Safety+Health magazine

Julia Kite-Laidlaw, senior program manager for the National Safety Council’s Road to Zero Coalition, joins us to discuss Staying Safe on the Roads – one of the four weekly themes of National Safety Month. June marks the 30th year of the observation. We also review content from the May issue of Safety+Health.

Procedures, rules, reports, permits and more are a vital part of our work, but they’re not the most important part. People are. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26981-all-about-you-the-benefits-of-building-camaraderie Published July 2025

“Sometimes situations need to change, and complaints can help them be brought to light and corrected.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26853-all-about-you-turn-complaints-into-positive-actions Published June 2025

“Music can be magical, both in your personal and professional life. Try using it to inspire yourself – and workers – to take action.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26742-all-about-you-make-music-part-of-your-safety-efforts Published May 2025

“Done well, it’s an effective way to make people feel appreciated and influence them to work safely.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26622-all-about-you-recognize-safety-efforts-and-successes Published April 2025

Richard Hawk shares his experiences with “repeating a reassuring or inspiring phrase – whether aloud or in the mind” to help deal with anxiety and improve performance. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26512-all-about-you-try-using-affirmations Published March 2025

Make the most out of them – whether in person or virtual – with advice from safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26349-all-about-you-5-tips-to-help-make-meetings-successful Published February 2025

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26189-all-about-you-add-fun-and-flair-to-routine-tasks Published December 2024

It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26066-all-about-you-master-your-voice Published November 2024

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25971-all-about-you-keep-an-open-mind Published October 2024

“Just as sports coaches train and spur athletes to perform better, coaching someone to work safely is fulfilling.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25820-all-about-you-be-a-coach-and-a-counselor Published September 2024

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25704-all-about-you-cherish-every-moment Published August 2024

“Our minds are extraordinary, and we have more control over them than we sometimes realize.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25585-all-about-you-be-at-home-in-your-head Published July 2024

“I want to help others and support people. As a safety pro, I have plenty of opportunities to do that. You do, too.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25453-all-about-you-be-like-a-tree Published June 2024

“Getting others to integrate your unique ideas or techniques is often tricky when there’s a lack of understanding and fear of change.” Read Richard Hawk's May column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25352-all-about-you-stick-to-your-guns

“Whether doing a routine inspection, driving to work or counseling a co-worker violating a safety procedure, your perception can make each experience a positive one.” Read Richard Hawk's April column. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25193-all-about-you-change-your-perception

“Setbacks can test our mettle and often cause us to give up on something positive we were doing before the reversal. Here’s what I’ve done and thought about to help me get back on track.” https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25083-all-about-you-get-back-on-track-after-a-setback

“Curiosity drives us to ask questions, and being a skillful questioner benefits us in many ways.” https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24974-all-about-you-stay-curious Published February 2024

“When we feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves, it feels good and stirs us to action,” Richard Hawk tells us. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Richard Hawk has tips to help you and others recognize and defuse potentially upsetting situations. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

What does it take to be a welcome and effective conversationalist? Safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk shares what works for him. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“There’s a consensus that thoughts are mighty contributors to how much we enjoy life,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Encouraging others is one of our best tools for creating a vibrant safety culture and helping others succeed,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

This webinar examines common equipment and tasks that can lead to arc flash and shock incidents. The complexities of transitioning from rule to practice is where end users are left most vulnerable to electrical hazards. Plugging these gaps will no doubt preserve the life of workers and safety of equipment. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 23, 2023, by e-Hazard. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/309-common-equipment-and-tasks-that-can-lead-to-arc-flash-incidents

"If we realize that all experiences can be valuable tools for growth, we'll be less apprehensive when they include significant changes to our lives," safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Practicing mindful breathing can help you relieve stress and focus on the present moment, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Spring is a great time to change up our personal routines and see what we can update and refresh in our professional lives, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https;//safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“You never know what opportunities will arise, even when things go awry,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Learn from experts from CompScience about new plug-and-play safety analytics solutions that generate deep insights for risk management. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Dec. 15, 2022, by CompScience. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/297-transform-safety-management-and-reduce-risk-with-ai

Join J. J. Keller subject-matter experts for an overview of several key training topics for general industry, including hazard communication, forklifts, lockout/tagout, walking-working surfaces and bloodborne pathogens. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Dec. 1, 2023, by J. J. Keller. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/293-osha-training-for-general-industry-reviewing-the-elements-for-select-topics

“As safety and health professionals, we can’t be successful without co-worker collaboration,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column in Safety+Health magazine https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

"Patience is a powerful life skill worth strengthening," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column: https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Don’t let the fear created by peer pressure dominate your behavior,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Perfection is too subjective to attain. But if you do your best, you’ll always feel good about how you respond to and act in every situation,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

"Whether you're a member or the chairperson, you can add energy and life to the committee in a number of ways," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk offers four tips for making the most out of your time at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you Learn more about the NSC Safety Congress & Expo https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/22779-nsc-safety-congress-expo

“You don’t need to change who you are or what you believe,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

"No matter how diligent or conscientious you are, you'll make mistakes," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Too often, we dwell on what we don’t like about our job,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for “a more inspired and happy life.” Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“It’s not only your initial meeting with someone that contributes to a positive impression,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares advice. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column: https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Failed expectations can be learning experiences,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Showing appreciation is often underappreciated,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“You have to take the time to develop what professional speakers refer to as ‘platform skills,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Listen to a webinar presented by experts from J. J. Keller & Associates. Learn who should receive training, when it should be provided and why. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on July 14, 2021, by J. J. Keller. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/229-top-5-osha-safety-training-topics-answers-to-who-should-be-trained-when-and-why

EPISODE ONE HUNDRED! “Honest self-reflection is no easy task,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“As safety and health professionals, we have many opportunities to show kindness,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“There will never be a time when everything is perfect and just the way you want it,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

This webinar will guide attendees through the proper selection, use, care and maintenance of flame-resistant/arc-rated garments to protect against arc flash. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the regulations, standards and program implementation “best practices,” including detailed information on layering for arc flash protection. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 2, 2021 by Bulwark. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/200-building-and-implementing-an-fr-ar-program-for-the-arc-flash-hazard

“The more you trust a person or organization, the more likely you’ll rely on their services or companionship,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares three key elements to being trustworthy. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you