In today's episode, repeat guest Shawn Galloway of Proact Safety returns to discuss Front-Line Safety Leadership. Shawn lays out the need for companies to invest in their supervisor's leadership and especially feedback skills.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

n today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of reviewing the document (manuals, SDS, etc.) before purchasing equipment.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical alternatives and finding a safer chemical for employees to use. Please like, listen and subscribe to the Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the important on near-hit reporting and investigation. After investigation and correction, share the results with other sites in the company.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the terminology of near miss vs. near hit. What are using at your company?Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from maintenance personnel with identifying hazards in the workplace. Maintenance personnel are a great resource since they tackle problems all day every day.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from an employee who is not familiar with the equipment and asking them for help in identifying hazards.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using hazard hunts to identify hazards and solutions. Employees hunt the facility for hazards.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using a 3x5 inch index card to capture hazards on one side and have the employee right the answer on the back.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how to use active listening skills when asking employees to identify hazards in workplace.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the difference between a safety coach and a safety cop. Be the Safety Coach.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, we continue the confined space series with discussing the entry supervisor duties. This is one episode of a multi-episode series on confined spaces.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Bryan Haywood about Atmospheric Monitoring in confined spaces. Bryan is a repeat guest and true expert in the field. Bryan discusses techniques used in atmospheric sampling as well the often forgot about correction factor used in monitoring the lower explosive limit (LEL).…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the Entrant duties in confined spaces. This is the 2nd in a multi-episode series on confined spaces.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the attendant duties with regards to confined space entry. This is the first of many episodes focusing in on confined space entry. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers uses AI to generate the top 5 reasons to work safely. A few on the list were surprises. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the OSHA and NIOSH sampling methods. Get help from a lab if you need help to determine the correct sampling method to use.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Bryan Haywood about permit and non-permit required confined spaces. Bryan is an expert in the field. Bryan also discusses what steps need to happen to change a permit required to a non-permit required confined space.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletins (CIBs). NIOSH CIBs are issued to disseminate new scientific information about occupational hazards. A CIB may draw attention to a formerly unrecognized hazard, report new data on a known hazard, or present information on hazard control. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the NIOSH recommended exposure limits. The NIOSH RELs are based on a 10-hour workday as opposed to the OSHA PELs which are based on a 8-hour workday. NIOSH REL's do not carry the force of law, just recommended exposure limits.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL). These are the legally enforceable exposure limits to substances. Time Weighted average (TWA), short-term exposure limits (STEL) and the Ceiling (C) are discussed.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss bioaerosols with Jack Springston. Jack breaks down bioaerosols and we discuss indoor air quality and in particular mold. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In Today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss strategies with new hire safety orientation. Practical examples are given for safety professionals that cover multiple facilities. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers using AI to compile the top 5 excuses for working unsafely.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical skin sensitizers and the industries they can be found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses safety as a core leadership value with David Ward. A few examples are given, and we talk about how some companies do not view safety as a value.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Tim Pottorff. Tim is known as The Ergo Guy and has completed an estimated 35,000 ergonomic assessments. This is part 1 of a multi-episode series on ergonomics.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a company culture and how it overrides strategy. Management commitment is key to accident reduction.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical injection scenarios. Today's episode will focus on accidental injection via broken glass, needlesticks and razor blades.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses common chemical inhalation scenarios. Common toxics and hazardous chemicals are discussed along with where they are typically found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadershipAutor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Duford of CANAM Environmental answers questions about indoor air quality hazards. In particular formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and radon are covered. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadershipAutor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical ingestion scenarios. Five scenarios are covered where chemical ingestion can occur. Practical examples are provided. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465 #Occupationalsafety #safetyleadershipAutor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In Today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the difference between a local and systemic chemical exposure. Practical examples are provided.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has a repeat guest. Ed discusses the recent increase in OSHA Penalties and how OSHA calculates them. This was an eye-opening podcast as the details of the penalty process are peeled back. Ed Foulke is a Partner at Fisher Pillips and was former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. He is also the former Chairman of the…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to stay focused on goals and not to get derailed in the day-to-day safety issues. This is a talk I give myself every month.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need for both types of safety goals and the need to stay focused on both. Practical examples are covered.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers tackles the age-old safety question; root cause or company culture and how to integrate both. Several strategies are discussed.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the important of providing feedback to employees who identify workplace hazards. It also important to close the loop with employees about why you are not addressing a hazard right now (low injury potential, low consequences, etc.).Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses establishing safety goals. Leading and Lagging indicators are discussed. #occupationalsafety #safetygoals #SafetyAutor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the concept of adding in competence, knowledge, training and experience to a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers a few practical examples of job hazard analysis (JHA) using the 5x5 matrix. The concept of adding in competence, knowledge, training and experience is discussed.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the difference between acute and chronic chemical exposures. In possible, eliminate or substitute the chemical exposure, then use engineering controls such as ventilation and lastly use PPE.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to be proactive in hazard reduction and not to wait around to be told to do something.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what a new safety profession needs to know when OSHA comes knocking. Ed Foulke is a Partner at Fisher Phillips and former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. Ed has great tips for the new safety professional.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers breaks down the steps of performing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), also known as a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), is a systematic process that helps identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with specific job tasks. It's a critical component of workplace safety.…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a 5x5 risk assessment matrix. Activity severity (consequence) and frequency are discussed, and practical examples are given. A 5x5 risk assessment matrix allows for a highly detailed analysis of risks, helping organizations prioritize their risk management efforts effectively. It's especially useful for situa…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a 4x4 risk assessment matrix. Activity severity (consequence) and frequency are discussed, and practical examples are given. The 4x4 matrix is used to assess and prioritize risks by placing each identified risk in the appropriate cell based on its likelihood and severity. This allows for a more detailed analy…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a 3x3 risk assessment matrix. Activity severity (consequence) and frequency are discussed, and practical examples are given. The 3x3 risk assessment matrix is a simple tool used to categorize and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and severity.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, we catch up with Matthew Herron of Southwest Research Institute. Matt is a titan in the field of safety. Today's episode focuses on ergonomics and importance of early reporting.Autor: Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

Dr Ollie Folayan is a chemical process engineer with Aberdeen-based consultancy Optimus and a visiting Professor at the University of Dundee. In 2007, he and his sister founded the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK) to attract and retain BME talent into the industry. Ollie talks to ATT Director Adam Christopher about lead…