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Episode #78: Feeling discouraged?
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“We safety and health professionals have a tough job,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares ways to keep y...
Understanding the Evolution of Contractor Management
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the evolution of contractor/supplier risk management. Avetta's Laurie Knape discusses current challenges and mitigation methods, and outlines ...
Taking Care of My FR – Can I Mess it Up?
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Bulwark's Derek Sang for his expert tips on caring for and maintaining your flame-resistant and arc-rated clothing, including when to choo...
Beyond the Buzzwords: Finding the Right EHS Software for your Digital Transformation Journey
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understand and navigate the uncharted waters of buying EHS software. Cority experts will take you through how to define your requirements, avoid commo...
Episode #77: Who do you think you are? Change your self-identity to improve your life
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“What type of person are you?” asks veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how to use your strengths to improve y...
Response vs. Reaction: Conditioning the Human Mind to Deal with Risk
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Watch a webinar covering risk-taking, and how to bring about a change in the behavior of these individuals. How do individuals perceive and interpret ...
Episode #76: All About You: Create competition to increase engagement
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Any form of competition that creates an ‘us vs. them’ mentality tends to get people fired up,” says veteran safety pro turned professional sp...
Linking Mobile Devices and Workplace Safety
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a Columbia Southern University webinar session focused on linking mobile devices and workplace safety. CSU’s occupational health and safet...
Episode #75: All About You: Bad gossip, good gossip
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Although it has an unfavorable connotation, gossip isn't always negative," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shar...
Quality up, injuries down: Using failure modes and effect analysis
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Manufacturers struggle to manage product quality, achieve on-time delivery, and reduce product and process risks. However, one of their most important...
Enhance Human Performance by Mitigating Brain-Centered Hazards
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DEKRA OSR Senior Vice President Don Groover and DEKRA OSR principal consultant and Brain-Centric Reliability expert Rajni Walia look at how concepts...
Episode #74: All About You: Trusted techniques for tackling stage fright
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Speaking before an audience, especially a large one, can be intimidating,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who ...
Eliminating Serious Injuries and Fatalities in Your Organization
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join a free webinar presentation on how to identify and mitigate your organization's risk factors for serious injuries and fatalities. Learn why the o...
Building and Implementing an FR/AR Program for the Arc Flash Hazard
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a webinar presented by Bulwark Protective Apparel. Learn about the proper selection, use, care and maintenance of FR/AR garments to protect ...
Leading Edge SRLs and Fall Clearance
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Irwin, MSA global training instructor and safety program developer, will focus his presentation on two key topics regarding fall protection: lea...
Episode #73: All About You: Get the most out of conventions and conferences
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers advice for taking advantage of “all the opportunities you’ll have to learn and ...
What’s next in FRC? A peek into comfort, emerging trends and the future of FR and arc-rated clothing
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New fiber and fabric technologies have resulted in garments that prove “comfortable FR” isn’t an urban myth anymore. Join Tyndale VP Scott Margo...
Episode #72: All About You: Live with passion
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“It may sound odd, but we often lose our passion about an aspect of our work because we don’t remind ourselves of how much we like it,” says vet...
Successfully Navigating ‘The Gray Area’ of Contractor Safety
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most companies face an occasional need to use an “unapproved” contractor. In this free webinar, Veriforce's Marcus Pettus will explore exception m...
Episode #71: All About You: Refresh your work environment
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“We’re often so busy with our responsibilities as safety and health professionals that we ignore our environment,” says veteran safety pro turne...
Amp Up the Impact: 9 Ways to Improve Safety and Productivity through Identification
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enhancing your facility’s safety and productivity can be as easy as using proper identification and messaging. Join us for this free webinar, during...
Making Safety Visual: 10 Proven Strategies for Building Safety Culture
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Visual communication is the “secret weapon” that can help you capture (and keep) your employees’ attention. Register today for a free presentati...
Episode #70: All About You: You make a difference: Looking beyond the numbers
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"All of us in the safety field want and need to believe we improve people's lives," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. ...
Standardize Your Lockout/Tagout Program and Minor Servicing Activities
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During this webinar, you’ll learn about a variety of ways to streamline your processes through standardization of your lockout products, lockout pro...
NFPA 70E: Are you compliant or safe?
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During this webinar, you’ll learn about a variety of ways to streamline your processes through standardization of your lockout products, lockout pro...
Creating a Four-Quarter Plan for Managing Risk & Safety
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation by BROWZ will examine best practice methods in contractor management, outlined by the Campbell Institute, a division of the National...
Tech in OSH: Trending Apps for Safety Professionals
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Columbia Southern University provides a briefing and Q&A session on how the top trending iOS and Android apps can help you improve safety metric measu...
Episode #69: All About You: Focus on simple pleasures
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“What simple pleasures do you regularly experience?” asks veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who explains how to use tho...
eLearning Trends and Tools: How to Make Safety Training More Engaging
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the different learning and development needs and challenges organizations face today. By combining flexible e-learning tools with classroom tr...
Episode #68: All About You: Reflecting on performance leads to growth
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When done correctly, “event reflection can help you excel in every avenue of your personal and professional life,” says veteran safety pro turned ...
Forklift Safety and Compliance: Answering the tough questions
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join J.J. Keller workplace safety editors for a look at forklift safety and compliance, including the scope of OSHA's PIT standard, training, inspecti...
Your Path to Being One of America’s Safest Companies
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the principles and tactics that could help your organization become one of America's safest. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the S...
Episode #67: All About You: Let me tell you a story
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stories are a powerful tool for gaining support and buy-in, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for impr...
The Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of FR Clothing
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Sang, technical training manager for Bulwark Protective Apparel, will introduce you to the regulations, standards and general best practices for...
Lockout Permits: Driving Accountability When Procedures Are Not Enough
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from Masterlock how to isolate and secure equipment in situations where good technical information is lacking. You are listening to audio from ...
Episode #66: All About You: Don’t let indecision paralyze you
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk provides advice on how to turn the paralysis of indecision into decisive action. Read Ri...
How to Evaluate the Safety Performance of Contractors Using Lagging & Leading Indicators
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join BROWZ for a webinar discussing the use of both lagging and leading indicators to evaluate the safety performance of contractors. Expert speakers ...
ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 Dropped Objects Prevention Standard, a Review
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to review the key requirements in dropped objects prevention, including: existing guidance before the standard; key information about ANSI/ISE...
Episode #65: All About You: Keep your inspiration burning
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers ways to keep your "inspiration flame" lit even when personal events divert your pla...
Taking on the ‘Fatal Four’: How your compliance program can improve safety with inspections
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how inspections can improve safety outcomes in four key areas – falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects, and getting caught in or betwe...
Can You See Me? ANSI and FR.
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bulwark's Derek Sang for a thorough look at the 2015 ANSI/ISEA 107 standard on high-visibility safety apparel, which merged previous documents to...
Episode #64: All About You: Master skills by practicing with intent
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“You need to ‘purposefully practice’ to master skills such as listening or handling the burden of a busy schedule,” says veteran safety pro tu...
What’s in the Air? Assess, Control and Improve the Air Quality in Your Welding Environment
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This webinar's information will arm you with knowledge about common airborne contaminants, relevant OSHA and ACGIH regulations, assessing an airborne ...
Pay Now or Pay Later – The Case for Investing in Contractor Qualification & Management
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Without proper screening of contractors, you could be hiring unqualified, uninsured and unsafe workers. Listen to this webinar to learn how to avoid t...
Episode #63: All About You: Feeling overwhelmed?
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hawk, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker, helps you fix the distress that comes from having too much to do. Read Richard Hawk's...
Opioids and Fentanyl: Preventing Occupational Exposure to New Threats
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ansell VP Derek Warneke to discuss common and uncommon exposure routes and how to ensure emergency responders, law enforcement officers and other...
Put It All on the Floor: Lead with Floor Marking for a Lean/5S Workplace
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let a Brady expert show you how to increase safety in your facility with floor marking, whether you're ready to take your workplace all the way to Lea...
Is Virtual Reality a Disruptive Innovation When it Comes to Safety?
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual Reality has finally arrived in the heavy equipment environment, and United Academy wants to share the latest research on VR's efficacy for tra...
Episode #62: All About You: Reward yourself
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hawk, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker, lists six ways you can reward yourself to stay motivated and give yourself an emotional ...
Episode #61: All About You: Taking time to savor life: A look back
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Savoring life is key to staying motivated, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who takes a look back at his favorite col...
Behavior-Based Safety: The Controversy Continues
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a lively discussion of the pros, cons and alternatives to behavior-based safety programs. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the ...
How Your Safety Degree Can Get You One Step Closer to Your CSP
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join CSU for a quick session to answer participant questions, break down program curricula and explain the implications for graduates seeking their C...
11 Tips for Implementing a Contractor Management System
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to implement a supplier pre-qualification program so you can balance the risks and opportunities involved in using contractors. You are lis...
Trends in Multi-Hazard Protection
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about multi-hazard protective apparel. It's a solution for workers in jobs involving more than one hazard who resist wearing layers of prot...
Episode #60: All About You: Is your glass half full?
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Making an effort to be optimistic "can improve our lives dramatically," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who offers t...
Trenching PSA -- Spanish version
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish version of an OSHA PSA by Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. Listen to the English version https://soundcloud.com/safety-health/osha-relea...
OSHA releases PSA to raise awareness of trenching safety
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Washington — A new OSHA public service announcement campaign featuring Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta places a spotlight on the increase in ...
Disrupt the Way We Design, Construct and Maintain the Built World
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From his perch as a venture capitalist, Curtis Rodgers will share Brick and Mortar’s investment mandate and discuss some of the emerging companies d...
Episode #59: All About You: Overcoming "imposter syndrome"
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Have you ever felt that way, as though you were an imposter at work who, one day, would be found out?” asks veteran safety pro turned professiona...
Safegagement: Creating Safe Companies that Raise Engagement, Reduce Accidents
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
C.A. Short has one word for you – Safegagement™. Safety + Engagement = Safegagement. Join Brent Lee to learn more about what it means for you duri...
Finding and Closing the Gaps in Your Lockout/Tagout Program
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about OSHA’s most common lockout/tagout citations and steps to a more compliant workplace. Brady experts will offer complete lockout/tago...
Building and Implementing an FR Program for the Arc Flash Hazard
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bulwark's Derek Sang will help you understand regulations, standards and program implementation best practices, including detailed information on laye...
Episode #58: All About You: Don't overthink it
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers tips on how talk back to yourself when unproductive thoughts are getting in your wa...
Raising the Bar on Contractor Safety: Beyond Prequalification
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Marcus Pettus and Kevin Moody of Veriforce to review the Contractor Safety Compliance Management Maturity Model, focusing on the key drivers at t...
How PG&E Improved Compliance and Job-Site Safety by Replacing Paper with Smart Mobile Forms
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Pacific Gas & Electric collected data on iPhones and iPads in the field, and deployed cloud-based back office and KPI dashboards to trans...
Episode #57: All About You: Stay Flexible
21 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you deal with the unexpected? Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares how you can "pump up your flexibility mus...
Making the Case for Contractor Management Examining the Safety Benefits of 3rd Party Management
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The National Safety Council recently published a report on the efficacy of outsourced contractor management systems. NSC aimed to investigate if suppl...
Episode #56: All About You: Let your senses inspire you
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk explains how employees can use their senses to help them perform better at work. Read Ri...
Electrical Safety Compliance, 2018 NFPA 70E Updates & What You Need to Know
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This webinar, intended for all industries, will focus on NFPA 70E 2018, including the terminology changes and new updates. The presentation also will ...
2018 NFPA 70E: Updating Your Electrical Safety Program
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to an overview of 2018 NFPA 70E changes. Learn how to update your arc flash risk assessment and get expert insight into staying compliant. You...
NFPA 70E PPE Changes Affect PPE for 2018. Know the Changes.
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let arc testing expert Hugh Hoagland be your guide to understanding how to implement NFPA 70E changes for 2018. You are listening to audio from a web...
Episode #55: All About You: Give a helping hand
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Working with a spirit of service can have “a profound influence on your attitude and feelings,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speake...
Machine Safeguarding and its Impact on Alternative Methods to Lockout
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get a better understanding of the latest in best-practice machine guarding strategies, and learn how to bring facilities up to speed with current OSHA...
How to Evaluate the Safety Performance of Contractors: Using Leading and Lagging Indicators
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join BROWZ for a webinar discussing using both lagging and leading indicators to evaluate the safety performance of contractors. We will be discussing...
Episode #54: All About You: What are your expectations?
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your expectations can shade all aspects of your life, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who explains why “unrealisti...
OSHA Electronic Submissions: Your Guide
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about submitting electronic injury and illness data to OSHA, including OSHA's requirements, the three methods of submission, and the most co...
New Live Monitoring Tools for Gas Detection
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Futrell, senior product manager with Industrial Scientific, will explain how new technology can provide live data on gas hazards from the field t...
Episode #53: All About You: Be open to advice
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk talks about the natural reaction to bristle against unsolicited advice, and how to learn t...
The Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of FR/AR Clothing
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A comprehensive session on the regulations, standards and best practices to select, use and maintain clothing to protect against flash fire and arc fl...
Episode #52: All About You: Are you curious?
26 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk discusses how curiosity can help increase your influence and encourage workers to “open ...
Proactive Risk Management for HSEQ – Past, Present and Future
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the proactive risk management approach for HSEQ from EtQ's Sean Salvas. He will cover how to leverage people, processes and technologies, point ...
Networking Workers for Safety
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of the methods and benefits of real-time networking of individual workers. Learn how to connect workers to one another and improve safety t...
QEHS and Sustainability Performance Management
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
QEHS and Sustainability Performance Management: Using a Single, Integrated Management System to Improve Performance This webinar looks into why the m...
Women’s FR Workwear: The Importance of a Proper Fit
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a presentation about the importance of providing FR clothing options that are designed specifically to provide the right fit for women. You...
Alternative Method Procedures: A key element of your lockout program
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Review Alternative Method Procedures; what tasks require these procedures; how to develop Alternative Method Procedures and how to sustain Alternative...
The ‘Why’ of Contractor Management
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Representatives from top companies discuss the ‘why’ of contractor management. These companies are taking a proactive approach to managing their r...
Portable gas detection meets the wireless ‘internet of things’ – what it can do for you
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about the future of personal gas detection and how connected safety technology may help you improve your safety program. You are listeni...
How Big Data Is Leveraged To Save Lives
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all hear words like “big data,” “data scientist” and “predictive analytics.” What do they really mean and how can they help predict inc...
How to Get Employees to Stop Taking Unnecessary Risks
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This webinar covers the human element in safety and aspects of The Risk Factor. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webina...
Proactive Safety Programs: How to Measure and Improve Contractor Safety Performance
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the results of contractor safety audits performed by Veriforce, and get tips on how organizations can work with contractors to improve saf...
Building a Complete Arc Flash Safety Program with NFPA 70E
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The practical application of NFPA 70E to real-world electrical safety programs and OSHA compliance can be confusing and overwhelming. Get an in-depth ...
What you need to Know to Prepare Your Organization for Electrical Compliance
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Electrical safety is essential for all businesses, and understanding NFPA 70E as well as other necessary electrical standards is critical for keeping ...
Welding Safety: Insight from the Inside
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this webinar to gain knowledge about welding compliance issues and strategies to correct them – and pick up tips about innovative technolo...
Safety Made Simple with Mobile Forms, Devices and the Cloud
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Take an in-depth look at the current state of safety and technology, including how a simple toolkit of powerful iOS devices and a mobile forms app can...
Episode #51: All About You: Sharpening your social skills in the smartphone age
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's column and podcast, Richard Hawk urges us to put down our phones to open the door to more face-to-face conversation. Read Richard Haw...
Dead Tired: What Every Company Must Know About Fatigue
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting fatigue starts with the must-know research and insight found in this free webinar presented by SafeStart. Senior Safety Consultant Warren Pic...
Protecting Your Employees And Environment From Spills
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brady SPC Manager Joe Mazelin to learn how dangerous and costly slips, trips and falls can be reduced by preventing leaks, drips and spills in yo...
PPE and Combustible Dust: The Often-Overlooked Piece of Protection
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bulwark’s resident FR expert, Derek Sang, provides an explanation of the combustible dust hazard and a step-by-step guide to the relevant standards....
Episode #50: All About You: Realize you’re making a difference
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surprised at the results of a recent poll conducted by Safety+Health, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk explains why he can ...
Episode #49: All About You: Reacting to – and handling – excuses
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers readers two techniques he uses when confronted with excuses. Read Richard Hawk's S...