The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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.
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.
