The SafetyPro Podcast

097: Quick Vacation Episode about COVID-19 at Work and Social Distancing

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employers from the CDC Let me know what you are doing to help prevent the spread of CO...

096: 10 Tips for Effective Safety Committees

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, SHRM-CP Powered by iReportSource If you don't currently have a safety committee at your workplace, adding one ...

095: Confined Space Rescue Teams w/Drew Hinton

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Confined Space Rescue Teams save lives! They are a critical component of permit-required confined space operations. In this ...

094: Discussing OSHA Onsite Consultation with Paula Burleson

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting from the 2020 ACI/OSHA Safety Day. Powered by iReportSource Listen as I talk with Paula Burleson, OSHA Onsite Consultant with the OhioBWC ...

093: Speaking Safety to Workers with Eric Lee Buschard

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting from the 2020 ACI/OSHA Safety Day. Listen as I talk with Eric Lee Buschard as he explains his evolution as a safety pro. He shared his take...

092: Are Managers Making Workers Sick?

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource One of the often-overlooked aspects of EHS is that middle word - health. I mean, we understand the parts related to chemical...

091: What is Psychological Safety?

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Why do employees sometimes remain silent when they should speak up? Do they fear consequences or repercussi...

090: Planning Makes You Adaptable - Interview with Kris "Tanto" Paronto

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, I take a break from the technical topics to which my readers and podcast listeners are accustomed. I wanted to interview som...

089: 5 OSHA Agenda Items to Watch

13 Jan 2020

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Powered by iReportSource OSHA has a decent list of regulatory agenda items. While I don't want to go through them all, I do want to highlight five th...

088: The SafetyPro Podcast in 2020

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource 2019 - It was a year of change and growth for me, both personally and professionally: new partnerships, new professional con...

087: 5 Ways to Promote Accountability

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Are concepts like "responsibility" and "being held accountable" viewed negatively by your employees? Most likely, it's becau...

086: Got Employee Engagement?

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource How workers show up each day directly shapes your culture. To be an engaged, safe, productive culture, we want our people hi...

085: SMS Pt 6 - All You Need to Know About OSHA VPP

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on July 2, 1982, announced the establishment of the Voluntary Prot...

084: SMS Pt 5 - Breaking Down ANSI/ASSP Z10

18 Nov 2019

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Powered by iReportSource We know by now that the application of a safety management system (SMS) can drastically improve organizational safety perfor...

083: SMS Pt 4 - What Does ISO 45001 Require?

11 Nov 2019

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Powered by iReportSource According to ISO, the purpose of a safety management system is to provide a framework for managing safety and health risks a...

082: SMS Pt 3 - What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

25 Oct 2019

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Powered by iReportSource As mentioned in episode 81 - What is "Systems Thinking," I will talk about root cause analysis or RCA - another aspect of a...

081: SMS Pt 2 - Systems Thinking, Continuous Process Improvement, PDCA

22 Oct 2019

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Powered by iReportSource In this episode, I continue my series breaking down Safety Management Systems (SMS) and will talk about Continuous Process I...

080: SMS Pt 1 - Safety Management System Defined

15 Oct 2019

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Powered by iReportSource A safety management system (SMS) is a continuous improvement process that reduces hazards and prevents incidents. It protect...

079: 4 Types of Root Cause Evidence According to TapRooT

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource When an incident occurs it is the investigator's main function to gather all relevant evidence in order to discover root cau...

078: How to Interview for a Safety Mindset

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource When a company is looking to hire its next safety leader they must be sure to select the right person for the job. But hirin...

077: A Breakdown of Job Safety Analysis

19 Sep 2019

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Powered by iReportSource Get the JSA template HERE. OSHA has a great page for this topic HERE. Many companies rely on a super-simple tool to define a...

076: Leading Safety Excellence an Interview with J.A. Rodriguez, Jr.

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource As I continue my podcast interviews in New Orleans from the 2019 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium I had the honor of interviewing som...

075: Near Death Safety Lesson with Kelly Pitts

29 Aug 2019

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Powered by iReportSource Here at the 2019 VPPPA National Safety Symposium where everyone you meet has a story to tell. Kelly Pitts shares his message...

074: PPE Safety for Women in the Workforce with Abby Ferri

29 Aug 2019

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Powered by iReportSource As I continue my podcasting interview marathon from the 2019 VPPPA National Safety Symposium, I had the absolute pleasure o...

073: Leading Safety From the Heart with Diana Paredes

29 Aug 2019

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Powered by iReportSource Diana Paredes is an experienced bilingual safety manager in the tough yet rewarding food & beverage industry. She is a Safet...

072: VPPPA 2019 - Suicide Prevention as a Workplace Safety Strategy

29 Aug 2019

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Powered by iReportSource Frank King, nationally-known suicide prevention and postvention speaker and trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 2...

071: VPPPA 2019 - Leading Safety Excellence

28 Aug 2019

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Powered by iReportSource Catch this on-location interview with VPPPA Chairman of the Board Mr. J.A. Rodriguez Jr. and Mr. Terry Schulte - VPP Directo...

070: From VPPPA 2019 - Process Safety Management

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource What's the difference between personal/occupational safety and process safety? Wesley Carter from the Amplify Your Process S...

UPDATE: VPPPA Safety Symposium in New Orleans & New Safety Webinar Announcement

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don't Miss this Free, On-Demand Webinar Powered by iReportSource   Complacency is a state of mind where a worker is out of touch with the ha...

069: What are Employee Medical & Exposure Records?

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource OSHA requires that employees who are or may be exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents be given access to the...

068: Why You Should Care About Total Worker Health (TWH) & Safety

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fundamentals of Total Worker Health  Keeping workers safe is the foundation upon which a TWH approach is built. Total Worker Health integrates healt...

067: Profiles in Risk Podcast Interview

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource In this episode, I interviewed by Mr. Nick Lamparelli, the host of Profiles in Risk Podcast. We talk about general liability...

066: The 7 Elements You Should Have in Your Safety Program

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Responsible employers know that the primary goal of a safety and health program is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses,...

065: Establishing an Effective Fatigue Risk Management System

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today!     Join the Community of Safety Pros today!   Fatigue and its safety implications are an important top...

065: Join Me at the VPPPA National Symposium in August

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource ANNOUNCEMENT: Visit VPPPA to register for the National Symposium and join me as I podcast on location! Listen to this episod...

065: Podcast Announcement - New Look, New Sound, Same Mission

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource In this announcement, I reveal a new strategic partnership that strengthens the high quality, actionable safety info you hav...

064: Is Your Safety Management System ISO 45001 Ready?

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Every day, thousands of lives are lost due to work accidents or fatal diseases linked to work activities. These are deaths t...

063: New Tool to Check for Mold in Your Buildings

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource   NIOSH developed the Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool for both general buildingsCdc-pdf and schoolsCdc-pdf to help employ...

062: The Difference Between a Safety Inspection and Safety Audit

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Safety Inspection or Safety Audit? This issue has come up before, and I want to tackle it in this episode. So some coaching ...

061: 4 Tips to Get the Best Out of a Safety Conference

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource How Do I Get The Most Out of My Safety Conference Attendance? A professional safety conference always best treated as a learn...

060: 4 Ways to Use Data to Improve Your Safety Culture

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Every safety leader wakes up each morning looking to avoid any accidents. And, each day, you want to take steps to improve y...

059: 8 Critical Tips for Effective Safety Coaching

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Does your company help develop employees through coaching? Not to...

058: 4 Safety & Health Investments You Need to Make

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Each year, you want to do all you can to protect the health and safety of your workers. You know that those investments pay...

057: 5 Common OSHA Recordkeeping Errors to Avoid

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! What are some of the top mistakes employers make when it comes to...

056: Safety Hazards in the Healthcare Industry

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Findings from a survey conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) show that precautionar...

055: Using Drones for Safety

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource  How would you like an OSHA inspector to launch a drone over top your job site or building, looking for hazards and violati...

054: Integrating Safety with Existing Processes

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Have you ever struggled to make your safety processes mesh with other existing business processes, like quality or maintenan...

053: How to Handle OSHA Safety Inspections

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource In this episode, I will talk about preparing for an OSHA inspection and how to best handle the event should one occur. Here,...

052: Safety Incentives that Work

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource OSHA has changed course in its view of employers' post-incident drug testing programs and injury rate-based incentive progra...

051: How to Write an Effective Accident Report

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource With proper safety training and an air-tight safety program in your workplace, you won't have to write too many incident rep...

050: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource OSHA's Safety-Related Work Practices standards for general industry are performance-oriented requirements that complement th...

049: 8 Tips for Selecting Key Safety Performance Indicators

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mentioned in this episode: www.whosonlocation.com www.mightylinetape.com/podcast http://bit.ly/KPIWhitePaper How do you measure safety in your wo...

048: Wearable Tech for Safety

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this takeover podcast episode, I visited the offices of Gensuite to talk about wearable tech and the impact it has on safety. Hit the links in the...

046: What Are Industry Consensus Standards?

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Throughout OSHA regulations, you will find references to industry consensus standards such as those in Subpart I - Personal ...

047: Machine Guarding Safety in 5 Easy Steps

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource In almost all industries, we may work with or around machinery. Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe work...

045: 10 Steps to Improve Driver Safety

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Mentioned in this episode: The National Safety Council The NSC Safe Driving Kit Preliminary estimates from ...

044: Safety, Security and Workplace Violence - What's your policy?

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource SAMPLE POLICY HERE Because workplace violence is a growing problem at workplaces across America, it is good for a company to...

043: Workplace Safety Postings

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource NERD ALERT! This episode covers all those little posters and postings that have to be displayed in the workplace. Most publi...

042: 7 Ways to Prevent Ergonomics Injuries

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource What is an ergonomic injury? Opinions vary on how to define an ergonomics injury, and the definition of the term may depend ...

041: 7 Elements to an Emergency Action Plan

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Download the Elements to an Emergency Action Plan HERE How would you escape from your workplace in an emergency? Do you know...

040: Trenching and Excavation Safety

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource   OSHA Sloping/Benching Diagrams I am sure you may have heard about trenching incidents near you or reading about them on a ...

039: Vacation Message - Off the Job Safety

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Final vacation week! Thanks for being loyal listeners. I wanted to remind everyone in this quick episode about taking safety...

038: 6 Steps to an Effective HAZCOM Safety Program

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource I am on vacation! But, I still managed to get a quick episode out for all the awesome listeners. 6 Steps to an Effective Haz...

037: Safety for Tree Trimmers

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Get the freebies mentioned in this episode HERE As I get ready to head to the beach for Spring Break (I will already be ther...

036: Confined Space Entry Safety Part 3: Rescue Teams

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Powered by iReportSource In the last couple of episodes, I dance around the rescue team parts of the standard. I want to get into that section her...

035: Confined Spaces Pt 2 - Safety with Entry Permits

25 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Powered by iReportSource Get a SAMPLE PERMIT TEMPLATE HERE This is part 2 in a series about confined space entry, the requirements including train...

034: Confined Space Entry Safety Pt 1

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource I want to get into confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. I need to break this topic up into a couple of diffe...

033: Lean Safety

11 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I want to talk about Lean manufacturing principl...

032: Is Online Safety Training Effective?

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Online safety training has come a LONG way from what it was even 5 years ago. Technology like mobile devices and apps has made digesting information e...

031: A Process to Change Workplace Safety Culture

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Changing Safety Culture Requires a Framework! The link to the book mentioned in this episode can be found HERE In this episode, I want to talk about ...

030: Is that Injury/Illness Work-Related?

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! As we know, the language of the OSH Act limits the recording requ...

029: Safety Meetings that Succeed

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to visit www.thesafetypropodcast.com and send emails to [email protected] Regular meetings can be beneficial to your business (if ...

028: Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Program

06 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Visit www.thesafetypropodcast.com for more great workplace safety information. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that...

027: Engaging Workers In Safety

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

www.thesafetypropodcast.com If you want to increase safety engagement between leadership (direct supervisors) and workers try asking what coaching lea...

026: Corrosives Safety

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Our exposure to corrosive chemicals in the workplace is more common than folks realize. Just think about the chemicals we ...

025: Multi-Employer and Contractor Safety

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Powered by iReportSource Increasingly, companies are using contract or temporary workers to perform work. This work ranges from maintenance and const...

024: Aerial Lifts, Powered Platforms and Scissor Lifts

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, aerial lifts, powered platforms and scissor lifts - they all have slightly different requirements. Be sure to share your thoughts by ...

023: OSHA Outreach Training Issues

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Outreach training was never supposed to replace required safety training under specific OSHA regulations. So what about contractors that we hire that ...

022: Learning From Safety Mistakes of Others

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

www.thesafetypropodcast.com I often have folks share safety news stories or OSHA citations they hear about. Most of the time it's an odd curiosity and...

021: Charting Your Safety Culture

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Special announcement! Mighty Line Floor Tape is now the official floor tape and floor marking company for the SafetyPro Podcast! All of your industria...

020: Let's Start Talking About Safety Culture

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mentioned in this episode: www.vppsimplified.com NIOSH TWH Workbook ANSI Z-10 Let's talk about culture. What culture do you want? What do you currentl...

019: Creating 13-Week Roadmap for Safety Projects

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Get the 13-Week Roadmap journal I use: http://bit.ly/2sQ7NVm Staying focused can be hard. Listen as I describe the journal that helps me create a 13-...

018: Fishbone Diagram for Safety Incident Reviews

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Get your FREE Fishbone Diagram Template HERE One way to capture different ideas and stimulate the team's brainstorming on root causes is the cause and...

017: 5-Why Problem Solving Tool for Safety

07 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Visit our show sponsor here: www.vppsimplified.com **To get the free 5-Why template mentioned in this episode click HERE. Using 5-why for safety probl...

016: Intro to HAZCOM

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Visit our sponsor www.vppsimplified.com to simplify your VPP journey! HAZCOM is still a frequently cited OSHA violation. Listen to this intro to the...

015: Chemical Safety Labels

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Labels still create problems for many employers. Learn what is needed and listen to some examples of what to do and not do when it comes to labels in ...

014: VPP Element 4 - Safety & Health Training

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth element in the OSHA VPP is safety & health training. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will expla...

013: VPP Element 3 - Safety Hazard Prevention & Controls

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The third element in the OSHA VPP is hazard prevention & controls. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will ex...

012: VPP Element 2 - Worksite Safety Analysis

26 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The second element in the OSHA VPP is worksite analysis. Let's dive into this one and simplify it. Remember, the VPP Simplified Tool will explain all ...

011: VPP Element 1 - Leadership Commitment & Employee Involvement

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now offering the #1 safety and health management system review tool used to prepare companies for the partnership with OSHA. Now ...

010: BONUS - SMART Goals Part 2

19 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  I got a lot of responses from the last episode and noticed an odd trend each time I release a new one as well. I talk about those here in this bonu...

010: Workplace Safety & Health Goals and Objectives

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How to set S.M.A.R.T. workplace safety and health goals and objectives and avoid vague lofty goals you will never realize! OSHA wants you to set safet...

009: Safety & Health Management System

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Have you ever wondered what should be in your safety program? Where do you begin? In this episode I give you a quick rundo...

008: OSHA Aisles and Walkways Safety Update

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

www.thesafetypropodcast.com Aisles and walkways are being updated! Mainly floor markings. Learn what to do by listening to this episode. More update e...

007: OSHA Safety Recordkeeping Listener Questions Pt 2

25 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! From parking lots to chipped teeth, this episode has me covering interesting OSHA recordkeeping scenarios ...

006: OSHA Safety Recordkeeping Questions from Listeners

28 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this Q&A episode, I tackle some of the most common OSHA recordkeeping questions that past clients have a...

005: Safety Questions from Listeners

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer listener questions about workplace safety and compliance. To leave me a voice message with a question to answer on the podc...

004: Meaningful Employee Involvement in Safety

05 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the importance of meaningful employee involvement in the safety and health management system.   Some barriers to employee ...

003: What Does Leadership Support For Safety Mean?

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the recommendation to conduct periodic reviews of the safety and health management system? Ever wonder what was meant by the term ...

002: Worksite Safety Analysis

23 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I go over how to begin a basic Worksite Analysis or Hazard Identification and Assessment process. According to OSHA, each employer must assess the wor...