The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

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.

Episode 103 - Solving for Root Cause vs. Company Culture

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers tackles the age-old safety question; root cause or company culture and how to integrate both.  Several strategies are discussed.

Episode 102 - Giving Feedback on Workplace Hazard Identification

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the important of providing feedback to employees who identify workplace hazards.  It also important to close the loop with employees about why you are not addressing a hazard right now (low injury potential, low consequences, etc.).