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 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.
Jun 1, 2023 • 7min
Episode 62 - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the OSHA standard of employee access to exposure and medical records. Whether its industrial hygiene studies or physicals, employers must maintain medical records and provide to employees within 15 working days.
May 31, 2023 • 8min
Episode 61 - Hazard Communication Trade Secrets
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuses trade secrets in relation to Hazard Communication and Process Safety Management (PSM). Trade secrets protect the confidential information of the employers while providing information for employees to protect themselves against the chemicals.
May 30, 2023 • 7min
Episode 60 - Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the hazards of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and how to sample the atmosphere for it. Dr. Ayers also discusses hydrogen sulfide (H2S) permissible exposure levels along with control measures.
