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The Case for Safety Podcast
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The Case for Safety Podcast brings you conversations with workplace safety experts across industries. Every other Monday, learn how to manage risks, mitigate hazards and create a strong culture. From preventing falls and controlling hazardous energy to operating in confined spaces and measuring safety performance, The Case for Safety Podcast has the insights you need to create safer and healthier workplaces.
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Danny Smith, Senior Consultant at SafeStart, joins us to discuss the danger of placing blame in the aftermath of workplace incidents and the impact it can have on your culture. He also shares why transparency and communication are so important to creating workplaces where team members feel empowered to speak up about workplace conditions and […]
Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director of CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, shares why construction workers are at a higher risk of suicide than those in other industries, the role of opioid use in the rate of suicide among construction workers and steps you can take to help support your team’s physical […]
Sponsored by Grainger. Matt Law and Jordan Schlittler of Grainger join our latest episode to help set the record straight about misconceptions in occupational safety and health. They offer insights on NFPA 70E and its relationship to OSHA, requirements for inspecting equipment, safety standards and regulations, recordkeeping, training, technology and more.
Tom West, Vice President and Global Practice Leader at MākuSafe and co-author of “Safety and Wearable Technology: Impact, Applications and Implementation in Industry,” explores how wearable tools can help safety professionals assess risks and make data-driven decisions to improve conditions for their workforce. He discusses different applications where wearable tech can provide real-time insights on the […]
Sponsored by Netradyne. Adam Kahn, Chief Business Officer at Netradyne, shares how positive engagement and recognition can help motivate fleet drivers to practice safe driving techniques. He discusses methods for coaching your team on how to operate safely, as well as using rewards to recognize safe behaviors.
Scott Gaddis, Vice President, Global Practice Leader – Safety and Health at Intelex Technologies, joins us to discuss how mobile technology is changing the way safety professionals can access information and collect and analyze data to improve their management systems. He also shares how tools like artificial intelligence and wearable technology can help you engage […]
Steven Guillory, Quality and Risk Manager, City of Houston Public Works and Engineering, shares the journey of implementing the ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard in the City of Houston and the impact it had on reducing injuries and improving culture. He discusses the collaboration among stakeholders to help support the needs of each individual department and improve […]
This week, we’re joined by Safety 2025 Opening and Closing General Session speakers Shasta Nelson and Liz Bohannon. They share why making connections in the workplace is critical to worker well-being and building a strong culture. They also discuss the risks associated with workers feeling isolated and share tips for creating a warm and welcoming […]
Sponsored by RescueStat. Dana Miller, Chief Experience Officer at RescueStat, shares tips for developing an effective management program for the automated external defibrillators at your workplace. She discusses the benefits of remote monitoring to ensure that AEDs are effective when needed and in compliance with applicable regulations.
In a special bonus episode, ASSP President Pam Walaski and Kathy Seabrook, CEO and Founder of Global Solutions, Inc. and co-author of Connecting the Dots: Environment, Health Safety and Sustainability, discuss the value that the workforce brings to the workplace and the importance of collaboration to improving safety and health. They also show how you […]
In this encore episode, Tom Bobick, David May and Cheryl Ambrose share how the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 standard can help prevent heat stress among your workforce. They discuss acclimatizing workers to the heat, the signs and symptoms of heat stress and how to care for workers experiencing heat-related illness.
Gabe Encarnacion, Allison Short and Josh Russell of the “Illusion of Safety” podcast join us to discuss how collaborating with fellow professionals helps them expand their knowledge, solve problems and develop in their careers. They also share tips for how to connect with others at safety conferences and make the most of your experience.
In this special bonus episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly speaks with Jim Frederick, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA and currently principal at NexusHSE. They discuss some of the keys to success for being an effective safety leader, the importance of data in decision making and the role of collaboration between associations, organizations and government […]
Bruce Main, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z244 Committee shares how the Z244 standard can help control hazardous energy through lockout/tagout and alternative methods. He discusses steps you can take to ensure your workforce is properly trained on how to properly isolate or control different forms of hazardous energy to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
Jason Galoozis, Safety Director at PremiStar, shares how AI tools can create engaging training materials that can help improve engagement and retention among your workforce. He shares how to develop and use avatars to conduct training, write scripts on safety and health topics and help ensure learners retain information.
Natasha Porter, Chief Customer Officer at Benchmark Gensuite, shares how AI is impacting the world of workplace safety and health. She discusses how these tools can help safety professionals reduce risks, improve processes and prevent incidents in their workplaces.
In this special bonus episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly and President Pam Walaksi speak with Jon Anderson, managing consultant of the Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG), and Scott McCally, president of Auto-Bake Serpentine. They discuss how hygienic-designed equipment helps improve worker safety and increases efficiency, and how industry consensus standards provide guidance on how to […]
In this encore episode, David Von Drehle, author of “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America”, shares the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which took place on March 25, 1911. David discusses the conditions workers faced during that period, the circumstances surrounding the fire and the impact the fire had in raising awareness of […]
Cody Rosier, CEO and Founder of Zalemo, joins us to discuss process safety management and how it applies to different work environments. He also shares tips for developing a process to help ensure that your facilities and those you work with are in compliance with OSHA’s process safety management standard.
Pete Susca, Principal at OpX Safety, shares tips for identifying hazards before they lead to incidents and helping those in your organization better understand safety risks. He also discusses case studies from the field of how examining processes and tasks can help better protect workers and improve your organization’s bottom line.