Interviews along with a Q&A format answering questions about safety. Together we‘ll help answer not just safety compliance but the strategy and tactics to implement injury elimination/severity.
Episode 251 - Occupational Safety - Stay on the Path
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a recent phone call with another safety professional expressing their concerns about being laid off and getting out of the safety profession. It hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns, but I think safety is a great profession and I have gotten a great deal of satisfaction from solving difficult and demanding hazards.
5 min
11 April 2025
Episode 250 - Universal Waste Management
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has Phil from Hazmat Scholars to discuss Universal Waste Management. Phil was also featured in episode 222 and 230 discussing hazardous waste management. Universal waste management is not always understood, and this is a can't miss episode.
24 min
11 April 2025
Episode 249 - Occupational Safety - Performing Gap Assessments
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a gap assessment and getting to success in your safety programs. The first step is to frame success and then work towards that.
6 min
6 April 2025
Episode 248 - Use the Employee's Safety Plan
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about using the employee's safety plan. Review and ask for clarifications but they have already bought into their own plan. Use their safety plan.
4 min
5 April 2025
Episode 247 - Occupational Safety - Mission, not Company
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses why he got into the field of Occupational Safety. For Dr. Ayers it's about helping people and reducing injuries and illnesses. There is no correct answer, this is an answer each Safety Professional must answer for themselves.
3 min
30 March 2025
Episode 246 - Occupational Safety - Composure
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about keeping your composure. As Safety Professionals, we need to have a level head. Employees look to us to have a plan.
5 min
26 March 2025
Episode 245 - If you don't know, just own it
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self. If you don't know something, just own it. Ask questions, let employees explain the equipment and build relationships.
4 min
25 March 2025
Episode 244 - The "F" Word in Occupational Safety - Focus
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the dreaded "F" word in Occupational Safety. How are you getting "Focus" time at work?
4 min
23 March 2025
Episode 243 - Occupational Safety - Are you Busy or Productive
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers asks the question, "Are you busy or productive?" In safety it's difficult to balance everything but are you avoiding issues by being busy?
4 min
20 March 2025
Episode 242 - Occupational Safety - List Maintenance
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the various lists associated with tracking new hire orientation and training. Who is using software and saving time/effort?
