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Speaking Up For Safety

by Utah Safety Council

Stories from the community, business owners and operators, employees, and citizens who speak up for safety in Utah

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 32 - Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski | Speaking Up For Safety

    Join us on the Speaking Up for Safety podcast as we sit down with Mayor Monica Zoltanski to discuss her commitment to community leadership. In this episode, we hear from Mayor Zoltanski about the intersection of local government and safety initiatives. As part of our ongoing series produced by…

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  2. Ep. 31 - Justin Thygerson, Weber State Univeristy OEHS Program Drector

    Ep. 31 - Justin Thygerson, Weber State Univeristy OEHS Program Drector

  3. Ep. 30 - Floyd & Eric Representing Utah Occupational Safety and Utah Labor Commission

    Floyd & Eric Representing Utah Occupational Safety and Utah Labor Commission

  4. Ep. 29 - Surviving Life’s Pickles

    Ep. 29 - Surviving Life’s Pickles

  5. Ep. 28 - Grand Opening Episode Featuring Board Members and New Member Companies

    Grand Opening Episode Featuring Board Members and New Member Companies

  6. Ep. 27 - Utah Safety Council Staff Interviews: Full Episode

    Utah Safety Council Staff Interviews - Full Episode

  7. Ep. 26 - Staff Interviews: Quinten & Brandon

    Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interview: Quinten & Brandon

  8. Ep. 25 - Staff Interviews: Mary & Yvette

    Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: Mary & Yvette

  9. Ep. 24 - Staff Interviews: Karen & Taylor

    Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: Karen & Taylor

  10. Ep. 23 - Staff Interviews: JP & Fabiana

    Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: JP & Fabiana

  11. Ep. 22 - Staff Interviews: John & Joy

    Speaking Up For Safety - Staff Interviews: John & Joy

  12. Ep. 21 - Eric Olsen, Communications Director at the Utah Labor Commission

    We’re back—and better than ever—from our brand-new home in Sandy, Utah! In this episode, Utah Safety Council President John Wojciechowski and Occupational Safety Program Manager Karen Kitiona sit down with Eric Olsen, Communications Director at the Utah Labor Commission, for a fascinating and fun...

  13. Ep. 20 - The Pathways Program: Earn Your Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Bachelor's Degree

    Brigham Young University, The University of Utah, Weber State, and Utah State University have teamed up to help students launch their EHS Education and Career. Build Your Future. Make a Difference. A degree in occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) opens doors to impactful...

  14. Ep. 19 - Safety Hits The Bottom Line - Work Place Safety Expert Doug Handy

    In this episode, we dive into the world of safety with a passionate safety professional who’s on a mission to inspire managers to embrace safety as a core part of their business culture. His approach? Making safety practical, engaging, and—most importantly—fun! From creative team-building…

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  15. Ep. 18 - Martin Herrera // Zero Fatalities

    In this episode, we sit down with Martin Herrera, a passionate advocate for road safety, especially within the Hispanic community. Martin shares crucial insights into the importance of driving safely and the devastating impact that accidents can have on individuals, families, and entire...

  16. Ep. 17 - Utah Guardians Program Explained with Officer Matt Pennington

    In this podcast, we sit down with Chief Matt Pennington, Utah’s state security chief, to clear the air about the new armed school guardian program that has sparked debate. From concerns about who these guardians will be, to rumors about minimal training and lack of mental health screenings, we...

  17. Ep. 16: Why Caring for our Young Matters - Tami Olsen: Director, Young Caring For Our Young

    Tami Olsen - Director, Young Caring For Our Young // Speaking Up For Safety podcast made possible through the Utah Labor Commission On this episode of "Speaking Up for Safety," we are honored to have Tami Olsen, a dedicated advocate from Young Caring for Our Young, as our guest speaker. Tami will...

  18. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 15 - Utah Refugee Connection

    Join us this time as we welcome Amy Dott and Amanda Shirley from Utah Refugee Connection to our podcast. Together, we explore many initiatives and programs offered by Refugee Connection to support our refugee communities here in Utah. Their mission is perfectly captured in their mission statement...

  19. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 14 - DonorConnect

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 14 - DonorConnect Welcome to the latest installment of the Speaking Up for Safety podcast! Today, we are diving deep into the world of organ donation with our friends from DonorConnect. Joining us are Mark Dixon and Rufus Tolbert, ready to unpack all the essentials…

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  20. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 13 - Women In Safety

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 13 - Women In Safety In this episode you will hear from esteemed members of the Women in Safety Steering Committee. These dedicated steering committee members will share insights, experiences, and expertise, providing valuable perspectives on navigating the dynamic...

  21. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 12 - The Importance of Spanish-Speaking Occupational Safety Classes

    In this engaging episode, our dynamic occupational team engages in insightful conversations with esteemed members of the Spanish-speaking community, namely Cesar Calvillo, Estuardo Peres, and Roberto Gomez, also known as the Corporate Safety Group. Together, they delve into the critical topic of...

  22. Los Derechos En El Area Laboral

    Fue un placer poder compartir con el Consul de Mexico Eduardo Baca y poder hablar de los eventos que se llevaran a cabo la semana de ‘’Labor Rights Week’’ - o Semana de los Derechos Laborales donde podra participar y aprededer de diferentes industrias y entidades junto con sus servicios. Se...

  23. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 11 - Cónsul Titular Eduardo Baca, Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 11 - Cónsul Titular Eduardo Baca, Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City website: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/saltlakecity/index.php - Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today...

  24. Speaking Up For Safety Ep.10 - John Tingy with Blue360 Media, Curator of Laws

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep.10 - John Tingy with Blue360 Media, Curator of Laws Blue360 Media: https://www.blue360media.com/ - Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE...

  25. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 9 - Active Shooter Safety with Lieutenant Matt Pennington

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 9 - Active Shooter Safety with Lieutenant Matt Pennington Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information! - 801.746.SAFE (7233) Utah Safety Council Website:...

  26. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 8 - Brad Paterson, Corporate Director - Quality, Safety & Risk Management, Environment Compliance at Swire Coca-Cola

    Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 8: Brad Paterson, Corporate Director - Quality, Safety & Risk Management, Environment Compliance at Swire Coca-Cola Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more...

  27. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 7 - Kirk Godfrey, Continuing Education Director - RMCOEH

    Our conversation with Kirk Godfrey, Continuing Education Director for the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. *Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety Scholarship. Reach out to us today for more information!…

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  28. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 6 - Kerilee Burton, 2022 Women In Safety WISH Award Winner

    Kerilee Burton, the 2022 Women In Safety WISH Award Winner talks about the importance of car seat safety, winning the WISH Award, and her "why" on this episode of Speaking Up For Safety. *Do you work for a business with less than 250 employees? If so, you qualify for the Workplace Safety...

  29. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 5 - Floyd C Johnson, Division Director, Utah Occupational Safety and Health

    Floyd C Johnson, Division Director, Utah Occupational Safety and Health on safety in Utah. "As a Safety and Health Compliance Officer for the State of Utah Labor Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Division, I am grateful to be a contributing member of a select group of professionals that...

  30. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 4 - Leadership & Safety with Shawn Newell

    Keynote Speaker for our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, Shawn Newell joins John and Brandee to chat about leadership and safety. Newell was vice president of business development at Industrial Supply. He attended the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College, earning a bachelor’s…

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  31. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 3 - Douglas H. Martin, Treasurer - Utah Safety Council Board Member

    Doug Martin, Treasurer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Utah Safety Council Board Member, sat down with John and Brandee before our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony to discuss Doug's experience with the Safety Council.

  32. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 2 - Aimee Figueroa Farewell

    What's the culture like working for the Utah Safety Council? It's like family. Vice President Operations of Utah Safety Council, Brandee Crockett interviews USC employee Aimee Figueroa.

  33. Speaking Up For Safety Ep. 1 - Highway to the Danger Zone with Sgt. Lawrence Hopper

    Sgt. Lawrence Hopper joins us to chat about safety on Utah's roadways.

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Stories from the community, business owners and operators, employees, and citizens who speak up for safety in Utah

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