The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

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.

n today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of reviewing the document (manuals, SDS, etc.) before purchasing equipment.

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.

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.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the terminology of near miss vs. near hit.  What are using at your company?

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from maintenance personnel with identifying hazards in the workplace.  Maintenance personnel are a great resource since they tackle problems all day every day. 

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from an employee who is not familiar with the equipment and asking them for help in identifying hazards.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using hazard hunts to identify hazards and solutions.  Employees hunt the facility for hazards.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using a 3x5 inch index card to capture hazards on one side and have the employee right the answer on the back.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how to use active listening skills when asking employees to identify hazards in workplace.