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
Feb 17, 2025 • 5min
Episode 234 - Occupational Safety - Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers makes up a term "Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome". this is when we as Safety Professionals get fixated on correcting a hazard and don't see other hazards in the area. Take a step back and see the whole picture, get input from employees on finding and correcting hazards.
Feb 14, 2025 • 24min
Episode 233 - Wendy Buckley - Lithium Fire Hazards
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss lithium fire hazards with Wendy Buckley of Stars Hazmat. Wendy has a lot of knowledge about lithium batteries. Wendy discusses the hazards along with the "extra" fire protection needed (class "D" Fire Extinguishers) and discusses best industry practices such as bringing your local fire department through the facility to help them understand the hazards and the building.
Feb 14, 2025 • 3min
Episode 232 - Occupational Safety - The plan is never going to be perfect
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses taking action. As Safety Professionals, we do a great job of identifying hazards and looking for ways to reduce injury. Take action, the plan is never going to be perfect.
Feb 9, 2025 • 6min
Episode 231 - Occupational Safety - Start Making a list of things to Stop Doing
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses examining your life and way you work and make a list to stop doing. Take an objective deep dive and think about the things you want to change.
Feb 7, 2025 • 26min
Episode 230 - When is a Chemical considered a Hazardous Waste
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to repeat guest Phil from HAZMAT Scholar. Dave and Phil discuss the topic of when a chemical is considered a hazardous waste along with strategies to dispose of the hazardous waste.
Feb 4, 2025 • 4min
Episode 229 - Leave your desk
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about leaving the comfort of your desk and interacting with the workforce. Talk to the employees and eliminate the hazards.
Jan 31, 2025 • 23min
Episode 228 - Psychological Safety with Tracy Krieger - Part 2
On today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to repeat guest Tracy Krieger of Safety OC. This is a continuation of episode 19 where we discussed psychological safety and what companies can do to help employees. Tracy discusses performing a baseline survey and then acting on those results.
Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
Episode 227 - Occupational Safety - Deconstructive Feedback
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss when deconstructive feedback is provided and strategies to peel the onion back and understand the feedback from the employee's perspective.
Jan 20, 2025 • 5min
Episode 226 - Occupational Safety - Hand Tools and Organizing My Garage
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to have the correct tools to complete the task at hand. Talk to your employees and ensure they have the correct hand tools to get the job done.
Jan 17, 2025 • 28min
Episode 225 - Mike Starner - National Electrical Contractors Association
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the electrical hazards with Mike Starner of the National Electrical Contractors Association. We also discuss the performing risk assessments along with the lesser-known hazards of the industry such as vehicle accidents and operating the bucket trucks.
