The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a recent phone call with another safety professional expressing their concerns about being laid off and getting out of the safety profession.  It hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns, but I think safety is a great profession and I have gotten a great deal of satisfaction from solving difficult and demanding hazards.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has Phil from Hazmat Scholars to discuss Universal Waste Management. Phil was also featured in episode 222 and 230 discussing hazardous waste management.  Universal waste management is not always understood, and this is a can't miss episode.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a gap assessment and getting to success in your safety programs.  The first step is to frame success and then work towards that.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about using the employee's safety plan.  Review and ask for clarifications but they have already bought into their own plan.  Use their safety plan.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses why he got into the field of Occupational Safety.  For Dr. Ayers it's about helping people and reducing injuries and illnesses.  There is no correct answer, this is an answer each Safety Professional must answer for themselves.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about keeping your composure.  As Safety Professionals, we need to have a level head.  Employees look to us to have a plan.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self.  If you don't know something, just own it.  Ask questions, let employees explain the equipment and build relationships.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the dreaded "F" word in Occupational Safety.  How are you getting "Focus" time at work?

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question, "Are you busy or productive?"  In safety it's difficult to balance everything but are you avoiding issues by being busy?

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the various lists associated with tracking new hire orientation and training.  Who is using software and saving time/effort?