The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 113 - Tim Pottorff - The Ergo Guy

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Tim Pottorff.  Tim is known as The Ergo Guy and has completed an estimated 35,000 ergonomic assessments.  This is part 1 of a multi-episode series on ergonomics.

Episode 112 - Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a company culture and how it overrides strategy.  Management commitment is key to accident reduction.  

Episode 111 - Chemical Injection Scenarios

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical injection scenarios.  Today's episode will focus on accidental injection via broken glass, needlesticks and razor blades.  

Episode 110 - Chemical Inhalation Scenarios

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses common chemical inhalation scenarios.  Common toxics and hazardous chemicals are discussed along with where they are typically found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadership

Episode 109 - Dr. Duford - Indoor Air Quality Hazards

In today's episode, Dr. Duford of CANAM Environmental answers questions about indoor air quality hazards.  In particular formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and radon are covered. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadership

Episode 108-Chemical Ingestion Scenarios

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical ingestion scenarios.  Five scenarios are covered where chemical ingestion can occur.  Practical examples are provided. 
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Episode 107 - Local vs Systemic Chemical Exposure

In Today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the difference between a local and systemic chemical exposure.  Practical examples are provided.

Episode 106 - Ed Foulke - How Does OSHA Calculate Penalties

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has a repeat guest. Ed discusses the recent increase in OSHA Penalties and how OSHA calculates them.  This was an eye-opening podcast as the details of the penalty process are peeled back.  Ed Foulke is a Partner at Fisher Pillips and was former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA.  He is also the former Chairman of the Occupational Safety Review Commision. 

Episode 105 - Do Not Let Yourself Get derailed with the Day-to-Day Safety Issues

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to stay focused on goals and not to get derailed in the day-to-day safety issues.  This is a talk I give myself every month.

Episode 104 - Tactical vs. Strategic Occupational Safety Goals

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need for both types of safety goals and the need to stay focused on both.  Practical examples are covered.