The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 235 - Tim Pottoroff-MSDs and Opioids - A Threat to Limb and Life

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and opioids used for pain (management/mismanagement) with Tim Pottoroff.  "Ergo Tim" is a repeat guest and discusses early intervention to prevent MSDs along with using techniques found in Prevention through Design (PtD) to set the working environment up to reduce MSDs.  Over a 100,000 people die in the United States alone from overdoses.  Many of these start as on the job pain.

Episode 234 - Occupational Safety - Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers makes up a term "Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome".  this is when we as Safety Professionals get fixated on correcting a hazard and don't see other hazards in the area.  Take a step back and see the whole picture, get input from employees on finding and correcting hazards.

Episode 233 - Wendy Buckley - Lithium Fire Hazards

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss lithium fire hazards with Wendy Buckley of Stars Hazmat.  Wendy has a lot of knowledge about lithium batteries.  Wendy discusses the hazards along with the "extra" fire protection needed (class "D" Fire Extinguishers) and discusses best industry practices such as bringing your local fire department through the facility to help them understand the hazards and the building.

Episode 232 - Occupational Safety - The plan is never going to be perfect

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses taking action.  As Safety Professionals, we do a great job of identifying hazards and looking for ways to reduce injury.  Take action, the plan is never going to be perfect.

Episode 231 - Occupational Safety - Start Making a list of things to Stop Doing

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses examining your life and way you work and make a list to stop doing.  Take an objective deep dive and think about the things you want to change.

Episode 230 - When is a Chemical considered a Hazardous Waste

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to repeat guest Phil from HAZMAT Scholar.  Dave and Phil discuss the topic of when a chemical is considered a hazardous waste along with strategies to dispose of the hazardous waste.

Episode 229 - Leave your desk

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about leaving the comfort of your desk and interacting with the workforce.  Talk to the employees and eliminate the hazards.

Episode 228 - Psychological Safety with Tracy Krieger - Part 2

On today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to repeat guest Tracy Krieger of Safety OC.  This is a continuation of episode 19 where we discussed psychological safety and what companies can do to help employees.  Tracy discusses performing a baseline survey and then acting on those results.

Episode 227 - Occupational Safety - Deconstructive Feedback

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss when deconstructive feedback is provided and strategies to peel the onion back and understand the feedback from the employee's perspective.

Episode 226 - Occupational Safety - Hand Tools and Organizing My Garage

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to have the correct tools to complete the task at hand.  Talk to your employees and ensure they have the correct hand tools to get the job done.