The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the benefits of using a safety suggestion box.  Employees are great and identifying and correcting hazards.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to follow up on safety inspections along with explaining the reason "why" the safety inspection finding has to be addressed.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using a different set of eyes for Safety inspections.  Use a person who is not familiar with the area or worksite.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what interval to use for formal safety inspections.  Likewise, every time a Safety Professional walks through the workplace, they are performing an informal safety inspection.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks with Tracy Krieger of OC Safety.  Tracy discusses psychological safety as well as some strategies companies can use to help with employee's psychological safety. 

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses sharing lessons learned with other company sites.  Share both positive and negative lessons learned and make the workplace safer for employees.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses corrective actions and tracking.  Corrective actions must be prioritized along with an owner and due date assigned.  Remember to explain the "Why" and follow up as needed.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has a part 2 with David Ward where we continue to discuss the 10 fundamental values of safety.  David Ward brings a wealth of knowledge to this area.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of following up with employees on hazard reduction.  This is a great way to build trust in the workplace.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses soliciting employee input on workplace hazards.  Leave that cozy office and proactively discover and correct hazards.