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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Jul 24, 2023 • 9min
Episode 72 - Positive Aspects of ISO 45001
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the positive aspects of ISO 45001 certification. ISO 45001 is an occupational health and safety management system.
Jul 19, 2023 • 15min
Episode 71 - Requirements of ISO 45001
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers goes over the requirements of ISO 45001 and some practical examples are provided.
Jul 18, 2023 • 14min
Episode 70 - What is ISO 45001?
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers an introduction to ISO 45001 along with the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle. Some of the key features of ISO 45001 are discussed.
Jul 17, 2023 • 11min
Episode 69- Hazard Communication - Do I need an SDS for that?
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what safety data sheets (SDS) are needed and not needed for the workplace. Definitions and practical examples are given to help the listener determine for themselves what is a foreseeable emergency.
Jul 10, 2023 • 6min
Episode 68 - Flammable and Combustible Liquid Categories
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the four categories of flammable and combustible liquids along with common chemicals and fuels in each category.
Jul 5, 2023 • 5min
Episode 67 - Reproductive Toxicants
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the reproductive toxicants classifications found on safety data sheets (SDS).
Jul 4, 2023 • 6min
Episode 66 - Mutagens
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the mutagen classifications found on safety data sheets (SDS). Not all mutagens are carcinogens and not all carcinogens are mutagens.
Jul 3, 2023 • 8min
Episode 65 - Carcinogen Classifications
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the carcinogen classifications found on safety data sheets (SDS). Additionally, there is a discussion of action-dependent and activation-independent workplace carcinogens.
Jun 27, 2023 • 10min
Episode 64 - Lagging Indicators - Safety Metrics
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses lagging indicators used for safety metrics. Lagging indicators are used in a reactive form after an accident or incident has occurred. Using both leading and lagging indicators is important to see the whole picture of safety performance.
Jun 26, 2023 • 10min
Episode 63 - Leading Indicators - Safety Metrics
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses leading indicator used for safety metrics. The key is prevention of accidents and leading indicators can measure the activities that are completed to help ensure an accident does not happen.
