The Case for Safety Podcast

Jim Howe of the ANSI/ASSP Z10 Committee shares the latest updates to the ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard and how this latest revision can help you improve your safety and health management system.

Stephanie Pratt of the Z15.3 Subcommittee discusses how automation is changing the world of motor vehicle fleets, and what these technological advancements mean for fleet safety.

Carrie Frandsen of U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC262 shares how the ISO 31000 standard can help you improve risk assessment and risk management at your organization.

Dale Lindemer discusses different types of scaffolding, site surveys, load rating determination, jurisdiction rules, and safe dismantling of scaffolding.

Thom Kramer of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee discusses the Fall Protection Code and how you can use it to develop a comprehensive fall protection program and keep workers safe while operating at height.

John Brewington, an expert in digger derrick safety, provides tips on the proper use of digger derricks on construction sites. The host and guest discuss the safety requirements and hazards involved in digger derrick operation. They explore responsibilities of safety professionals and various groups. Safety considerations include stability, moving loads, electrical contacts, and maintenance. Manufacturer's requirements and responsibilities are discussed, along with important considerations for safety and usage of digger derricks.

Terry Ketchum of the ANSI/ASSP Z15 Committee discusses how you use the ANSI/ASSP Z15.1 standard can help you make the roads safer by using best safety practices for your motor vehicle fleet.

Bruce Lyon, co-author of the ASSP publication “Risk Management Tools for Safety Professionals,” shares tools and tips safety professionals can use to improve their risk assessment and risk management processes to create safer workplaces.

Learn about the ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard and its guidelines for improving safety management systems, including the integration of occupational health. Explore the significance of the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle in safety management and the shift to holistic system thinking. Discover the updates in the Z10 standard to address occupational illness and the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) in evaluating safety management systems.

Alexi Carli, CEO of Carli Consulting LLC, explains how to make a business case for safety and demonstrate the importance of certification to industry consensus standards to your leadership.