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Safety Experts Talk
by Dan Clark. Interviews with industry leaders in safety & continuous improvem
Safety Experts Talk offers relevant, on-topic insight in interviews of up to 60 minutes, with industry leaders in safety, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement genres. From PPE to safety software and tools, from visual workplace case studies to GHS labeling standards to Kaizen principles, you'll find a rich library of safety related topics in these podcasts, a service of Creative Safety Supply. See our website at www.creativesafetysupply.com/podcast for transcripts of Safety Experts Talk, plus important links and graphics.
Episodes
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Learn Workplace Safety From A Prison Movie
Workplace safety improves from watching The Shawshank Redemption? Dr. Timothy Ludwig says we can learn about safety complacency from the movie. More: http://experttalk.creativesafetysupply.com/learn-workplace-safety-prison-movie/
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Behavioral Safety Is Actively Caring For People
Behavioral safety in the workplace has a new name. Safety expert Dr. E. Scott Geller of Virginia Tech describes the shift to Actively Caring For People. Lots of links to Dr. Geller’s videos and books: http://experttalk.creativesafetysupply.com/behavioral-safety-is-actively-caring-for-people/
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Safety Programs Built With Employee Input
Safety programs work best by consulting workers. EHS expert Lori Siegelman of W&M Environmental tells how to involve employees to build safety programs. Transcript and links: http://experttalk.creativesafetysupply.com/safety-programs-built-with-employee-input/
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Early Warning Safety Vest
A safety vest that alerts a roadside worker of oncoming vehicles is in the works. Hear about the InZoneAlert safety vest from Virginia Tech’s Tom Martin. More: http://experttalk.creativesafetysupply.com/early-warning-safety-vest/
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Myths Of Behavior Observation Safety
Behavior observation means workers watch out for each other. Safety expert Marc McClure shatters myths, tells of reducing incidents with his staff by 80%. Even more at http://experttalk.creativesafetysupply.com/myths-of-behavior-observation-safety/
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Total Worker Health - Explained
Total Worker Health. Dr. Bud Harris says an out-of-shape worker is more likely to be injured and urges companies to follow NIOSH’s Total Worker Health initiative. Hear how he implemented great health and safety at Intel, Tyco and Con-way Freight. More at:...
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Forklifts vs. Pedestrians: Right-Of-Way
Forklifts vs. pedestrians. Who has to stop? People on foot technically have the right-of-way. But some say powered industrial trucks should hold sway. Safety expert Jonathan Jacobi, of Underwriters Laboratories, tells how some companies ask walking workers to cede their right-of-way to multi-ton...
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HazCom Labels And SDSs - OSHA Talks
HazCom labels and SDSs are confusing - until now. Two OSHA industrial hygienists explain what is happening right now with the Hazard Communication Standard. Hear about changes in chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets. This podcast is based on The SCHC OSHA Alliance webcast on “Hazard...
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Front-Line Workers And Safety
Front-line workers shouldn’t be fired for blowing the whistle on safety. Their observations need to be taken seriously by managers, says Dr. Sidney Dekker. Prof. Dekker is a noted safety expert, author of “Safety, Differently.” and a Professor at Griffith University in Australia. See more:...
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Safety Kickoffs That Really Work, Pt 2
Safety kickoffs can alienate experienced workers. Learn how to bring these staffers into new, safer realms with John Drebinger, Jr., expert safety speaker. John also lists the five reasons to watch out for other people’s safety. In this podcast, Dan Clark asks John to share other tips from his…
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Safety Kickoffs That Really Work, Pt 1
Safety kickoffs can have spark! Hear John Drebinger, safety speaker, give tips on engaging employees. John says cartoons, jokes and even magic tricks can deliver safety messages. In 26 years as a safety speaker, John Drebinger, Jr., C.Ht. CSP, has spoken at NASA, Exxon, Boeing, The US Army Corps…
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10 Best Safety Apps For Safety Pros
Paul Colangelo debuted the 10 best safety apps for industry at ASSE’s Safety 2015. Hear Paul offer his thoughts on each. Paul focused on low cost and free applications, and those which work without an internet connection. He avoided sponsored and vendor apps. Mr. Colangelo, STS, CHST, CET, is...
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Buy Quiet Power Tools
The quietest power tool is not always the most expensive! “Buy Quiet” is the NIOSH campaign for quieter machinery and tools to reduce worker noise exposure. Hear Capt. Chuck Hayden tell how to buy or rent less noisy tools. Capt. Chuck is Research Acoustical Engineer for National Institute For...
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OSHA Inspections - How To Prepare
OSHA inspections are a breeze if you’re ready. An OSHA Consultation Manager tells how OSHA can help your company be safe and ready for inspection. For FREE. An OSHA consultation visit cannot trigger an OSHA inspection. Consultation and Enforcement divisions operate separately, says Roy Kroker,...
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How To Spot Counterfeit Electrical
Counterfeit electrical components can instantly burst into flames. Hear how to identify fake wiring, breakers and switches from Brett Brenner of ESFI. Mr. Brenner also reveals the biggest problem is beyond our borders. Counterfeits make up about 50% of electrical products sold in many developing...
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Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down - Pt 2
Fall prevention. Employers have a huge obligation to prevent injuries and deaths. Matt McNicholas, CSP, of OSHA, details the second annual Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down, designed to create fall awareness. Matt describes the three main responsibilities of an employer: Planning ahead to get…
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Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down - Pt 1
Fall prevention saves lives. Hear Dr. Christine Branche of NIOSH talk passionately about the annual Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down May 4-15, 2015. Dr. Branche explains that companies are asked to pause work on job sites to review fall prevention with employees. Dr. Branche is Director Of The...
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New HazCom Labeling Standards
HazCom labeling changes are here. OSHA’s new standards finally match GHS labeling. Expert Chuck Paulausky, CHMM, explains hazard communication labeling. Chuck says the new labels are a big safety improvement from previous systems. He explains the new rules, and their similarities to NFPA, GHS and...
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Continuous Improvement In Manufacturing
Hear how continuous improvement in manufacturing can improve a process, increase safety and save money. But, Tony Ferraro says to make sure your customers are happy with the end product. Tony is a continuous improvement blogger for Creative Safety Supply. He’s experienced in 5S, Six Sigma, kaizen...
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NFPA 70E Standards 2015
Electrical safety compliance saves lives! Every three years, the NFPA publishes the NFPA 70E, The Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace, and the 2015 edition is out. Every building owner and safety manager should have a copy, says Bill Burke, Division Manager of Electrical Engineering…
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Electrical Safety At Work
How can a safety manager, who is not an electrician, look for electrical dangers? Jon Koppari, Specialist Instructor for OSHA, answers that question and many more in this podcast. Jon is an OSHA certified trainer in construction safety, CPR/AED, NFPA 70E electrical issues and many more topics. In...
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Ladder Safety - 10 Questions
Ladder safety increases with tips from expert Dave Francis. 3 points of contact/control, fiberglass vs. wood, correct footwear and more are discussed. Dave Francis works for Little Giant Ladder Systems as their National Safety Director. Dan Clark asks Dave 10 ladder questions. Topics include fall...
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An Earthquake At Work
Earthquake safety at work? A quake could happen while employees are on the job. Prep with workplace emergency supplies, equipment and evacuation drills. American Red Cross staffer Melinda Davis says doorway thresholds are unsafe. Previous emergency protocol advised people to stand in doorways.…
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Safety Management System Improvements
Safety Management. Has it helped workplace safety improve? Safety management systems expert Maureen Johnson, of IBM, rates 30 years of safety. As the Integrated Health Services Program Manager for IBM, Maureen describes strides made in safety management systems since she entered the industry in...
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Safety Recognition Programs That Work
Safety recognition programs that cost the least work the best. Hear a former OSHA trainer explain how to have a better recognition program inexpensively. Steve Geigle worked for 16 years with OSHA, Oregon. He’s seen safety recognition programs fail miserably. Hear Steve detail the reasons for the...
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Respect For People And A3
Respect For People is a crucial part of lean and A3. Lean guru Bill Greider tells how A3 teams can implement continuous improvement in an organization. Bill heads P4 Lean Strategy Consulting, coaching companies on using A3 teams to eliminate accidents, increase production and rectify customer...
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OSHA Inspections - What To Expect
OSHA inspections can create panic in every safety manager. Relax. An OSHA Enforcement Manager responds to 18 questions on inspections, revealing the facts. Gary Beck, Enforcement Manager of OSHA, Oregon, explains what any company owner or safety manager should expect during a safety inspection.…
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A New Unsafe Generation Of Workers
Millennials entering the workforce are unskilled and unsafe. Hear safety expert Elaine Cullen explain why it’s not their fault. Many are quick to judge these new employees as stupid, but she is quick to defend them. Elaine says their lack of training is due to many reasons, including changes in...
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Lean IT and Business
Lean IT expert Steve Bell helps solve the long-standing battle between a company’s goal of Continuous Improvement and IT's perceived lack of agility. It’s a constant friction between management wanting computer/network changes now, and IT wanting to slow the pace and do it right. Hear about…
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Do A Combustible Dust Test
Dust explosions can happen without notice in a confined workspace. Dr. Ashok Dastidar is a dust and flammability expert with Fauske & Associates, and in this podcast explains the Go/No-Go test, and how to collect a dust sample. See a links about combustible dust tests in the transcript to this...
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High Noise Levels Cause Injuries
A new study says high noise levels put you at a higher risk for on-the-job injuries. And if you already have noise-induced hearing loss, injury risk is substantially greater. Dan Clark interviews Prof. Tony Leroux of the University Of Montreal. See a link to Prof. LeRoux's study in the transcript...
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Ending Deadly Workplace Accidents
Predictive Solutions’ primary goal is to end deadly workplace accidents by the end of this century. Their General Manager, Griffin Schultz, details how this can become a reality. Their website is PredictiveSolutions.com.
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Are Workers Good Safety Observers?
Workers are asked to monitor workplace safety. But can you count on them? “Safety Cary” describes how average Joes can help the safety pros. Cary Usrey writes a regular blog for predictivesolutions/safeycary/.com
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No-Itch Flame-Resistant Clothes
Chris Holcombe VP, GM of Bulwark FR, describes their breakthrough in flame-resistant clothing. Clothing that is NOT hot, heavy, stiff or itchy. With their partner Milliken & Company, Bulwark is creating light and breathable clothes which give protection from flash fires and arc flash.
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The Safety Iceberg
Only 10% of safety issues are visible to us. Rosa Carrillo suggests that 90% lurk below the waterline due to cultural lack of awareness. Rosa is a safety consultant, speaker, author and MSOD. She is the president of Carrillo and Assoc. of Long Beach, CA.
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The 5-Second Rule Is Real
Is it safe to eat food you dropped on the floor in the employee lunchroom? Prof. Anthony Hilton reveals the results of his microbiology study at Aston University, Birmingham, England. See a link to the study in the transcript to this podcast at www.creativesafetysupply.com/podcast
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Be A Safety Role Model
Krista Hoffmeister of the University Of Colorado did a study of leadership and safety. It raises some interesting questions and provides even better answers. If the boss sets a good example, does on-the-job safety improve? See a link to Krista Hoffmeister’s study in the transcript to this podcast...
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Free Safety Resources
Dave Weber says “My father and my uncle were both seriously hurt in on-the-job accidents…I get a lot of satisfaction from sharing information and resources with other folks so that they can help to prevent other people’s fathers and uncles from being hurt on the job.” Dave, formerly of OSHA...
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Starting Continuous Improvement
Jeff Hajek discusses the paths a company takes when creating a continuous improvement culture, and what kind of structure they need to support it.
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Lean Success Stories
Matt Wrye is a Lean implementer with a passion for continuous learning on all subjects related to business and Lean. He gives examples from his own career about 5S and Lean improving safety, improving processes, eliminating waste, saving money.
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The Virtual Suggestion Box
Rich Kneece tells about Vocoli.com’s replacement for the old “suggestion box”, that can be workflow or collaborative based. The result is much faster, more reliable data.
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Kaizen Events That Rock
Lean / Six Sigma implementation consultant Mark Hamel tells of his successes, and failures, in leading Kaizen events. Plus describes his “Kaizen Events Fieldbook”, and “Lean Math” blog.
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Why Workers Resist Lean Culture
Karen Wilhelm discusses a study on human behavior by a group of anthropologists led by Dr. Margaret Mead, and how the years-ago study can be applied to Lean methodology in the workplace. In this podcast, Ms. Wilhelm also details the transition to Lean by a heritage, traditional industrial…
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Starting A Visual Workplace Part 2
Implementing a Visual Workplace does not mean you’ll lose your job. In this podcast, Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth explains that new efficiencies should not cause workers to be eliminated. She also tells of her career history, how she worked with Norman Bodek, and was apprentice to the great Shigeo...
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Starting A Visual Workplace Part 1
Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth defines the Visual Workplace as “A work environment that is self ordering, self explaining, self regulating and self improving where what is supposed to happen does happen on time, every time, day or night, because of visual devices”. She expands on this definition, and...
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Starting Lean Six Sigma Part 2
Pt. 2 of the interview with Six Sigma Black Belt Chuck Hardy. Chuck tells of the value of a mentor. He offers advice on books to help anyone on their Lean / Six Sigma quest. Mr. Hardy also gives insight on 5S programs. Chuck describes his history with Eastman Kodak and Lockheed Martin, and is now...
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Starting Lean Six Sigma Part 1
A Black Belt in Six Sigma? Chuck Hardy has achieved it. Chuck tells of lean as a cultural thing, and other aspects of continuous improvement. In this podcast, you’ll hear how workers and managers can include lean culture at home or at work, no matter what field they’re in. Chuck emphasizes the...
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Lean Methodology In Healthcare
We talk about lean in the world of healthcare with Mark Graban, author, consultant and speaker in the lean healthcare methodology. Mark is author of the Shingo Award winning book “Lean Hospitals” and the book “Healthcare Kaizen.” Mark is also the Chief Improvement Officer of Kinexus. His newest...
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10 Rules For Forklift Safety
Antonio Ferraro tells about 10 Rules For Forklift Safety. Tony focuses primarily on practices such as 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and the Lean mindset. He is also knowledgable about this critical area of safety in almost every facility. While some of these rules seem to be no-brainers and easy to...
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Safety Experts Talk - overview
Safety Experts Talk podcasts are just that - Safety Experts and leaders talking about arc flash and electrical safety, combustible dust, OSHA compliance, lean healthcare practices, forklift safety rules and guidelines, ladder safety, contractor and worker safety, visual safety workplaces, noise...
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Safety Experts Talk offers relevant, on-topic insight in interviews of up to 60 minutes, with industry leaders in safety, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement genres. From PPE to safety software and tools, from visual workplace case studies to GHS labeling standards to Kaizen principles, you'll find a rich library of safety related topics in these podcasts, a service of Creative Safety Supply. See our website at www.creativesafetysupply.com/podcast for transcripts of Safety Experts Talk, plus important links and graphics.
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Dan Clark. Interviews with industry leaders in safety & continuous improvem
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