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SafeTalk

by Christopher

Welcome to SafeTalk, a podcast exploring the real-world side of workplace safey, hosted by safety professional and trainer, Christopher Manzo. From general industry and manufacturing g to civil construction and the constantaly changing conditions of the jobsite, SafeTalk goes beyond simply asking, "What does OSHA say?" Instead, we dig into the conversations that happen between the regulations - leadership, communication, situational awareness, hazard recognition, accountability, training, safety culture, and the decisions people make when no one is watching. Episodes explore topics including heavy equipment, excavation and trenching, line-of-fire hazards, confined spaces, incident investigations, near misses, OSHA compliance, the Focus Four, toolbox talks, frontline leadership, and lessons learned from real-world situations. Whether you're a safety professional, supervisor, manager, trainer, construction worker, EHS student, or simply s

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Episodes

  1. The Courage To Speak Up

    In this episode Christopher talks about Stop Work Authority, what it is, who has it, and when do you use it. He discusses scenarios outside the world of construction and encourages listeners to share stories of their own to contribute to future episodes.

  2. Is That Actually an OSHA Rule?

    In this episode, Chris introduces a commonly asked question: Is That Actually an OSHA Rule?. He talks about the different ways OSHA gets misunderstood, how things change over the years and asking listeners for their stories about what they have heard is an OSHA rule or not.

  3. Minisode !

    In this minisode, Christopher talks about how safety goes beyond the construction site. He discusses ways we participate in risk assessments at home and in our everyday lives and may not even realize it.

  4. Hot Work, Hot Mess

    In this episode, Christopher dives into the safety aspects of hot work, what it is and some of the things we should keep in mind when considering performing hot work.

  5. What Happens When Safety Leaves the Job Site

    In this episode of SafeTalk, Chris explores the difference between simply following the rules when someone is watching and building a culture where people choose to work safely when no one is. We'll talk about leadership, accountability, performative compliance, hazard recognition, and what real...

  6. SafeTalk Is Back

    SafeTalk is back! After some time away from the microphone, Chris returns with an update on his journey from EHS in general industry and manufacturing to the fast-moving world of civil construction. This minisode looks at what's changed, what hasn't, and what's ahead for SafeTalk, including...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to SafeTalk, a podcast exploring the real-world side of workplace safey, hosted by safety professional and trainer, Christopher Manzo. From general industry and manufacturing g to civil construction and the constantaly changing conditions of the jobsite, SafeTalk goes beyond simply asking, "What does OSHA say?" Instead, we dig into the conversations that happen between the regulations - leadership, communication, situational awareness, hazard recognition, accountability, training, safety culture, and the decisions people make when no one is watching.

Episodes explore topics including heavy equipment, excavation and trenching, line-of-fire hazards, confined spaces, incident investigations, near misses, OSHA compliance, the Focus Four, toolbox talks, frontline leadership, and lessons learned from real-world situations.

Whether you're a safety professional, supervisor, manager, trainer, construction worker, EHS student, or simply s

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What is SafeTalk about?

Welcome to SafeTalk, a podcast exploring the real-world side of workplace safey, hosted by safety professional and trainer, Christopher Manzo. From general industry and manufacturing g to civil construction and the constantaly changing conditions of the jobsite, SafeTalk goes beyond simply asking,...

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