The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 252 - Occupational Safety - Find Employees who Speak Freely

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a strategy to find employees who speak freely about hazards in the workplace.  If you are a new safety person as the facility, have patience. 

Episode 251 - Occupational Safety - Stay on the Path

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a recent phone call with another safety professional expressing their concerns about being laid off and getting out of the safety profession.  It hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns, but I think safety is a great profession and I have gotten a great deal of satisfaction from solving difficult and demanding hazards.

Episode 250 - Universal Waste Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has Phil from Hazmat Scholars to discuss Universal Waste Management. Phil was also featured in episode 222 and 230 discussing hazardous waste management.  Universal waste management is not always understood, and this is a can't miss episode.

Episode 249 - Occupational Safety - Performing Gap Assessments

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a gap assessment and getting to success in your safety programs.  The first step is to frame success and then work towards that.

Episode 248 - Use the Employee's Safety Plan

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about using the employee's safety plan.  Review and ask for clarifications but they have already bought into their own plan.  Use their safety plan.

Episode 247 - Occupational Safety - Mission, not Company

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses why he got into the field of Occupational Safety.  For Dr. Ayers it's about helping people and reducing injuries and illnesses.  There is no correct answer, this is an answer each Safety Professional must answer for themselves.

Episode 246 - Occupational Safety - Composure

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about keeping your composure.  As Safety Professionals, we need to have a level head.  Employees look to us to have a plan.

Episode 245 - If you don't know, just own it

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self.  If you don't know something, just own it.  Ask questions, let employees explain the equipment and build relationships.

Episode 244 - The "F" Word in Occupational Safety - Focus

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the dreaded "F" word in Occupational Safety.  How are you getting "Focus" time at work?

Episode 243 - Occupational Safety - Are you Busy or Productive

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question, "Are you busy or productive?"  In safety it's difficult to balance everything but are you avoiding issues by being busy?