

The Case for Safety Podcast
The Case for Safety Podcast
The Case for Safety Podcast brings you conversations with workplace safety experts across industries. Every other Monday, learn how to manage risks, mitigate hazards and create a strong culture. From preventing falls and controlling hazardous energy to operating in confined spaces and measuring safety performance, The Case for Safety Podcast has the insights you need to create safer and healthier workplaces.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 38min
How Mentorship Can Help You Build Relationships and Advance in Your Career
Dr. Steven Guillory, chair of our Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE) Mentorship Program, and Brent Knight, chair of our Consultants Practice Specialty Mentorship Program, share how mentorship has positively impacted their careers and how members can get involved in their programs.

Apr 3, 2023 • 21min
Expert Tips for Designing an Effective Safety Training Program
Linda Tapp, president of SafetyFUNdamentals and author of “Make Your Safety Training Stick: Improve Retention and Get Better Results,” joins us to discuss tools and techniques you can use to improve your safety training program.

Mar 20, 2023 • 34min
How the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Changed Workplace Safety and Health
David Von Drehle, author of “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America,” joins us to share the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, discuss the conditions that workers faced at that time, and examine how the Triangle fire served as a catalyst for improving workplace safety and health.

Mar 6, 2023 • 17min
Avoiding Distractions: How to Stay Focused in the Workplace
Sponsored by SafeStart. Danny Smith, Senior Consultant at SafeStart, discusses some common distractions that workers may encounter on the job, as well as providing insight on habit formation and how to develop positive safety habits.

Feb 20, 2023 • 24min
One Step at a Time: Portable Ladder Safety Tips to Remember
Matt Jacquel, Vice President, National Construction Risk Control Consultant at McGriff Insurance, joins us to discuss common issues associated with portable ladders in the workplace, and how safety professionals and employers can work to address them.

Feb 6, 2023 • 25min
Assessing and Reducing the Amount of Waste Coming From Your Work Site
Sponsored by Fisher Scientific. Ashley Davis, Global Sustainability Manager, PPE at Kimberly-Clark Professional, and Josh Boyle, Senior Safety Sales Specialist at Fisher Scientific, join us to share insights on assessing your work site’s waste streams, planning and conducting a waste walk and assessing waste solutions.

Jan 23, 2023 • 15min
Utilizing Technology to Improve Your Safety and Health Management System
Sponsored by EcoOnline. Tyler Davey, CEO, North America at EcoOnline, joins us to discuss some of the latest trends in safety and health technology, and how safety leaders can use these tools to improve conditions at their workplaces.

Jan 9, 2023 • 23min
OSHA Recordkeeping: What Safety Professionals and Employers Need to Know
Brandy Bossle Zadoorian, CEO and Principal Consultant of Triangle Safety Consulting, LLC., joins us to offer guidance on OSHA injury and illness forms, and properly recording and reporting to OSHA.

Dec 26, 2022 • 13min
Encore Presentation: Navigating the World of Occupational Safety and Health Certifications
From our archive, we’re joined by Patrick Karol, President of Karol Safety Consulting, LLC., for a conversation about some of the certifications available to safety and health professionals, and what is involved in attaining and retaining those certifications.

Dec 12, 2022 • 35min
Encore Presentation: Building Relationships to Become a More Effective Safety Leader
From our archive, we’re joined by Rosa Antonia Carrillo, President of Carrillo and Associates, Inc. and author of the Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership, for a conversation about strengthening relationships and building trust within your organization through improved communication and engagement.
The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership


