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
May 16, 2024 • 4min
Episode 144 - Hazard Identification - Light Curtains
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses light curtains and their importance in the role of machine guarding.
May 13, 2024 • 35min
Episode 143 - Paul Esposito - Star Consultants - Safety Metrics
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses Safety Metrics with Paul Esposito of Star Consultants. Paul gives a brief background on safety metrics and provides practical examples on how to measure your safety program performance.
May 9, 2024 • 5min
Episode 142 - Hazard Identification - Machine Interlocks
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers expands on machine interlocks used in machine guarding of equipment with hazardous components.
May 7, 2024 • 8min
Episode 141 - Hazard Identification - Machine Guarding
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses machine guarding and working with maintenance personnel on this program.
May 1, 2024 • 7min
Episode 140 - Hazard Identification - Noise
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses noise and the sampling for noise in the workplace. Buy new equipment as quiet as possible.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 25min
Episode 139 - Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety - Front-Line Safety Leadership
Shawn Galloway, a safety leadership expert from ProAct Safety, returns to discuss the critical importance of cultivating leadership and feedback skills among supervisors. He emphasizes that investing in training is essential for driving safety initiatives. Galloway highlights the role of soft skills in fostering positive cultures and building relationships in safety discussions. He also delves into the intricate process of evolving safety culture and the necessity for long-term commitment from management to embed safety as a core value.
Apr 18, 2024 • 9min
Episode 138 - Hazard Identification - Pre-Purchase Document Review
n today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of reviewing the document (manuals, SDS, etc.) before purchasing equipment.
Apr 16, 2024 • 11min
Episode 137 - Hazard Identification - Chemical Alternatives
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical alternatives and finding a safer chemical for employees to use. Please like, listen and subscribe to the Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast.
Apr 12, 2024 • 4min
Episode 136 - Hazard Identification - Near-Hit Reporting
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the important on near-hit reporting and investigation. After investigation and correction, share the results with other sites in the company.
Apr 10, 2024 • 4min
Episode 135 - Hazard Identification - Near-Miss or Near-Hit?
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the terminology of near miss vs. near hit. What are using at your company?
