In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the electrical hazards with Mike Starner of the National Electrical Contractors Association. We also discuss the performing risk assessments along with the lesser-known hazards of the industry such as vehicle accidents and operating the bucket trucks.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses making a decision. One of the ways to lose trust is to not make tough decisions.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's short and sweet episode, Dr. Ayers discusses taking your vacation and recharging. The work will be there when you get back.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Phil from Hazmat Scholars. Phil explains the definition of hazardous waste along with great strategies for getting your questions answered.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a risk assessment and having to decide whether to wear a helmet when swimming with horses.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, we discuss performing risk assessments while on vacation. We are always performing risk assessments.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's short and sweet session, Dr. Ayers discusses the safety initiative overload that some employees feel. Get buy-in from employees and stop chasing a magic bullet.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the Safety Professionals if they know their companies risk appetite. Do you get mixed messages from management?Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the value of performing a job to really understand the hazards. I fixed my car but did not understand the ergonomics until I did the task.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses guarding your schedule. As a Safety Professional, it's hard to say "no". Time is a finite resource. Reduce/eliminate distractions from the main mission which is to reduce/eliminate hazards.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self. Do not let fate plan your future, take charge, ask difficult and uncomfortable questions and get better. Rise to the next level.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Wylie Davidson about his presentation on Leaving a Safety Legacy. Wylie is a terrific motivational safety speaker.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about how there are no safety hacks, magic pills, magic risk assessments, etc. Just work hard and eliminate reduce hazards.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about performing a new hire safety walkaround as part of the new hire safety orientation. Classroom topics are great but show the employees and have them perform some hands-on activities.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of following up on corrective actions after the incident.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss new hire safety orientation with Jean Ndana. Jean has a lot of great tips to help make new hire safety orientation fun and exciting. This is typically the first insight an employee has to the hazards along with the company safety policies.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers continues to discuss incident investigations and determining causal factors. Peel back the onion and discover why an incident happened and ensure it doesn't happen again.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses Prevention through Design with Bruce Main of Design Safety Engineering. I am a big fan of PTD and really enjoyed this episode. Please talk to Bruce for more information on PTD.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses interviewing employees after an incident and provides some tips and strategies. Interviewing employees must aways be conducted in a quiet private place so the employee can freely discuss the incident without fear of others overhearing the conversation.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers soft skills, imposter syndromes and well as giving and receiving feedback with Dr. Megan Tranter. Dr. Tranter has had a log a varied career in Safety.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the potential members of an incident investigation team. It's important to find member who want to help and have the knowledge and experience to ensure the incident does not happen again.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what information to gather to aid in stating an incident investigation.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss PFAS with Dr. Alex LeBeau. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used for decades in a variety of industrial and consumer products, and they are anticipated to persist in the environment for even longer, hence the name ‘forever chemicals’. These PFAS have received extraordinary scrutiny in recent…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers breaks down the incident investigation steps. Always learn from incidents and share with fellow Safety Professionals.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses have a pre-staged incident investigation kit ready to go. When an incident happens, stress and anxiety are heightened, have your incident investigation kit ready to go.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Dr. Jake Mazulewicz about integrating After Action Reviews (AARs) into Occupational Safety. Emergency fire & rescue teams and military units have successfully used AARs for over 30 years. It's a great technique to help your employees learn from both everyday work and from incidents.…

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the indirect costs associated with incident investigation. These are more difficult to calculate as compared to the direct costs.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the direct costs associated with incident investigation.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a few reasons to conduct and incident investigation. Help employees not get injured and learn from mistakes.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers continues the conversation about to label injuries accidents or incidents.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the benefits of using a safety suggestion box. Employees are great and identifying and correcting hazards.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the need to follow up on safety inspections along with explaining the reason "why" the safety inspection finding has to be addressed.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using a different set of eyes for Safety inspections. Use a person who is not familiar with the area or worksite.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses what interval to use for formal safety inspections. Likewise, every time a Safety Professional walks through the workplace, they are performing an informal safety inspection.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks with Tracy Krieger of OC Safety. Tracy discusses psychological safety as well as some strategies companies can use to help with employee's psychological safety.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses sharing lessons learned with other company sites. Share both positive and negative lessons learned and make the workplace safer for employees.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses corrective actions and tracking. Corrective actions must be prioritized along with an owner and due date assigned. Remember to explain the "Why" and follow up as needed.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has a part 2 with David Ward where we continue to discuss the 10 fundamental values of safety. David Ward brings a wealth of knowledge to this area.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of following up with employees on hazard reduction. This is a great way to build trust in the workplace.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses soliciting employee input on workplace hazards. Leave that cozy office and proactively discover and correct hazards.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the state of industrial hygiene with Dan Christensen of Bureau Veritas. Dan discusses the importance of using a certified lab and talking over methods of collection before sending your sample to the labs.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having a roadmap to help guide you on the safety culture change. Culture change is hard and there will be setbacks.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having a vision for you and the safety program. Work towards that vision!Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses safety marketing strategies with Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety. Shawn's talks about having a "Safety Brand" and why it's important that employees understand change.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how your attitude is contagious. Both positive and negative attitudes.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses creating a safety culture that is not dependent on you. Are you addicted to feeling important?Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses starting a hard decision along with knowing that you may not have all the data and not get it correct 100% of the time.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses committing to action with safety programs. If you don't believe in the program, alter it and believe in it before asking employees to follow it.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about obsessing when creating a safety system and ensuring the safety system does not revolve around you.Bởi Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management