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What the Updated Z117 Standard Means for Confined Space Safety Apr 04, 2022

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Terry Krug and Terry Ketchum, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z117 Committee join us to discuss the recently updated Z117.1 standard and how it can help address the hazards and risks associated with entering, exiting and working in confined spaces.

Using Worker Feedback to Improve Your Safety and Health Management System Mar 21, 2022

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Dr. Jan Wachter, CSP, CIH, and professor in the Safety Sciences Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss the importance of worker engagement and how it can help you improve your safety and health management system.

How the Z16 Standard Can Help You Improve Metrics and Performance Measures Mar 07, 2022

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Alexi Carli and Steve Newell, chair and vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee join us to discuss the soon-to-be released Z16 standard and how it can help you develop a process to identify the right safety and health metrics for your organization and what you are trying to achieve.

Encore Presentation: Proper Ergonomics for Your Home Workspace Feb 21, 2022

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From our archive, we’re joined by Rachel Michael, director of consulting services at Exponent EHF and ASSP Ergonomics Practice Specialty administrator for a conversation on creating an ergonomically sound home workspace that can support your overall health.

Safety Managers: Here’s How to Overcome Common Objections Feb 09, 2022

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Pam Walaski, CSP, senior program director at Specialty Technical Consultants, joins us to discuss some common objections safety managers may encounter and shares tips on how to address them.

What Should You Do If Your Boss Wants You to Violate OSHA Regulations? Jan 24, 2022

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In this two-part episode, we discuss the ethical and legal implications of OSHA compliance. In part one, we are joined by James Borretti, CSP, president and CEO of Boretti, Inc. to discuss the subject from an ethical perspective. In part two, we are joined by Todd Logsdon, national workplace safety practice group co-leader and partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, who shares his legal expertise on OSHA regulations.

Accidentally a Safety Professional? Here’s What You Need to Learn Right Away Jan 10, 2022

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Julia Kunlo, CSP, and vice president of Evolution Safety Resources, joins us to share advice and tips for those starting out in occupational safety and health on how to build an effective program.

Fall Protection Double Feature: Self-Retracting Devices and Anchorage Connectors Dec 27, 2021

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An encore presentation of episodes featuring members of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee on Fall Protection and Fall Restraint. These episodes offer expert insights into two very important aspects of fall protection and fall restraint, self-retracting devices and anchorage connectors.

The first episode features Dan Henn of the Z359.14 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. The second features Greg Small of the Z359.18-2017 subcommittee on Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems.

Prevention through Design: Tips for Designing Out Hazards at Organizations of Any Size Nov 29, 2021

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Michael Taubitz, senior adviser at FDR Safety, joins us to discuss Prevention through Design (PtD), its history, its future, and how you can apply PtD concepts at your organization to “design out” hazards and address risks.

How to Earn Continuing Education Units as Safety Professional Nov 15, 2021

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Jessica Richardson, senior manager, professional and organizational advancement at the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, joins us to share different ways safety professionals can earn continuing education units throughout their careers.

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