new program, w...
Public Works Employees as First Responders
September 19, 2023 05:42 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBPublic Works workers are often first on the scene at public emergencies and last to leave. Moreover, on any given day, they can be exposed to 50 different types of hazards or potential exposures. Well-known industry speaker, educator and writer Dr. Dennis Terpin joins the podcast to discuss the role of public works employees in emergency management; the common safety and health challenges facing them; and the need for designated safety officers in the realm of Public Works. Sponsored by NF...
Ensuring Safe Rooftops for Workers
September 05, 2023 16:42 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBBody: Fall protection consistently ranks first on OSHA’s Top 10 safety violations, with many falls occurring from rooftops. Understanding these risks and implementing safety measures is crucial. In this episode, Daniel Huntington, General Manager at Kee Safety Inc. and a seasoned compliance educator and rooftop safety trainer, delves into the four primary danger zones on rooftops and how safety professionals can better protect workers in these areas. Special Thanks to This Episode's Sponso...
A Changing of the Guard at OH&S Magazine
August 29, 2023 03:47 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBOur cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine. Associate Content Editor Alexandria Saurman will be moving to another department at our parent company, 1105 Media, and business journalist Robert Yaniz, Jr. has joined our team to continue her work. Learn more about Robert, what he will be doing here at OH&S, and more about Alex's new role.
Exploring Oral Fluid Drug Testing in the Workplace
July 31, 2023 07:15 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn the last decade, the U.S. has seen much change when it comes the rules and laws about drugs. As the conversation around this topic—be it legalization, decriminalization or approved testing methods—grows, so will the discussion on workplace drug testing. In this episode, Bill Current, considered one of the foremost experts on workplace drug and alcohol testing and the employee screening industry, talks about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent final rule on oral fluid drug t...
The Top Five OSHA Violations for Construction
July 18, 2023 03:58 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBZach Pucillo, the EHS compliance Manager with KPA, joins the SafetyPod to discuss the top five OSHA violations in construction. Pucillo answers pertinent questions such as: What are those violations? How many are perennial problems? What are the key safety issues that result in violations? What steps can be taken to reduce, mitigate and protect against them? Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions: Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions. ...
The Importance of Communication: Takeaways from ASSP Safety 2023
June 20, 2023 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOH&S Executive Editor David Kopf sits down with OH&S Associate Content Editor Alex Saurman to discuss one of his key takeaways from the American Society of Safety Professionals' Safety 2023 Conference and Expo held from June 5 to 7, 2023.
Trends in Lone Worker Safety
June 04, 2023 19:45 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBLester Tiro of SafetyLine Lone Worker joins the podcast to talk about various issues and challenges of lone worker safety, as well as strategies and tools for enhancing lone worker safety. Additionally, Tiro shares a sneak peek of some findings uncovered in a forthcoming study that SafetyLine Lone Worker will release later this year. Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions: Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Solutions. Developed by leading expe...
A Look at the Business of Safety: Protecting People While Driving Profitability
May 22, 2023 07:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBBusiness and safety are two topics that go hand-in-hand. Yet, the business side of safety is not something that’s often discussed. In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Gavin Coyle, a Global Safety leader, CEO, safety influencer and business Board Advisor with over 25 years of experience holding safety leadership and business consulting positions, sheds light on this subject and talks about how looking at finances can benefit both a company and its employees.
Preventing Arc Flash and Shock Hazards
May 09, 2023 06:17 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBElectrical safety expert Zarheer Jooma, P.E., IEEE (SM’17), an electrical engineer with e-Hazard, which provides arc flash and electrical safety training, shares insights into adequate risk assessment, the kinds of necessary PPE, common human errors that often lead to arch flash incidents, and key elements that go into effective electrical safety training programs. Sponsored by NFPA® Global Business Solutions: Operate your organization at a higher level with NFPA® Global Business Soluti...
Prioritizing Mental Health in Workplace Safety
March 28, 2023 03:01 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBConstruction Safety Week runs May 1-5, and a big component of this year’s event is how everyone involved in a construction project can own and act on safety to positively impact the mental health safety of their coworkers. Ralph Blessing, a professor at Columbia Southern University, discusses the importance of safeguarding mental health in the workplace. A special thank you to Columbia Southern University: For 30 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in occupational safet...
OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team
January 09, 2023 08:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, Sydny Shepard says farewell and ushers in a new era of editorial leadership for Occupational Health & Safety.
Top Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace in 2023
January 02, 2023 08:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBHappy New Year! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ways to prioritize health at work in 2023.
Safety Goals: Resolutions Aren’t Just for the New Year
December 19, 2022 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB2023 is upon us. Editor Sydny Shepard talks all about making New Year's Resolutions for safety and how to stick with them.
Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022
December 12, 2022 08:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some of the most cited companies in 2022.
The Right Testing Solution is Key to Your Hearing Conservation Program
December 07, 2022 08:30 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLet's talk testing for occupational hearing loss. Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SHOEBOX's Alexa Gough to talk all about Hearing Conservation Programs, hearing testing and more. A special thank you to SHOEBOX SHOEBOX is the maker of the world’s first automated audiometer purpose built for occupational hearing testing. For almost a decade, SHOEBOX has been leading the evolution of hearing testing solutions and was the first to optimize for testing outside of a sound booth or mobile c...
Healthy Workplaces: Protecting Workers from Seasonal Illnesses
December 05, 2022 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBKeeping workers healthy though the unhealthiest season of the year is tough. Here's some ways to protect workers from seasonal illnesses.
Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will Evolve
November 28, 2022 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what is in store for the safety and health industry in the future.
Protecting Data is Essential to Worker Safety
November 21, 2022 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how protecting employee data is essential to worker safety.
Choosing Effective Safety Training Methods
November 14, 2022 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEveryone learns differently so it is important to incorporate different training styles for knowledge retention and safer work.
Staying Up to Date: How NFPA is Digitizing Codes and Standards
November 09, 2022 20:07 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEditor Sydny Shepard sits down with NFPA LiNK Director Kyle Spencer to talk all about NFPA’s inspiration for LiNK, recent updates to the program and the future of digitization at NFPA. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA delivers...
Stop the Job: Don't Risk Injury for Productivity
November 07, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBEncouraging employees to stop the job in an unsafe scenario comes with a long list of complications. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how you can encourage employees to prioritize health and safety.
Enhancing Workplace Safety with the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
November 02, 2022 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBArtificial intelligence may sound like something from the future, but it is already changing the way companies enhance their workplace safety programs. On this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SparkCognition's Stephen Gold to talk about how advanced technologies can seamlessly fit in with your program today. A special thank you to SparkCognition. SparkCognition's award-winning AI solutions allow organizations to predict future outcomes, optimize processes, and ...
Part Two: Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
October 31, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBEditor Sydny Shepard continues to count down the top five most frequently cited standards and what you can be doing to avoid being penalized for not complying with these standards. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bo...
Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
October 24, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThere are a few standards that have dominated the most frequently cited standards list for years. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks a few of them down and explains how to avoid being cited. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic sear...
Lockout Compliance: Finding the Right Blueprint for Success
October 19, 2022 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBOH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Bill Belongea, Safety Services Program Manager at The Master Lock Company to talk about effective ways to enhance your lockout program. A special thank you to The Master Lock Company. Nothing is more important than keeping your workers and your facility safe. Nobody understands that better than The Master Lock Company. We have focused on the development of complete lockout/tagout solutions since 1989, when OSHA first issued the regulation on the c...
What’s Going On? Updates on OSHA’s Most Recent Decisions
October 17, 2022 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOSHA has been making moves. Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the latest announcements, news and movements from OSHA in the last few months. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and col...
Mindset Matters: Just One Thought Can Halt Safety Progress
October 10, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses why mindset matters, how external struggles can bring internal battles and how you can turn it all around with just one thought. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookma...
Protecting Frontline Workers in the Utilities Industry with Connected Safety
October 05, 2022 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBEditor Sydny Shepard sits down with Blackline Safety's Sean Stinson and NiSource's Prajwal Deshpande to discuss practical implementations of connected technology to enhance worker safety. A special thank you to Blackline Safety. Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT. With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Bl...
Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own
October 03, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three ways that you can be ensuring your company is on track with safety and health compliance measures. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, an...
In Case You Missed It: Highlights from NSC Congress & Expo
September 26, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard touches on the Occupational Keynote from OSHA Head Doug Parker, NSC’s Work to Zero Initiative and the unveiling of OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for fiscal year 2022. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic sear...
Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking
September 19, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBOSHA inspections are generally unannounced. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the do's and don'ts of a surprise inspection. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collabo...
90 Years in OSHA: How Women's Roles Have Changed
September 14, 2022 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThere are more women in safety than ever before. In this podcast episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Columbia Southern University professor Shannon Holman to talk about the impact that women have had on the occupational safety and health industry and how those roles have—and will continue to—evolve. A special thank you to Columbia Southern University. For more than 25 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in occupational safety and health education. Taught b...
Creating an Effective AED Program in the Workplace
September 12, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAn AED can't save a life, if it cannot be found. In this podcast, listen to tips for an effective AED program. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to sav...
Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
September 06, 2022 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at Industrial Hygiene through the lens of the past and the future. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collabor...
Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program
August 29, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThere are many things that safety directors, managers and leadership can do to ensure that employees are adhering to a vision protection program. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share...
Safety & Security: Tips for Preventing Workplace Violence
August 22, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBLowering the number of instances of workplace violence is not only crucial to the health and safety of your workforce, but is also legally mandated by federal OSHA. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and ...
Modern-Day Trends: Testing for Workplace Impairment
August 17, 2022 07:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMarijuana is seeing more legalization throughout the country, THC products like Delta 8 are gaining popularity and more people than ever are working from home. What is an employer to do? Creating an effective program to test for substance abuse in the workplace can be difficult when faced with modern day trends and challenges, so Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Bill Current, a consultant and author on substance-abuse related issues, to talk about can be prepared to face these trends and ...
Everything You Need to Know about Forklifts & Safety
August 15, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBListen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses everything you may need to know about forklifts and mitigating the risks associated with them. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and co...
Making Safety a Core Value in the Workplace
August 08, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNot having safety as a core value could be more detrimental than even trying to make it a core value to begin with. So, what are you waiting for? A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to s...
The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools
August 01, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBHand protection has come a long way since workers first used their hands. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborate with others to save time and get the job done right. Wi...
A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner
July 28, 2022 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Wesco’s Ines Sira to discuss how safety professionals can stay current with new technologies and innovations. A special thank you to Wesco International. Wesco builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Delivering ingenuity and expertise to approximately 140,000 customers worldwide, we help your business run smoothly by providing solutions that can increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk. With nearly 1.5 million produc...
Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Results in Increased Enforcement, Education
July 25, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFatalities from trench-related incidents are on the rise. OSHA is now calling on increased enforcement efforts to protect workers. A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA LiNK® is the information delivery platform set to revolutionize how you work. Put safety expertise at your fingertips with digital access to NFPA® codes and standards, plus exclusive enhanced content. Utilize dynamic search functionality, bookmarking, and the ability to share and collaborat...