Beste Occupational Safety podcasts (2025)

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Episode 244 - The "F" Word in Occupational Safety - Focus 4:37

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the dreaded "F" word in Occupational Safety. How are you getting "Focus" time at work?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 243 - Occupational Safety - Are you Busy or Productive 4:27

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question, "Are you busy or productive?" In safety it's difficult to balance everything but are you avoiding issues by being busy?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 242 - Occupational Safety - List Maintenance 7:46

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the various lists associated with tracking new hire orientation and training. Who is using software and saving time/effort?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 241 - Occupational Safety - Comfort Zone Danger 5:25

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In today's episode older Dr. Ayers talks to young Dr. Ayers about avoiding the comfort zone. Growth does not happen in the comfort zone, get out.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 240 - Occupational Safety - Imposter Syndrome 4:45

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers starts to peel back the onion on imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is generally expressed through self-doubt in your abilities even when you have shown a clear pattern of completed the tasks. Dr. Ayers discusses what he does to combat imposter syndrome.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 239 - Don't expect results without getting your hands dirty 4:23

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers compares growing vegetables to rolling out safety programs. They both need plenty of light, rain, protection from animals and pulling weeds to thrive.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 238 - Dr. Megan Tranter - Safety Career Coach 29:16

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In todays' episode, Dr. Ayers discusses career skills with Dr. Megan Tranter. Dr. Tranter is a Safety Career Coach. She specializes in helping safety professionals go to the next level along with understanding what they really want from the safety profession.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 237 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a Seagull 4:17

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about not becoming a "Seagull Safety Professional". The seagull will swoop into a factory, lab or office; tell employees everything they have done wrong and fly away. Some Seagulls come to the facility, steal a good idea and promote it as their own. Don't be a "Seagull Safety Professional".…

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Episode 236 - Occupational Safety - Lone Worker Policy 5:23

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question about lone worker policies. Someone is always the first in the office as well as the last to lock up. What activities does your company allow employees to perform when they are the only one in the office?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 235 - Tim Pottoroff-MSDs and Opioids - A Threat to Limb and Life 33:20

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and opioids used for pain (management/mismanagement) with Tim Pottoroff. "Ergo Tim" is a repeat guest and discusses early intervention to prevent MSDs along with using techniques found in Prevention through Design (PtD) to set the working environment up to reduce MSDs. Ove…

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Episode 234 - Occupational Safety - Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome 5:29

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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.…

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Episode 233 - Wendy Buckley - Lithium Fire Hazards 24:02

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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 fa…

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Episode 232 - Occupational Safety - The plan is never going to be perfect 3:27

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 231 - Occupational Safety - Start Making a list of things to Stop Doing 5:48

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 230 - When is a Chemical considered a Hazardous Waste 26:10

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 229 - Leave your desk 3:46

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 228 - Psychological Safety with Tracy Krieger - Part 2 22:33

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 227 - Occupational Safety - Deconstructive Feedback 6:39

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 226 - Occupational Safety - Hand Tools and Organizing My Garage 5:07

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 225 - Mike Starner - National Electrical Contractors Association 28:12

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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.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 224 - Occupational Safety - Make a Decision 3:42

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses making a decision. One of the ways to lose trust is to not make tough decisions.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 223 - Occupational Safety - Take your vacation and recharge 4:37

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In today's short and sweet episode, Dr. Ayers discusses taking your vacation and recharging. The work will be there when you get back.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 222 - Introduction to Hazardous Waste 27:16

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Phil from Hazmat Scholars. Phil explains the definition of hazardous waste along with great strategies for getting your questions answered.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 221 - Risk Assessment - Horseback Riding and Swimming Horses 5:49

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a risk assessment and having to decide whether to wear a helmet when swimming with horses.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 220 - Risk Assessment - Jellyfish Sting PPE 8:06

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In today's episode, we discuss performing risk assessments while on vacation. We are always performing risk assessments.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 219 - Occupational Safety - Safety Initiative of the Month Overload 3:22

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In today's short and sweet session, Dr. Ayers discusses the safety initiative overload that some employees feel. Get buy-in from employees and stop chasing a magic bullet.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 218 - Do you know your Companies Risk Appetite? 2:26

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the Safety Professionals if they know their companies risk appetite. Do you get mixed messages from management?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 217 - Occupational Safety - Ergonomics and what I learned from fixing my car 5:11

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the value of performing a job to really understand the hazards. I fixed my car but did not understand the ergonomics until I did the task.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 216 - Occupational Safety - Guard your Schedule 2:34

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses guarding your schedule. As a Safety Professional, it's hard to say "no". Time is a finite resource. Reduce/eliminate distractions from the main mission which is to reduce/eliminate hazards.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 215 - Occupational Safety - Plan your future 3:06

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self. Do not let fate plan your future, take charge, ask difficult and uncomfortable questions and get better. Rise to the next level.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 214 - Wylie Davidson - Leaving a Safety Legacy 28:31

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Wylie Davidson about his presentation on Leaving a Safety Legacy. Wylie is a terrific motivational safety speaker.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 213 - Occupational Safety - There are no Safety Hacks, Just Hard Work 2:28

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about how there are no safety hacks, magic pills, magic risk assessments, etc. Just work hard and eliminate reduce hazards.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 212 - Occupational Safety - New Hire Safety Orientation Walkaround 6:45

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about performing a new hire safety walkaround as part of the new hire safety orientation. Classroom topics are great but show the employees and have them perform some hands-on activities.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 211 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation - Corrective Actions 6:59

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of following up on corrective actions after the incident.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 210 - Jean Ndana - Making New Hire Safety Orientation Fun and Exciting 30:04

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss new hire safety orientation with Jean Ndana. Jean has a lot of great tips to help make new hire safety orientation fun and exciting. This is typically the first insight an employee has to the hazards along with the company safety policies.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 209 - Occupational Safety - Determining Incident Investigations 10:10

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers continues to discuss incident investigations and determining causal factors. Peel back the onion and discover why an incident happened and ensure it doesn't happen again.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 208 - Bruce Main - Prevention Through Design (PTD) 25:47

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses Prevention through Design with Bruce Main of Design Safety Engineering. I am a big fan of PTD and really enjoyed this episode. Please talk to Bruce for more information on PTD.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 207 - Occupational Safety - Interviewing Employees After an Incident 7:00

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses interviewing employees after an incident and provides some tips and strategies. Interviewing employees must aways be conducted in a quiet private place so the employee can freely discuss the incident without fear of others overhearing the conversation.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 206 - Dr. Megan Tranter - Leadership and Career Strategist 27:41

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers soft skills, imposter syndromes and well as giving and receiving feedback with Dr. Megan Tranter. Dr. Tranter has had a log a varied career in Safety.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 205 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation Team 6:52

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the potential members of an incident investigation team. It's important to find member who want to help and have the knowledge and experience to ensure the incident does not happen again.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 204 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation - Information to gather 5:59

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what information to gather to aid in stating an incident investigation.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 203 - Dr. Alex LeBeau - Introduction to PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) 25:08

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss PFAS with Dr. Alex LeBeau. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used for decades in a variety of industrial and consumer products, and they are anticipated to persist in the environment for even longer, hence the name ‘forever chemicals’. These PFAS have received extraordinary scrutiny in recent…

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Episode 202 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation Process Steps 5:50

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers breaks down the incident investigation steps. Always learn from incidents and share with fellow Safety Professionals.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 201 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation Kits 6:38

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses have a pre-staged incident investigation kit ready to go. When an incident happens, stress and anxiety are heightened, have your incident investigation kit ready to go.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 200.5 - Thank you for listening to the Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast 1:01

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Thank you for listening to the Occupational Safety Leadership PodcastDoor Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 200 - Dr. Jake Mazulewicz - Integrating After Action Reviews (AARs) into Occupational Safety 30:00

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Dr. Jake Mazulewicz about integrating After Action Reviews (AARs) into Occupational Safety. Emergency fire & rescue teams and military units have successfully used AARs for over 30 years. It's a great technique to help your employees learn from both everyday work and from incidents.…

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Episode 199 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation Indirect Costs 6:19

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the indirect costs associated with incident investigation. These are more difficult to calculate as compared to the direct costs.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 198 - Occupational Safety - Incident Investigation Direct Costs 4:16

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the direct costs associated with incident investigation.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 197 - Occupational Safety - Reasons to conduct an Incident Investigation 4:18

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a few reasons to conduct and incident investigation. Help employees not get injured and learn from mistakes.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 196 - Occupational Safety - Accident or Incident Investigation? 2:53

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers continues the conversation about to label injuries accidents or incidents.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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