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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Apr 3, 2023 • 8min
Episode 39 - Converting mg-M3 to Parts Per Million (PPM)
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the conversion factor for calculating the Parts Per Million (PPM) from a sample result in mg/M3. The formulas and the setting up an automated system is discussed.
Mar 22, 2023 • 8min
Episode 38 - Negative Attributes of a Safety Audit
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses five negative attributes of safety audits.
Mar 21, 2023 • 8min
Episode 37 - Positive Attributes of Safety Audits
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses five positive attributes of safety audits.
Mar 20, 2023 • 10min
Episode 36 - 6 Common Pitfalls of Safety Inspections
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses 6 common pitfalls of safety inspections. I've made all 6 of these at some point, please profit from my pain and avoid these pitfalls.
Mar 16, 2023 • 6min
Episode 35 - Safety footwear testing - steel or composite toe
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss the testing standard for safety footwear. Whether steel or composite toe, the same standards apply. An overview of ASTM F2413 is discussed.
Mar 15, 2023 • 11min
Episode 34 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the reasons why to perform a PPE hazard assessment. Additionally, the steps used to perform a hazard assessment are discussed.
Mar 14, 2023 • 7min
Episode 33 - Hard Hat Testing Standards
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses hard hat testing standards. ANSI Z89.1 is discussed in detail and the Canadian, European and Australia/New Zealand standard are mentioned but not discussed in detail. Dr. Ayers also performed a simple internet search hard hats and have found that some do not list that they were tested to any standard. Buyer Beware.
Mar 13, 2023 • 10min
Episode 32 - Exploring Hard Hat Expiration Dates
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers explores hard hat expiration dates. 3 companies are benchmarked on their hard hat expiration dates. Other factors that require hard hat replacement are also covered to include chemical exposure and impact/wear.
Mar 11, 2023 • 5min
Episode 31 - Safety Hazards of PLA Plastics in 3D Printing
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the safety hazards of 3D printing with ABS plastics. 3D printers are found in many workplaces and are common in the home now. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable and commonly used material in 3D printing. It is generally considered to be a safer option compared to other materials like ABS.
Mar 10, 2023 • 5min
Episode 30 - Safety Hazard of ABS Plastics in 3D Printing
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the safety hazards of 3D printing with ABS plastics. 3D printers are found in many workplaces and are common in the home now. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a common thermoplastic used in 3D printing. ABS emits styrene fumes, which have been classified as a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
