The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 237 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a Seagull

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about not becoming a "Seagull Safety Professional".  The seagull will swoop into a factory, lab or office; tell employees everything they have done wrong and fly away.  Some Seagulls come to the facility, steal a good idea and promote it as their own.  Don't be a "Seagull Safety Professional".

Episode 236 - Occupational Safety - Lone Worker Policy

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question about lone worker policies.  Someone is always the first in the office as well as the last to lock up. What activities does your company allow employees to perform when they are the only one in the office?

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.