OH&S SafetyPod
Occupational Health & Safety Executive Editor David Kopf delves into occupational safety and health topics with industry experts, offering insights and discussions on workplace safety practices and regulations.
Episodes
Episode 232: Managing Safety in the Modern Contract Workforce
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM, Director of Health, Safety & Environmental at Avetta, joins the podcast to discuss how today's increasingly contractor-driven workforce is changing the way organizations approach workplace safety. DeBow explains why compliance remains an essential foundation but is no longer sufficient on its own, and why leading organizations are adopt
Episode 231: A Conversation with OSHA's David Keeling
At ASSP Safety 2026 in Anaheim, OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf sat down with Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health David Keeling for a wide-ranging conversation about OSHA's priorities and direction. Keeling discusses the status of OSHA's heat stress rulemaking efforts, the agency's renewed focus on small and medium-sized businesses, the new Safety Champions initiative,
Episode 230: Preparing Safety Professionals for the AI Era
In this episode of the SafetyPod, Columbia Southern University Faculty Lead Dr. Bart Eltz joins OH&S editor David Kopf to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the occupational safety profession. Eltz explores emerging applications for AI in safety management, risk assessment, and program development while emphasizing the continued importance of foundational safety knowledge, critical th
Episode 229: Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety in the Workplace
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, CSA Group Fire Test Specialist Josh Dinaburg joins the podcast to discuss the growing presence of lithium-ion battery systems in workplaces and the unique fire safety challenges they create. Dinaburg explains how thermal runaway events occur, why lithium-ion battery fires differ from traditional fire hazards, and what safety professionals need to understand a
Episode 228: Building Safety Programs for SMBs That Actually Work
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, safety expert Greg Zigulis discusses the unique challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when building effective health and safety programs. Drawing on insights from his new book, "Health and Safety Programs in Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses," Zigulis explains how limited resources, lack of formal training, and competing priorities often lead org
Episode 227: Ladder Safety Month — Turning Awareness into Safer Habits
March marks National Ladder Safety Month, and in this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, we explore how safety leaders can reduce preventable ladder-related injuries through better habits, training, and daily reinforcement. Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can
Episode 226: Navigating the New Frontier of Maritime Safety Education
In this episode, Dr. Travis Smith and Bobby Oberlechner of Columbia Southern University discuss the university's new maritime safety concentration—a program designed to equip safety professionals for one of the world's most complex and high-risk environments. They explore why maritime safety has historically lacked academic focus, how CSU's curriculum bridges that gap, and what students can expect
Episode 225: Opioids on the Job—Planning to Protect
Content Editor Stasia DeMarco speaks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at the National Safety Council, about a new tool designed to help manage the opioid epidemic in the workplace. With overdoses now linked to nearly one in ten workplace deaths, NSC has launched a free Overdose Emergency Planning Tool to help employers prepare for opioid emergencies an
Episode 224: A+A 2025 Gears Up to Host Global Safety Community
Lars Wismer, Director of A+A at Messe Düsseldorf, joins Executive Editor David Kopf to discuss the upcoming A+A 2025 International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work, happening November 4–7 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Wismer shares insights on the theme People Matter and previews highlights including global exhibitors, PPE innovations, exoskeletons, smart technology, and congress se
Episode 223: Building Trust -- Protecting Employees' Mental Health
Increasing attention is being placed on workers' mental health, as well as their physical health, but how do safety managers approach this challenge? Sean Egan, the Deputy Director of Labor for the State of Michigan, joins the OH&S Safety Pod to discuss Michigan's groundbreaking workplace mental health initiative. Launched through the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), the program
Episode 222: AIHA Launches Heat Stress AP 2.0
Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), joins the OH&S Safety Pod to discuss the evolving risks of heat stress and how AIHA's newly updated Heat Stress App is helping organizations protect workers in both indoor and outdoor environments. The app uses live weather data and user inputs to calculate wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT), delivering personalized risk levels
Episode 221: The ISF and Moving Beyond Compliance
Jennifer McNelly, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), discusses the Intersociety Forum (ISF) and a recent report calling for a shift in how safety is embedded in business strategy. Representing nearly 30 safety and health organizations, the ISF advocates moving beyond legal compliance toward risk-based, proactive safety management systems. Jennifer explores why complia
Episode 220: The Importance of Safety Assessments
In this episode, Nick Brown, Senior Director of Ansell Services, explores why safety assessments are a foundational part of proactive hazard identification and facility safety. Every worksite presents its own risks, and Nick shares how a tailored, systematic approach to safety assessments helps EHS professionals identify hazards, ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards, and take meaning
Episode 219: The Strategic Edge of Safety Staffing
In this episode, Ethan Fight, Executive Director of Operations at Medcor Safety, joins the podcast to explore how strategic safety staffing can give high-risk industries such as construction a competitive advantage. Drawing on his 12 years of experience managing safety professionals across more than 100 construction accounts, Ethan shares insights into how investing in the right safety talent can
Episode 218: The Future of OSHA
Is the future of OSHA at risk? Samuel Pond, founding and managing partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, joins the SafetyPod to discuss the future of OSHA under shifting political tides. With more than 30 years of experience representing injured and disabled workers, Pond offers a front-line perspective on how changes at OSHA could impact worker safety and employer accountability. The conversation expl
Episode 217: The Importance of Women's PPE
Properly fitting PPE is critical for ensuring comfort, effectiveness, and safety on the job, but for women in the workforce, sourcing PPE that is designed with their dimensions in mind isn't always easy. That's why women's PPE advocacy organization The Safety Rack and the Alliance of Women's Safety Apparel Manufacturers (AWSAM) partnered with other women's groups to launch the #MyBodyMyPPE campaig
Episode 216: Understanding OSHA's Arc Flash Guidance
In November 2024, OSHA released new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost 20 years. The guidance covered various areas of concern, including low-voltage hazards; PPE and arc-rated (AR) clothing; hierarchy of controls; worker training and establishing boundaries for arc flash hazards. Scott Margolin, Vice President of Technical at Tyndale and Chairman of the Board for the Partnership for
Episode 215: New Developments in Confined Space Entry Monitoring and Safety
Workers entering and working in confined spaces face a number of potentially fatal hazards such as insufficient oxygen, physical hazards including falls, and toxic or flammable atmospheres. Fortunately, new technology innovations are helping to improve their safety. Todd Connelly, Rental Sales Manager for Blackline Safety, joins the podcast to discuss why confined space entries persist as a safety
Episode 214: 20 Years of Breakthrough Strategies
If you're a regular reader of Occupational Health & Safety, then you're probably familiar with Robert Pater. Pater is the managing director and creator of the MoveSMART system to reduce soft-tissue injuries and slips, trips, and falls, and he's quickly approaching his 20-year anniversary of writing the Breakthrough Strategies column for OH&S. Moreover, he's written nearly 200 articles for OH&S as
Episode 213: How Certifications Transform Industries with NFPA's Top Expert
Certifications in the fire, life, and electrical safety fields play crucial roles. Daniel Pickel, the Director of Certification and Accreditation at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), joins the podcast to discuss topics such as how certifications help safety professionals stay up-to-date, how is technology influencing the certification landscape, and recent trends in certifications a
Episode 212: Perspectives from 40 Years of the VPPPA
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association recently enjoyed its 40th anniversary as well as the 40th edition of its annual Safety+ Symposium, which ran Aug. 25-28 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams, CAE, joins the podcast to discuss how the association and the show have evolved over time; significant takeaways
Episode 211: Inside the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo
In this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, OH&S Content Editor Robert Yaniz Jr. speaks with OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf about his experience at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, held in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 16-18. They discuss key highlights from the event, including the scope of this year's edition, OSHA's 10 most frequently cited standards, new workplace fatality data, and the new p
Episode 210: Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing's Future
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Robert Yaniz Jr. speaks with Eric Whitley, director of industrial transformation at L2L, about the role of digital communication tools in improving safety, transparency and efficiency in the manufacturing sector. With L2L's recent report What's Holding Manufacturers Back in 2024? as a springboard, we discuss how technology is helping bridge the gap in workfor
Episode 209: ASSP Safety 2024 Highlights
The American Society of Safety Professionals held its 63rd annual Safety conference and expo August 7-9 in Denver last week, and Occupational Health & Safety's Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss Safety 2024's highlights, including its record-breaking attendance, the offerings on the expo floor, the conference, and the compelling opening keynote address. For anyone who couldn't make the show,
Episode 208: Insights from ASSP's Corporate Listening Tour
For the past four years, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has conducted an annual Corporate Listening Tour in which it surveys business leaders on their safety concerns. It then releases an annual report based on that tour. The 2024 edition of that report yielded some eye-opening and helpful workplace safety insights. Jennifer McNelly, the Chief Executive Officer of ASSP, joins
Episode 207: Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters
Various kinds of disasters pose a wide spectrum of respiratory hazards for first responders, so how can they be kept safe? Dennis Terpin, Ph.D. joins the SafetyPod to discuss key topics related to this issue, such as the elements of hazard and risk assessment for those types of disasters; how health and safety planning vary in terms of the type of disaster and how this impacts respiratory safety;
Episode 206: Revolutionizing Safety: How AI Is Transforming the Workplace
Recent advancements in AI are already changing the way safety professionals protect their workers. But as the technology continues to evolve, the effect AI has on workplace safety will likely only intensify, as a new norm begins to take shape. In this episode, R. Mukund, founder and CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss how AI is enhancing safety measures across industries
Episode 205: Going Beyond Compliance — Why Just Meeting the Requirements Might Not Be Enough
When it comes to workplace safety, standards compliance only gets you so far. Bartholomew Jay from the NFPA joins the podcast to delve into the critical nature of safety training beyond basic compliance to prevent injuries and operational disruptions. Jae discusses the dynamic nature of safety codes and the importance of staying current with emerging safety trends, technologies, and best practices
Episode 204: A Decade of Safety Achievement: Ten Years Without Incidents
After ten years of accident-free operation at Leeco Steel's Houston facility, Chad Schuh and Ben Kincheloe — Leeco's VP of operations and director of Safety, respectively — join the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the company's approach to safety culture, what strategies Leeco put in place to achieve a decade without incident at its Houston location and what other companies looking to emulate Leeco's mi
Episode 203: Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health
Workplace violence, harassment and mental health continue to be key concerns for workers. But the big picture regarding the true state of these serious matters often remains unclear. Elissa Rossi, VP of compliance advisory services at Traliant, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss Traliant's 2024 employee survey report on this topic, giving voice to over 1,000 workers. We'll address some of the stu
Episode 202: Different Technologies for Drug Testing
Workplace drug testing has existed for decades with lab-based urine testing being the dominant test method for much of that time. However, new technologies have ushered in new approaches, which could have come at a better time given how recreational marijuana laws could impact worker safety. Bill Current, the president and founder of the Current Consulting Group, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to talk a
Episode 201 - The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety
As 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 sa
Episode 200 - The Year Ahead for Workplace Safety
Occupational 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 a
The Role of Ergonomics in Your Employees' Health
Ergonomics 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 m
SDS Sections You've Been Ignoring
Every 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 a
Prioritizing and Addressing Winter Hazards
The 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
NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up
Regular 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 progr
Powering Progress: The Power of Connected Safety
Connected 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 O
A New Educational Opportunity for Safety Professionals
Columbia 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
Public Works Employees as First Responders
Public 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 t
Ensuring Safe Rooftops for Workers
Body: 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 pr
A Changing of the Guard at OH&S Magazine
Our 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
In 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
The Top Five OSHA Violations for Construction
Zach 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 Solu
The Importance of Communication: Takeaways from ASSP Safety 2023
OH&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
Lester 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 orga
A Look at the Business of Safety: Protecting People While Driving Profitability
Business 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 l
Preventing Arc Flash and Shock Hazards
Electrical 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 Busine
Prioritizing Mental Health in Workplace Safety
Construction 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 Un
OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team
In 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
Happy 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
2023 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
In 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
Let'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 test
Healthy Workplaces: Protecting Workers from Seasonal Illnesses
Keeping 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
In 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
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how protecting employee data is essential to worker safety.
Choosing Effective Safety Training Methods
Everyone 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
Editor 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, i
Stop the Job: Don't Risk Injury for Productivity
Encouraging 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
Artificial 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-w
Part Two: Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
Editor 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® co
Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
There 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 digita
Lockout Compliance: Finding the Right Blueprint for Success
OH&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
What's Going On? Updates on OSHA's Most Recent Decisions
OSHA 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
Mindset Matters: Just One Thought Can Halt Safety Progress
In 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
Protecting Frontline Workers in the Utilities Industry with Connected Safety
Editor 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 enabl
Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own
In 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 stand
In Case You Missed It: Highlights from NSC Congress & Expo
In 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 digit
Surprise Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking
OSHA 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 cont
90 Years in OSHA: How Women's Roles Have Changed
There 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
Creating an Effective AED Program in the Workplace
An 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 se
Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
In 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 conte
Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program
There 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 e
Safety & Security: Tips for Preventing Workplace Violence
Lowering 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 standar
Modern-Day Trends: Testing for Workplace Impairment
Marijuana 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 a
Everything You Need to Know about Forklifts & Safety
Listen 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
Making Safety a Core Value in the Workplace
Not 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
The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools
Hand 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
A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner
OH&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 in
