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| Episode 196: The Future of Safety Leadership w/Heather MacDougall | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:46:55 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann interviews Heather MacDougall, Esq. and CSP, a seasoned legal workplace safety and management professional. They discuss the evolving role of safety leaders, the impact of AI on safety management, and the importance of shifting from a compliance mindset to one that aligns with business goals. Heather emphasizes the need for safety professionals to build trust and collaboration within organizations, make informed collaborative decisions, and leverage available resources for continuous improvement. The conversation highlights the future of safety as a systems-thinking approach that integrates safety goals with business needs. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 195: Preventing Serious Incidents and Fatalities | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:00:42 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Recorded LIVE from the 2025 TapRooT® Global Summit in Knoxville, TN, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with special guests Adam Britton and Justin Clark about developing strategies to help your organization focus on preventing these incidents. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 194: Common Pitfalls in Safety Training w/Drew Hinton | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:49:51 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this conversation, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Drew Hinton, from Arrow Safety, about the critical aspects of safety training, focusing on the often-overlooked areas that can lead to compliance issues and unsafe work environments. They discuss the concept of 'competent person' training, the importance of authority in safety roles, and the necessity of effective training that goes beyond mere compliance. The conversation also highlights the significance of site-specific training, supervised field experience, and the need for continuous improvement in safety protocols, including emergency evacuation procedures and after-action reports. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 193: Make Aging Suck Less w/Lori Frederic | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:00:30 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this conversation, Blaine J. Hoffmann and Lori Frederic, from Balance Biomechanics, discuss the challenges of aging, particularly in relation to physical health and workplace safety. They explore the importance of movement, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies, including the use of kinesiology tape and red light therapy. The discussion emphasizes the need for proactive health measures and the role of strength training in maintaining physical well-being as one ages. They also touch on the cultural perceptions of aging and the importance of addressing these issues in the workplace. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 192: Safety Career Fears w/Mark Alecia | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:52:06 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this conversation, Blaine J. Hoffmann and Mark Alicea discuss the complexities of imposter syndrome, particularly within the safety profession. Specifically, how this phenomenon affects safety pros at all stages of their careers, the importance of building confidence through competence and the detrimental effects of comparison. Mark shares his personal journey in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field, discussing the challenges he faced and the strategies he employed to overcome feelings of inadequacy. The discussion also highlights the significance of setting personal goals, celebrating accomplishments, and fostering a culture of kindness and support in the workplace. Takeaways
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| Episode 191: Kentucky Rolls Back Safety Standards? W/Drew Hinton | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:55:13 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Drew Hinton, from Arrow Safety, about changes coming to Kentucky State Safety Standards. Will this trend spread to other state safety plans? Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 190: Nothing More to Learn? w/Alex Paradies | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:03:57 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Alex Paradies from TapRooT® about those pesky little incident cases where the organization might not have anything else to learn. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 189: No Such Thing as a Root Cause? w/Ken Reed | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:35:50 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Ken Reed from TapRooT® about the insane claim some are making online: there is no such thing as a root cause! Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 188: Will OSHA be Abolished? w/Phillip Russell | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:35:35 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with attorney Phillip Russell about whether or not OSHA will be abolished! You've heard the rhetoric; get the facts from this OSHA attorney! Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 187: The History of RCA w/Alexander Paradies | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:02:10 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about the history of root cause analysis (RCA). There certainly have been some interesting evolutions over the years. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 186: Critical Thinking in Safety w/Allison Hoffmann | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:23:41 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with his daughter, Allison Hoffmann, a Columbia Southern University Occupational Safety and Health Management degree program student. They discuss the role of critical thinking in workplace safety, exploring its significance through the lens of a student and someone starting their journey in this profession. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this episode has something for you! Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 185: Workplace Safety + Public Safety w/Kyle Domin | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:39:42 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks with fellow safety professional Kyle Domin about the overlap of workplace safety and public safety after his recent trip to NYC. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 184: RCA FAQs w/Alex Paradies | 20 Dec 2024 | 01:05:40 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about frequently asked questions regarding root cause analysis. Check it out and join the conversation by becoming a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 183: OSHA Heat Illness Standard w/Russell Phillips | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:58:46 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with attorney Phillip Russell about the OSHA Heat Illness Standard with Blaine J. Hoffmann. Will it stand after the SCOTUS decision to overturn the Chevron deference? Will it be amended? Check it out and join the conversation by becoming a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 182: SCOTUS & Chevron Deference w/Phillip Russell | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:01:10 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM talks with attorney, Phillip Russell about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Chevron Deference and what it might mean for the OSHA rule making process. Check it out and join the conversation by becoming a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 181: Slip Safety w/Christian Harris | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:54:46 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Safety is personal to Christian Harris. When you get run over by a car that loses control and mounts the curb (May 2012), it's tough not to become extremely passionate about keeping people safe! Christian also believes safety is key to business performance: "Safetynomics." It's not just morally right to ensure safety; it makes financial sense, too. Check out this episode where Christian talks about how he started his company and helps people stay safe!👇 Links mentioned in this episode: Check it out and join the conversation by becoming a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 180: LIVE at the 2024 TapRooT® Global Summit - Rethinking SAFETY Communications | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:52:03 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Recorded live at the 2024 TapRoot Global Summit, join Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM as he talks with Mark Paradies and Alex Paradies from TapRooT® about managing your safety communications. Using Blaine's latest book, Rethinking SAFETY Communications, the panel talks about how developing a communications strategy, identifying communications channels, knowing your audience, and using storytelling can help improve human performance. Check it out and join in on the conversation - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| Episode 179: Real Talk about the EHS Profession w/Kyle Domin | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:11:17 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine Hoffmann and Kyle Domin banter about the safety profession, the various job titles you see, confusing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and even education programs for the safety profession. It's part career advice and part ranting! Check it out and join in on the conversation - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 178: Rethinking SAFETY Culture w/Rob Bartlett | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:58:21 | |
Get the NEW Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications"! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks his book, Rethinking SAFETY Culture, with Rob Bartlett on the Amplify Your Process Safety Podcast. There is a lot that we can learn in the general industry from the PSM world. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 177: Eye Wash or Eye Rinse? w/Kyle Domin | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks with fellow safety professional, Kyle Domin about the differences between eye wash stations, portable eye wash units, and eye rinse bottles. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 176: Rethinking SAFETY Communications Book Launch | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:14:25 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Communications" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM talks about the new book, Rethinking SAFETY Communications and read the section, Why a Communications Strategy Matters. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 175: Professional Development w/Alex Paradies | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:07:23 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about the importance of continual professional (and personal) development. Be sure to visit the 2024 Global TapRooT® Summit information page: https://taproot.com/summit/ Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 174: Better Audits & Inspections w/Kyle Domin | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:24:13 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks with fellow safety professional, Kyle Domin about conducting better audits and inspections. Based on a past article we wrote over on the SafetyPro Podcast community site about crafting better audit/inspection questions, you will hear tips to help you improve these activities overall. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 173: NFPA 70E Updates w/Drew Hinton | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:22:48 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, the President of Arrow Safety, Drew Hinton, joins us from the 2023 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium in Orlando to discuss the latest NFPA 70E updates. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 172: How Complacency Works w/Alex Paradies | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:56:43 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about complacency regarding workplace incidents and what managers can do about it! Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Get the book that busts the "safety culture" myth and emphasizes defining clear roles and responsibilities to align safety initiatives with operational tasks. Explore how safety standard work can be effectively integrated into daily routines, fostering a collective commitment to safety from top to bottom. As well as how to measure your success. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 171: Announcement - The Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Now Available | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:08:18 | |
Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Get the book that busts the "safety culture" myth and emphasizes defining clear roles and responsibilities to align safety initiatives with operational tasks. Explore how safety standard work can be effectively integrated into daily routines, fostering a collective commitment to safety from top to bottom. As well as how to measure your success. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 170: Using a Cognitive Interview Technique for Safety Incidents | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:25:37 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Workplace incidents are never something that employers and employees look forward to experiencing. However, they do happen, and it's important for everyone involved to understand what happened and how it happened, which will require you to interview those involved in the incident. So it stands to reason you will want to ask the right questions correctly to elicit the most accurate information possible. A cognitive interview technique is one of the most effective ways to do this. Read the full article here. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 169: Firefighter Building Marking System w/Drew Hinton | 26 May 2023 | 00:35:07 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! President of Arrow Safety, Drew Hinton, joins us to discuss the Firefighter Building Marking system. Firefighters must have standardized building markings in place to ensure their safety and the safety of those they are trying to rescue. This cannot be overstated, as it can mean the difference between life and death in emergencies. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 168: Preserve Hearing & Communications w/Nick Morrill | 02 May 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Nick Morrill from CavCom, Inc. about a common misconception when it comes to hearing protection at work. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 167: Safety + Media = Narrative? | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:39:57 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with our good friend, Drew Hinton, President of Arrow Safety, about media coverage of workplace safety and how narratives can help and hurt workplace safety efforts. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 166: Biases in Incident Deep Dives w/Alexander Paradies | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:05:18 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about things that can cloud our ability to see real problems in our processes and even comprehend "risky" situations and project what might happen. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate! | |||
| 165: The Evolving Injury Prevention Field w/Lori Frederic | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:56:56 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Lori Frederic, from Balance Biomechanics, the ever-evolving injury prevention profession. Listen up, safety pros; this is good information as you look for a service provider in this industry. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 164: What is Safety Training? w/Drew Hinton | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:44:51 | |
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Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk about safety training with our good friend, Drew Hinton, President of Arrow Safety. The discussion includes some interesting aspects of safety training, some OSHA interpretations, and what it means to be a "qualified" trainer. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 163: Normalization of Deviation w/Alex Paradies | 21 Oct 2022 | 01:02:43 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I talk to Alex Paradies from TapRooT® about making the shift from normalization of deviation toward normalizing excellence! Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 162: Should We Bend & Twist? w/Lori Frederic | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:43:26 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In her sixth appearance on the podcast, Lori Frederic talks about conditioning ourselves for the movements we can expect to engage in throughout the day. Be sure to visit Balance Biomechanics to learn more about Fit Stop resources. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 161: Occupational Safety & Health Degrees at CSU w/Paul Radke | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Paul Radke, from Columbia Southern University about Occupational Safety & Health degree programs and Blaine's educational journey with CSU. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 160: Visualizing a Safer Workplace w/Doug Pontsler | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:48:41 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Doug Pontsler about how the Center of Visual Expertise (COVE) is helping workers visualize their workplaces better. Visit the COVE website to learn more: https://www.covectr.com/home Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 159: Mask Efficacy & COVID-19 w/Stephen Petty, CIH | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:18:21 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Stephen Petty, CIH, about the true efficacy of masks as it relates to the prevention of COVID-19 transmission. Stephen Petty, a certified industrial hygienist, safety professional, and engineer with 45 years of experience in the field, is one of the top testifying experts on personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure control in the country. WARNING: This episode gets into topics that are still not widely discussed openly and honestly. Let's just say the video may not make it to YouTube, and we are ok with that. **Premium Community members, check the comments section for links to relevant materials referenced in this episode.** Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 158: Why Situational Awareness Cannot be a Root Cause w/Alex Paradies | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Is a lack of situational awareness a root cause? The short answer is no. However, I am sure you want some evidence. So, let's talk with Alex Paradies from TapRooT® to learn more. Check out this article on their website: https://www.taproot.com/situational-awareness-root-cause/ Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 157: 3 OSHA Law Tips from Veteran OSHA Attorney Phillip B. Russell | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:45:01 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, we talk with Phillip B. Russell about three OSHA law tips safety pros misunderstand or don't know about! We also get into some OSHA law history and other interesting facts. NOTE: Premium members - check out the BONUS HOUR video on the Community Site where Phillip drops TWO additional OSHA Law Tips and a checklist "What to do when OSHA is at your door", just for you! Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 156: Talking VPPPA w/Chairperson, Terry Schulte | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine talks to VPPPA Chairperson Terry Schulte about the early days of VPP, busting VPP myths, and the advantages of being a part of the VPPPA community. Check out the VPPPA National Safety+ Symposium in Washington, DC, August 23-25, 2022. Click here to register: https://www.vpppa.org/events/safety-symposium/ Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| EP 155: H&OP 101 W/Sam Goodman | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:55:57 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I talk to the HOP Nerd himself, Sam Goodman! We get into all sorts of good organizational safety stuff, but also H&OP 101 - it all starts with the basics. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| EP 154: Warehouse Safety Tips w/Wes Wyatt from Mighty Line | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:32:46 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this special episode, we are highlighting our incredible partner in safety, Mighty Line Floor Tape. Wes Wyatt shares some practical tips to help keep your facilities safer. You can catch their weekly warehouse safety tips HERE. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| EP 153: Precursor Incidents w/Alexander Paradies | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:12:30 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I speak to Alexander Paradies from System Improvements, Inc., also known as The TapRooT® Folks, about precursor incidents. Do we need to deep dive into ALL of them? How do we know? All of this and more in this episode. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| EP 152: How Crappy Lifts Happen w/Lori Frederic | 04 Jun 2022 | 00:20:17 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Lori Frederic (The Movement Ninja) takes over the podcast while Blaine is traveling. She discusses how crappy lifts happen, and what to do about them. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 151: The Gap Between Early Discomfort & Injury w/Lori Frederic | 13 May 2022 | 00:51:31 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode we talk to the one and only Lori Frederic, also known as the Movement Ninja! We catch up on all the things going on with her and she dives into what we safety pros can do to intervene early in order to prevent worker injuries. As a matter of fact, we talk about a lot of common issues with our industry in this episode! Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** | |||
| 150: Human Error with Mark Paradies from TapRooT® | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I talk to Mark Paradies, CEO of System Improvements, Inc. Also known as The TapRooT® Folks! Be sure to check out their site! We discuss human error as a root cause, and what businesses can do to better prepare their leaders for root cause analysis. We even get into how important precursor incidents (near misses) are to safety performance. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro. Become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** **Be sure to visit Healthy Roster for onsite injury prevention services.** | |||
| 149: Smash-and-Grab Robberies and Worker Safety | 11 Mar 2022 | 01:11:08 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! We recorded this panel discussion LAST YEAR over on the SafetyPro Podcast Community site, early on a Saturday morning. We had a host of technical difficulties due to storms in my area as did Shawn. It was for that reason I felt the quality was not up to par for release to the community. But, after some thought, and prodding by a few panel members, I figured what the heck; let's let it rip! It happens, but I still feel like we covered a lot of ground here. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro - become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** **Be sure to visit Healthy Roster for onsite injury prevention services.** | |||
| 148: Choosing the Right Digital Safety Management System | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:03:27 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In our first panel discussion, SafetyPro Podcast Community premium members Drew Hinton, Kyle Domin, and Chris Groselclose talk about what you should consider when searching for a digital SMS management service provider. While we likely did not cover EVERYTHING, we hope the community can contribute their tips in the comments. Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro - become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** **Be sure to visit Healthy Roster for onsite injury prevention services.** | |||
| 147: Tracking Safety Training w/LMS | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:20:46 | |
Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! An LMS is a software application that allows you to share e-learning courses with your learners and track key data about their activity—for example, the amount of time they spend on a course or the score they receive on a quiz. But, did you know you can use most LMS to track instructor-led training as well? Please listen and share this episode with others. If you want to go more in-depth on this and other topics - become a SafetyPro Community member (FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro - become a PREMIUM member today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! **Visit MightyLine Tape for all of your floor marking and facility sign needs** **Be sure to visit Healthy Roster for onsite injury prevention services.** | |||