
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

Sep 20, 2024 • 32min
Episode 185 - Dan Christensen - Bureau Veritas - The State of Industrial Hygiene
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the state of industrial hygiene with Dan Christensen of Bureau Veritas. Dan discusses the importance of using a certified lab and talking over methods of collection before sending your sample to the labs.

Sep 15, 2024 • 4min
Episode 184 - Roadmap for Safety Culture Change
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having a roadmap to help guide you on the safety culture change. Culture change is hard and there will be setbacks.

Sep 15, 2024 • 5min
Episode 183 - Occupational Safety - Do you have a Vision?
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having a vision for you and the safety program. Work towards that vision!

Sep 13, 2024 • 27min
Episode 182 - Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety - Safety Marketing Strategies
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses safety marketing strategies with Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety. Shawn's talks about having a "Safety Brand" and why it's important that employees understand change.

Sep 8, 2024 • 3min
Episode 181 - Occupational Safety - Your Attitude is Contagious!
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how your attitude is contagious. Both positive and negative attitudes.

Sep 7, 2024 • 4min
Episode 180 - Occupational Safety - Are You Addicted to Feeling Important
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses creating a safety culture that is not dependent on you. Are you addicted to feeling important?

Sep 5, 2024 • 4min
Episode 179 - Occupational Safety - Decisions have Consequences
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses starting a hard decision along with knowing that you may not have all the data and not get it correct 100% of the time.

Sep 2, 2024 • 4min
Episode 178 - Occupational Safety - Commit to Action
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses committing to action with safety programs. If you don't believe in the program, alter it and believe in it before asking employees to follow it.

Sep 1, 2024 • 3min
Episode 177 - Occupational Safety - Obsess over Culture
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about obsessing when creating a safety system and ensuring the safety system does not revolve around you.

Aug 18, 2024 • 2min
Episode 175 - Occupational Safety - Don't Avoid the Tough Talks
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses having tough talks with management and employees. Don't put off these tough talks, it never gets easier if you give it a few days.