EHS on Tap E255: The Importance of EHS Networking
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Jun 10, 2025 
Branden Raczkowski, Director of the Safety Knights online forum and an EHS manager with over 12 years of experience, discusses the vital role of networking for environmental health and safety professionals. He highlights the evolution of Safety Nights into a robust platform for open discussion among safety pros. Branden also dives into balancing user experience with sponsorship, expanding community awareness, and the need for human oversight as technology advances in high-risk industries. His insights emphasize integrating safety into corporate culture for improved workplace outcomes.
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Brandon's EHS Career Path
- Brandon Raczkowski started in EHS by handling environmental permits at an alternative energy company.
- Over 12 years, he managed safety programs and transitioned to business development.
Filling the Safety Networking Gap
- Safety Nights was created to connect safety professionals virtually at no cost.
- It addressed the lack of accessible networking for isolated safety professionals.
Value of a Safe Networking Space
- Safety Nights offers free, virtual networking accessible anytime to overcome budget or schedule issues.
- LinkedIn limits certain candid safety discussions due to professional visibility concerns.