The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 225 - Mike Starner - National Electrical Contractors Association

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the electrical hazards with Mike Starner of the National Electrical Contractors Association.  We also discuss the performing risk assessments along with the lesser-known hazards of the industry such as vehicle accidents and operating the bucket trucks.  

Episode 224 - Occupational Safety - Make a Decision

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses making a decision.  One of the ways to lose trust is to not make tough decisions.

Episode 223 - Occupational Safety - Take your vacation and recharge

In today's short and sweet episode, Dr. Ayers discusses taking your vacation and recharging.  The work will be there when you get back.

Episode 222 - Introduction to Hazardous Waste

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Phil from Hazmat Scholars.  Phil explains the definition of hazardous waste along with great strategies for getting your questions answered.

Episode 221 - Risk Assessment - Horseback Riding and Swimming Horses

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a risk assessment and having to decide whether to wear a helmet when swimming with horses.

Episode 220 - Risk Assessment - Jellyfish Sting PPE

In today's episode, we discuss performing risk assessments while on vacation.  We are always performing risk assessments.

Episode 219 - Occupational Safety - Safety Initiative of the Month Overload

In today's short and sweet session, Dr. Ayers discusses the safety initiative overload that some employees feel.  Get buy-in from employees and stop chasing a magic bullet.

Episode 218 - Do you know your Companies Risk Appetite?

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the Safety Professionals if they know their companies risk appetite.  Do you get mixed messages from management?
 

Episode 217 - Occupational Safety - Ergonomics and what I learned from fixing my car

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the value of performing a job to really understand the hazards.  I fixed my car but did not understand the ergonomics until I did the task.

Episode 216 - Occupational Safety - Guard your Schedule

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses guarding your schedule.  As a Safety Professional, it's hard to say "no".  Time is a finite resource.  Reduce/eliminate distractions from the main mission which is to reduce/eliminate hazards.