The Case for Safety Podcast

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Using Positive Reinforcement to Help Improve Your Team’s Safety Performance Aug 03, 2025

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Sponsored by Netradyne. Adam Kahn, Chief Business Officer at Netradyne, shares how positive engagement and recognition can help motivate fleet drivers to practice safe driving techniques. He discusses methods for coaching your team on how to operate safely, as well as using rewards to recognize safe behaviors.

How Mobile Technology Can Help Create Safer Workplaces Jul 20, 2025

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Scott Gaddis, Vice President, Global Practice Leader - Safety and Health at Intelex Technologies, joins us to discuss how mobile technology is changing the way safety professionals can access information and collect and analyze data to improve their management systems. He also shares how tools like artificial intelligence and wearable technology can help you engage with your workforce and create a stronger culture.

Implementing the Z10 Standard to Improve Safety in the City of Houston Jul 06, 2025

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Steven Guillory, Quality and Risk Manager, City of Houston Public Works and Engineering, shares the journey of implementing the Z10 standard in the City of Houston and the impact it had on reducing injuries and improving culture. He discusses the collaboration among stakeholders to help support the needs of each individual department and improve the safety and health of the workforce.

How Relationship Building Can Help Create Safer and Healthier Workplaces Jun 22, 2025

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This week, we're joined by Safety 2025 Opening and Closing General Session speakers Shasta Nelson and Liz Bohannon. They share why making connections in the workplace is critical to worker well-being and building a strong culture. They also discuss the risks associated with workers feeling isolated and share tips for creating a warm and welcoming workplace where team members feel supported.

The ABCs of AED Management: How to Ensure Devices are Ready and Compliant Jun 08, 2025

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Sponsored by RescueStat. Dana Miller, Chief Experience Officer at RescueStat, shares tips for developing an effective management program for the automated external defibrillators at your workplace. She discusses the benefits of remote monitoring to ensure that AEDs are effective when needed and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Investing in Your Workforce and Demonstrating the Value of Safety Jun 01, 2025

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ASSP President Pam Walaski and Kathy Seabrook, CEO and Founder of Global Solutions, Inc. and co-author of Connecting the Dots: Environment, Health Safety and Sustainability, discuss the value that the workforce brings to the workplace and the importance of collaboration to improving safety and health. They also show how you can improve communication within your organization to demonstrate the value that safety brings to your reputation and bottom line.

ANSI/ASSP A10.50 – Keeping Workers Cool and Hydrated on the Job Site May 26, 2025

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In this encore episode, Tom Bobick, David May and Cheryl Ambrose share how the ANSI/ASSP A10.50 standard can help prevent heat stress among your workforce. They discuss acclimatizing workers to the heat, the signs and symptoms of heat stress and how to care for workers experiencing heat-related illness.

The Value of Connection and Collaboration in the Safety Profession May 12, 2025

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Gabe Encarnacion, Allison Short and Josh Russell of the "Illusion of Safety" podcast join us to discuss how collaborating with fellow professionals helps them expand their knowledge, solve problems and develop in their careers. They also share tips for how to connect with others at safety conferences and make the most of your experience.

Bonus Episode: How Safety Leaders Can Effectively Move the Profession Forward May 05, 2025

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In this special bonus episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly speaks with Jim Frederick, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA and currently principal at NexusHSE. They discuss some of the keys to success for being an effective safety leader, the importance of data in decision making and the role of collaboration between associations, organizations and government agencies in helping create safer and healthier workplaces.

ANSI/ASSP Z244 and Controlling Hazardous Energy: What You Need to Know Apr 27, 2025

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Bruce Main, chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z244 Committee shares how the Z244 standard can help control hazardous energy through lockout/tagout and alternative methods. He discusses steps you can take to ensure your workforce is properly trained on how to properly isolate or control different forms of hazardous energy to reduce risks and prevent incidents.

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