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
Jan 30, 2024 • 22min
Episode 114 - David Ward - Safety As A Core Leadership Value
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses safety as a core leadership value with David Ward. A few examples are given, and we talk about how some companies do not view safety as a value.
Jan 29, 2024 • 28min
Episode 113 - Tim Pottorff - The Ergo Guy
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Tim Pottorff. Tim is known as The Ergo Guy and has completed an estimated 35,000 ergonomic assessments. This is part 1 of a multi-episode series on ergonomics.
Jan 24, 2024 • 5min
Episode 112 - Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a company culture and how it overrides strategy. Management commitment is key to accident reduction.
Jan 23, 2024 • 4min
Episode 111 - Chemical Injection Scenarios
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical injection scenarios. Today's episode will focus on accidental injection via broken glass, needlesticks and razor blades.
Jan 22, 2024 • 5min
Episode 110 - Chemical Inhalation Scenarios
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses common chemical inhalation scenarios. Common toxics and hazardous chemicals are discussed along with where they are typically found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadership
Jan 22, 2024 • 28min
Episode 109 - Dr. Duford - Indoor Air Quality Hazards
In today's episode, Dr. Duford of CANAM Environmental answers questions about indoor air quality hazards. In particular formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and radon are covered. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadership
Jan 18, 2024 • 8min
Episode 108-Chemical Ingestion Scenarios
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical ingestion scenarios. Five scenarios are covered where chemical ingestion can occur. Practical examples are provided.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 4min
Episode 107 - Local vs Systemic Chemical Exposure
In Today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the difference between a local and systemic chemical exposure. Practical examples are provided.
Jan 16, 2024 • 37min
Episode 106 - Ed Foulke - How Does OSHA Calculate Penalties
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has a repeat guest. Ed discusses the recent increase in OSHA Penalties and how OSHA calculates them. This was an eye-opening podcast as the details of the penalty process are peeled back. Ed Foulke is a Partner at Fisher Pillips and was former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. He is also the former Chairman of the Occupational Safety Review Commision.
Jan 9, 2024 • 4min
Episode 105 - Do Not Let Yourself Get derailed with the Day-to-Day Safety Issues
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to stay focused on goals and not to get derailed in the day-to-day safety issues. This is a talk I give myself every month.
