

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
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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.

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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.


