
The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Interviews along with a Q&A format answering questions about safety. Together we‘ll help answer not just safety compliance but the strategy and tactics to implement injury elimination/severity.
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2024 • 25min
Episode 154 - Wane Baker - Indoor Air Quality Hazards and Deferred Maintenance
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses indoor air quality issue with Wane Baker. In particular, we speak about deferring maintenance is contributing to poor indoor air quality. Please contact Wane for further discussions at wanebaker@centurytel.net 608.792.1528

Jun 19, 2024 • 3min
Episode 153 - Safety Metrics - Employee Ownership
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers wraps up safety metrics with a parting thought on employee ownership of the safety metrics. Let the employees own it and drive it.

Jun 15, 2024 • 26min
Episode 152 - Bryan Haywood - Confined Space Entry Rescue
In today's episode, Bryan Haywood returns to discuss confined space entry rescue and where most programs fall short.

Jun 10, 2024 • 6min
Episode 151 - Safety Metrics - Getting Back on Track
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about getting back on track and looking at reasons why safety metrics are not being measured properly.

Jun 5, 2024 • 5min
Episode 150 - Safety Metrics - Corporate Driven or Site-Specific?
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the differences between corporate driven safety metrics and site-specific safety metrics.

Jun 3, 2024 • 25min
Episode 149 - Terry Dussault - Construction Safety
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks construction safety with Terry Dussault of YellowKnife Consulting Services. Terry brings almost 30 years of construction safety to the table and a wealth of knowledge. Fall protection, trenching and shoring along with other practical examples are discussed.

May 29, 2024 • 5min
Episode 148 - Reassessing Safety Metrics
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses reassessing safety metrics to ensure the organization is seeing value. Monthly, quarterly and annual reassessment is discussed.

May 27, 2024 • 4min
Episode 147 - Communicating Safety Metrics
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of communicating Safety Metrics to the workforce. Practical examples are provided.

May 24, 2024 • 6min
Episode 145 - Hazard Identification - Green Chemicals
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses green chemicals. Reducing your risks and environmental footprint is good but there is regulatory body judging these chemicals.

May 20, 2024 • 28min
Episode 146 - Kyle Koenig - American Health and Safety - Preventing Heat Illnesses
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Kyle Koenig about preventing heat illnesses. Kyle discusses successful strategies along with personal experiences as a combat medic.