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Episode 185: Workplace Safety + Public Safety w/Kyle Domin Dec 20, 2024

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In this episode, Blaine talks with fellow safety professional Kyle Domin about the overlap of workplace safety and public safety after his recent trip to NYC.

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173: NFPA 70E Updates w/Drew Hinton Dec 07, 2023

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In this episode, the President of Arrow Safety, Drew Hinton, joins us from the 2023 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium in Orlando to discuss the latest NFPA 70E updates.

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159: Mask Efficacy & COVID-19 w/Stephen Petty, CIH Aug 18, 2022

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In this episode, we talk with Stephen Petty, CIH, about the true efficacy of masks as it relates to the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

Stephen Petty, a certified industrial hygienist, safety professional, and engineer with 45 years of experience in the field, is one of the top testifying experts on personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure control in the country.

WARNING: This episode gets into topics that are still not widely discussed openly and honestly. Let's just say the video may not make it to YouTube, and we are ok with that.

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157: 3 OSHA Law Tips from Veteran OSHA Attorney Phillip B. Russell Jul 28, 2022

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In this episode, we talk with Phillip B. Russell about three OSHA law tips safety pros misunderstand or don't know about! We also get into some OSHA law history and other interesting facts.

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125: What Powers all of those Safety Wearables? Feb 26, 2021

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Small and wearable electronic devices used in workplaces rely on a power source that stores a high amount of energy in a small space (i.e., high energy density). Lithium cells provide sustained power and often have the capability to recharge. When designed, manufactured, and used properly, lithium batteries are a safe, high energy density power source for devices in the workplace.

While lithium batteries are normally safe, they may cause injury if they have design defects, are made of low-quality materials, are assembled incorrectly, are used or recharged improperly, or are damaged.

RESOURCES:

https://www.cpsc.gov/th/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Voluntary-Standards/Topics/Batteries

https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/High_Energy_Density_Batteries_Status_Report_2_12_18.pdf?UksG80UJqGY0q4pfVBkbCuUQ5sNHqtwO

https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/how-does-lithium-ion-battery-work

https://www.cpsc.gov/th/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Voluntary-Standards/Topics/Batteries

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114: Measuring Facility Safety & Health Dec 02, 2020

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How WELL Promotes Workplace Safety, Health, and Confidence from FacilitiesNet

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) created the WELL Health-Safety Rating application and label for buildings.

The rating program focuses on 25 features for health and safety in buildings. Organizations can earn this designation by achieving compliance with 15 of the 25. This rating for buildings is flexible, scalable across varying building types, and easily applied across an extensive portfolio of properties.

The WELL Health-Safety areas of focus are:

Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures
Emergency Preparedness Programs
Health Service Resources
Air and Water Quality Management
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

As our knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 and specifically COVID-19 evolves, so do the safety measures we can apply. The WELL Health-Safety Rating for facility operations provides tools and guidance for facility managers to capture how their onsite team prioritizes health and safety for people at their facilities.

Many facility teams have already implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, preventive measures such as signage and communication to ensure masks and distancing occur, plus outside air and extended run operating procedures and suite-cleaning options to limit spread. Check out the full article here.

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071: VPPPA 2019 - Leading Safety Excellence Aug 28, 2019

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Catch this on-location interview with VPPPA Chairman of the Board Mr. J.A. Rodriguez Jr. and Mr. Terry Schulte - VPP Director at NuStar. We talk about what the VPP framework can do for non-VPP participants and how VPPPA can help them solve even the most basic safety compliance challenges.

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067: Profiles in Risk Podcast Interview Jun 29, 2019

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In this episode, I interviewed by Mr. Nick Lamparelli, the host of Profiles in Risk Podcast. We talk about general liability and risk management - something we don't touch on enough on the SafetyPro Podcast. We discuss my work with iReportSource and managed workflows for incident investigations.

I want to dedicate this episode to the incredible development team over at iReportSource for all the hard work that goes into building an incredible service that safety pros can use to help keep workers safe:

The intern team:

Aria Alimardani
Chelsea Mackinder
Mackenzie Solomon
Taylor Munafo

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025: Multi-Employer and Contractor Safety Dec 11, 2017

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Increasingly, companies are using contract or temporary workers to perform work. This work ranges from maintenance and construction to security and even production-related tasks. It's easy to pass off responsibility for contractor safety to someone else — particularly the contractor.

Under the OSHA multi-employer worksite policy, citations may be issued to employers using temporary employees.

OSHA's multi-employer worksite citation policy states that on multi-employer worksites (in all industry sectors), more than one employer may be citable for a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA standard. A two-step process must be followed in determining whether more than one employer is to be cited. Listen to learn all about it and better protect your company and your contractors.

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022: Learning From Safety Mistakes of Others Nov 17, 2017

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I often have folks share safety news stories or OSHA citations they hear about. Most of the time it's an odd curiosity and serves no other purpose than to shake our heads and say, "idiots!".

What if we take this information and bring into our organizations and try to place ourselves in those situations? I do this all the time. It is a great way to learn from the mistakes of others.

Everything from accidents, injuries and news about OSHA citations for alleged violation of workplace safety standards; I try to use this info to challenge teams to go out in their facilities and find those or similar situations, conditions or practices.

We can use this info to engage operators/workers, look at policies, processes and facilities/equipment. Listen to this episode to learn how you can do this in your company.

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