On today's episode, Dr. Ayers has repeat guest David Ward to cover his 10 fundamental company values from his book "The Faces of Safety". David Ward does a very good job of outlining values that companies should be doing (not striving for) in safety. This is a multi-part series.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the symptoms and treatment of heat stroke.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. discusses the symptoms and treatment for heat cramps.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses indoor air quality issue with Wane Baker. In particular, we speak about deferring maintenance is contributing to poor indoor air quality. Please contact Wane for further discussions at wanebaker@centurytel.net 608.792.1528Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers wraps up safety metrics with a parting thought on employee ownership of the safety metrics. Let the employees own it and drive it.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Bryan Haywood returns to discuss confined space entry rescue and where most programs fall short.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about getting back on track and looking at reasons why safety metrics are not being measured properly.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the differences between corporate driven safety metrics and site-specific safety metrics.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks construction safety with Terry Dussault of YellowKnife Consulting Services. Terry brings almost 30 years of construction safety to the table and a wealth of knowledge. Fall protection, trenching and shoring along with other practical examples are discussed.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses reassessing safety metrics to ensure the organization is seeing value. Monthly, quarterly and annual reassessment is discussed.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of communicating Safety Metrics to the workforce. Practical examples are provided.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses green chemicals. Reducing your risks and environmental footprint is good but there is regulatory body judging these chemicals.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Kyle Koenig about preventing heat illnesses. Kyle discusses successful strategies along with personal experiences as a combat medic.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses light curtains and their importance in the role of machine guarding.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses Safety Metrics with Paul Esposito of Star Consultants. Paul gives a brief background on safety metrics and provides practical examples on how to measure your safety program performance.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers expands on machine interlocks used in machine guarding of equipment with hazardous components.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses machine guarding and working with maintenance personnel on this program.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

‘Get Home Safe’ – behind the scenes at a new ATT immersive training centre. Director of Active Training Team (ATT) Adam Christopher takes a behind the scenes peek at Scottish and Southern Energy’s (SSE) new immersive Faskally Safety Leadership Centre in Perth. It’s a few weeks till the opening and staff from SSE and ATT are busy with final preparat…

Ahead of the opening of a new ATT immersive training centre for SSE (Scottish + Southern Energy), Director at ATT Adam Christopher travels to the Pitlochry Dam and Visitor Centre where he meets Gillian O’Reilly, the Head of Heritage and Community Programmes for SSE. Gillian tells Adam about the history of hydropower in the area and why training cen…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses noise and the sampling for noise in the workplace. Buy new equipment as quiet as possible.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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.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.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.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.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?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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Dr. 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. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Dr. 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.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.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.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.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. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Dr. 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. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical skin sensitizers and the industries they can be found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Dr. 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.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.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.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.Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management