http://www.ishn.com/media/podcasts/5177-all-things-safety.rss en-us © 2026 ISHN webadmin@bnpmedia.com www.ishn.com     Each episode of All Things Safety features conversations with safety professionals and industry leaders who are advancing workplace safety. Join us as we dive into the latest in occupational safety and health: from product innovations that help you work smarter, to expert interviews that uncover the latest technology, trends, best practices, and regulatory updates shaping the field. Email mehtab@bnpmedia.com to suggest guests and topics. no http://www.ishn.com/media/podcasts/5177-all-things-safety.rss www.ishn.com:160 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect 1.5 million workers and cost employers a staggering $18 billion annually. While traditional ergonomics programs successfully target major posture and lifting risks, repetitive hand and wrist strains have historically flown under the radar due to data collection barriers. Dr. Julia Penfield, Chief AI Officer at VelocityEHS, talks about a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind AI assessment tool designed specifically to target hand and wrist injuries. Sponsored by: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:17 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Dr-Julia-Penfield-Podcast.mp3 23:49 www.ishn.com:159 What does a meaningful retirement look like after a lifetime of protecting others? Michael Saujani, a veteran safety director, shares his journey from a mechanical engineer in Uganda to a safety leader in corporate America. He discusses the vital evolution of corporate safety and discusses his advice for navigating retirement, explaining how young EHS professionals can cultivate a "servant leader" attitude and how veterans can continue making a profound impact long after their full-time careers end. Read Saujani’s article. Sponsored by: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:40:40 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Michael-Saujani-Podcast.mp3 24:38 www.ishn.com:158 Wyatt Bradbury, Avetta’s Principal of Health and Safety, talks about modern indicator-based safety strategies and advocating for inclusive safety standards. He also reflects on his career achievements that led to the ASSP honor. Sponsored by: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:49:36 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Wyatt-Podcast_audio-file.mp3 20:15 www.ishn.com:157 Chad Lingerfelt, Director of Training at Werner, talks about the company’s expanding OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down initiative, bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal. Sponsored by: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:29:47 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Werner-Podcast.mp3 14:39 www.ishn.com:156 Scott Woestman, Group Vice President of Public Sector at Sphera, talks about how the company has been working with NASA and the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the DoD, to modernize how they handle hazardous materials. Wed, 27 May 2026 12:55:57 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1214549565672606_ISHN_Mehta_Sphera-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 11:07 www.ishn.com:155 Industries are facing a couple issues that Simon Goncharenko, Director of HSE at Veriforce, talks about in this podcast episode. We have a surge in fake IDs and fraudulent credentials bypassing site access controls. Another current concern is that we are losing workplace inherited knowledge as a generation of veteran workers retires, leaving a skills gap. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:29:04 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1214549301389536_ISHN_Mehta_Veriforce-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 16:51 www.ishn.com:154 Alex Hempel, Senior Director at ORBIS Corporation, discusses reusable packaging in industrial manufacturing. He says it isn’t just a "green" choice, but a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:16:43 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Hempel-Podcast.mp3 17:08 www.ishn.com:153 The manufacturing industry has long struggled with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). As safety professionals look for better ways to reduce risk, motion capture combined with AI has become an option. Kristianne Egbert, B.S., HFE, CPE, is a Senior Corporate Ergonomist at Briotix Health (link to www.briotix.com). She explains this emerging tech and talks about how it’s being used. For the past 25 years, Kristianne has delivered ergonomic solutions across various industries, championing initiatives to enhance workplace conditions. Her passion lies in tackling ergonomic challenges within manufacturing settings. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:43 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1213810049893030_ISHN_Mehta_Kristianne-Egbert-Briotix-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 21:31 www.ishn.com:152 ISHN editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson talk about the recent news out of Washington, including the resignation of the labor secretary and proposed budget cuts to OSHA and NIOSH. They also discuss the increasing use of AI in manufacturing. Links to articles discussed: Motion Capture and AI are Revolutionizing Ergonomics in ManufacturingLabor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:20 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-April-Editors-Podcast.mp3 25:52 www.ishn.com:151 Matt Matsui of EcoOnline talks about how automating the creation of safety checklists and investigative drafts has improved efficiency. The goal is to use technology as a tool to move beyond simple compliance into visibility and predictability. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:41:45 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/Matsui-Podcast.mp3 11:04 www.ishn.com:150 Phil Molé, an EHS and Sustainability Expert at VelocityEHS, delves into the pitfalls of injury and illness recordkeeping and how organizations can shift from a "compliance checkbox" mentality to a proactive, risk-focused strategy. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:57:50 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1213799083158780_ISHN_Mehta_Phil-Mole-recordkeeping-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 23:17 www.ishn.com:149 Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety talks about "The Engagement Spectrum." He says that moving the needle on safety isn't about more rules; it’s about adaptive leadership and removing the demotivators that stall discretionary effort. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:09:58 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/Editors-Trends-Talk-Podcast---Shawn-Galloway.mp3 27:42 www.ishn.com:148 In a casual conversation, ISHN Editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson talk about recently published articles about the top challenges facing EHS pros today, as well as recent BLS fatal injury statistics.  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:23:17 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1213552055748007_ISHN_Mehta_March-ISHN-editors-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 23:12 www.ishn.com:147 How does a manufacturing and service powerhouse maintain a decades-long safety streak? Canton Larson, EHS Specialist at Sentry Equipment, talks about the transition to a dedicated EHS role to the unique accountability of an employee-owned (ESOP) culture, Larson shares how to combat complacency and why your biggest safety risks deserve your most aggressive focus. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:29:34 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/Sentry-Safety-Milestone-Podcast.mp3 13:25 www.ishn.com:146 Duane Duhamel, HSE Director at ISN, talks about winter weather safety, and dismantling the dangerous myth that safety and productivity are at odds during a crisis. As winter storms become more volatile, he says that traditional safety manuals are often too static for rapidly shifting environments. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:43:06 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/1213301882617643_ISHN_Mehta_weather-safety-Podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 16:42 www.ishn.com:145 In this monthly podcast, ISHN's editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson talk about Dave's recent article on his top EHS predictions for 2026 and Benita's year-long LinkedIn project challenging safety professionals and open AI to identify safety hazards. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:24:48 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/February-Editors-Trends.mp3 20:39 www.ishn.com:144 Drawing on 25 years of experience, Justin Dugas, CSP, Senior Director of Safety and Corporate Services at USG. discusses the shift from "dull and dangerous" manufacturing to a high-tech industry driven by AI, data-led insights, and holistic employee wellness. Discover how modern leadership is moving beyond lagging indicators to build a culture of "knowledge and courage." Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:43:08 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/ISHN-Justin-Dugas-USG-podcast-V1.mp3 13:47 www.ishn.com:143 Mark Harris, CEO of HeroWear, dismantles the myths surrounding exoskeletons and discusses their practical application in today’s workforce. Far from the bulky, motorized suits seen in Hollywood, modern exosuits are lightweight, breathable, and designed to function as artificial back muscles. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:15:43 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/HeroWear-Podcast.mp3 19:42 www.ishn.com:142 In a casual chat, ISHN editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson discuss recent articles they have written on mental health topics and careers in skilled trades.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:43:52 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2026/Editors-Trends-Talk-Podcast.mp3 27:42 www.ishn.com:141 In this podcast episode, Dave Tibbetts, CSP, Chief Safety Officer of Highwire, discusses the need for the construction industry to focus on Serious Injury and Fatality Potential (SIF-P) events. He says that while the industry has reduced its total recordable incident rate (TRIR) over the last 30 years, fatality rates have remained flat for the past 15-20 years. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:31:34 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1211164439838126_ISHN_Mehta_Tibbetts-Podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 18:50 www.ishn.com:140 Chet Brandon, CSP, is thought leader and senior director of global EHS, operations for Hexion, Inc., a chemical manufacturer of adhesives, coatings and resins. This summer, Chet developed an artificial intelligence digital twin to expand his influence and leadership at Hexion. In effect, he cloned himself. In this podcast we talk with Chet about how he did it, how other EHS pros can do the same, and what AI digital twins mean to the EHS profession. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:57:19 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1211786526042606_ISHN_Mehta_Chet-Brandon-Podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 26:30 www.ishn.com:139 Peter Vassalo is a nationally recognized authority on OSHA enforcement. Peter recently joined an employment and labor law practice after decades of experience at the U.S. Department of Labor. Peter shares his thoughts on federal safety regulations and the shift to private practice. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:27:47 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1211580257568725-ISHN---Vassalo-interview-podcast.mp3 20:51 www.ishn.com:138 Discover how remote monitoring, program visibility, and virtual training are transforming AED readiness and reshaping the future of emergency response.Sponsored by: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:11:04 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/8-XX-Rescuestat_mixdown_v2.mp3 28:14 www.ishn.com:137 Former Amazon Safety VP Heather MacDougall, JD, CSP, talks about executive safety leadership, moving from a reactive to a proactive stance on safety, fostering a shared safety culture, and how to best leverage technology. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:42:35 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1211010708574113_ISHN_Mehta_MacDougall-interview_HS_mixdown_v2.mp3 33:23 www.ishn.com:136 The Trump Administration has said the Chemical Safety Board will be shut down at the end of this year. Kristi Hames, a chemical safety expert at Velocity EHS, breaks down what that might mean and the impact it will have on workplace safety. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:11:26 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1211059642978903_ISHN_Mehta_Kristi-Hames-podcast_HS_mixdown.mp3 13:25 www.ishn.com:135 Tom Goodmanson, EcoOnline's CEO, talks about predictive safety and technological advancements in the industry Learn what's new and what to expect when it comes to safety tech.  Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:30:54 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1210513705264748-ISHN_EcoOnline-interview_Mehta_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 14:12 www.ishn.com:132 Two former OSHA officials discuss how the agency will operate in the second Trump administration. Both have years of frontline experience watching the political pendulum swing, creating the climate for OSHA leadership, policies, enforcement and standards-setting. Jim Frederick was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health during the Biden years, and Jordan Barab spent almost eight years at OSHA during the Obama administration. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:20:22 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/1209871356480436_OSHA-update-podcast_Mehta_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 30:19 www.ishn.com:131 Chris Nickels, an expert on workplace safety and OSHA matters, talks about why OSHA isn’t going anywhere, what we might and might not expect, how employers should deal with possible changes and why some things won’t change. Nickels is partner at Quarles & Brady and helps employers understand and navigate the technical and sometimes nuanced confines of labor and employment law and litigation. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:47:31 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/25053_ISHN-Labor-Lawyer-Interview_Mehta_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 20:30 www.ishn.com:130 Dan Hobbs, CEO of ProtexAI, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to monitor worker safety at warehouses, talks about how AI applications have changed, how gathering predictive data can improve worksite safety and what that means for safety professionals. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:48:16 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/42704_Mehta_ProtexAI-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 13:41 www.ishn.com:129 Heather Chapman wrote an article for ISHN recently called Navigating Workplace Safety in the Wake of a Republican Administration. She has over 20 years’ experience in the safety industry and is giving us some deeper insights into what we can expect now that President Trump is in office regarding OSHA and safety regulations. Heather is principal at safety consulting company Paradigm Safety. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:27 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2025/42141_Mehta_Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 11:07 www.ishn.com:128 In this podcast, we talk with the co-founders of The What Works Institute, a new research-to-practice think tank and learning community in partnership with the Phylmar Group®. John Dony, CEO, and Michelle Garner-Janna, chief experience officer, discuss the research and tools available and how EHS pros can grow professionally. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:28:05 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/40890_Mehta_Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 37:28 www.ishn.com:127 In this discussion with AIHA President Nicole Greeson, MS, CIH, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Division Director at Duke University Health System, we talk about the state of industrial hygienists today and how the career has evolved over the years. Greeson also brings up job consolidation, consultancy work and exciting avenues for growth in the industry. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:25:35 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/40274_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 22:02 www.ishn.com:126 Emily Soloby, founder and CEO of Juno Jones, a women’s industrial footwear brand, talks to us about giving women working in hazardous environments a better shoe option, both in terms of fit and style, and why this is so important to her. She discusses the challenges women face in male-dominated industries as well goals for her brand. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:19:15 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/39544_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 12:22 www.ishn.com:125 Discover how safety management tech has helped reduce incidents and improved compliance, and learn about the challenges of integrating new tech in this interview with Taylor Thorn, Senior Director of Product at KPA. Thorn has worked hand-in-hand with contractors across the country to digitize their safety programs. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:58:44 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/38504_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 25:24 www.ishn.com:123 Doug Backinger, Senior VP at Caster Concepts, talks to ISHN about the materials handling industry shifting to automated processes and what that means for the industry’s future. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:55:46 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/35817_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown-(1).mp3 10:08 www.ishn.com:120 How did a company achieve 12 straight years without a work-related injury or illness? Our friends at Assembly Magazine interviewed Carter Roth, plant manager at the Trane Technologies HVAC equipment assembly plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas to find out. The factory is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost-time safety incident by October 2025.  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:23:13 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/AssemblyISHN-Podcast---Safety-Excellence-in-Assembly-Plants.mp3 29:12 www.ishn.com:119 What is it like to be a senior EHS officer at the remote Los Alamos National Laboratory in the New Mexico desert? Los Alamos is home of the atomic bomb and the Oscar-winning film, Oppenheimer. In this episode, we find out. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:35:35 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/36788_Mehta_Dave-Johnson-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 26:31 www.ishn.com:118 Shawn Galloway is CEO of ProAct Safety, and an author of several books. In this episode, Shawn talks about the six relationships that are vital to foster at work for safety excellence. He has helped hundreds of organizations within various industries to improve safety strategy, culture, leadership and engagement. Fri, 31 May 2024 15:39:52 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/35820_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS.mp3 20:57 www.ishn.com:115 In this episode, Vi Kellersohn, chief marketing officer of Oberon Technologies, discusses what virtual reality can do for workplace training, how it could improve employee engagement and increase compliance. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:49:30 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/34415_Mehta_Editorial-Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 13:50 www.ishn.com:112 Clare Epstein of Vector Solutions discusses the importance of planning for extreme weather and the steps employers can take to train their workers before the summer heat comes out in full force. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:12:37 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/32763_Mehta_Podcast_ISHN_HS_mixdown.mp3 9:41 www.ishn.com:110 In this episode of ISHN’s podcast, we talk to Kyle Hubregtse, CEO of wearable tech company Kenzen, about the most dangerous jobs and how standards have evolved and will change to protect these workers. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:18:01 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2024/ISHN-podcast-Kyle-standards.mp3 16:53 www.ishn.com:107 Fall protection specialist Andrew Scott talks about facility safety and under-the-radar hazards that can be corrected to reduce workplace injuries. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:50:24 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN-Podcast---Slip-and-Fall-Mixdown-1.mp3 19:00 www.ishn.com:106 Duane Duhamel, HSE Director at ISN, talks about serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) data in their most recent report. The data covers 2017-2021. We discuss why the SIF rate saw a sharp decline in 2021 as well as what the leading cause of SIFs has been over the past five years. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:09:10 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Injuries-Fatalities.mp3 10:00 www.ishn.com:105 Dr. Geller discusses the uses and misuses of behavior-based safety and why the psychology of safety is more important today than ever. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:51:49 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN-podcast---Geller.mp3 33:35 www.ishn.com:103 In this episode, editor Benita Mehta talks to two experts with Honeywell, Manas Dutta and Mukesh Kumar, about connected worker technology and intelligent wearables and how they are being used to improve operations and increase efficiency. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:59:20 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN-Honeywell-Mixdown-1.mp3 24:13 www.ishn.com:102 Ethics and safety professionals: What makes for professional competency; and how do you communicate the potential consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded? A conversation with Mark Katchen, CIH, and Alan Leibowitz, CIH and CSP Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:38:30 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/Ethics-3-podcast.mp3 19:56 www.ishn.com:100 With heat stress risk at the forefront of the wide world of safety this summer, we talk to athletic trainer Dr. David Berry, who teaches university courses related to injury assessments and emergency response management. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:40:25 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Heat-Safety.mp3 31:44 www.ishn.com:99 The controversial subject of employee surveillance and monitoring using modern technology is discussed by Dave Roskelley of R&R Consulting and Mark Katchen, managing principal of The Phylmar Group. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:39:05 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Ethics-ep1.mp3 27:08 www.ishn.com:97 Dr. Brian Taylor, Doctor of Audiology, talks about some of the health issues related to occupational hearing loss and offers his advice on how to prevent loss and reduce risk when working in industrial settings.  Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:54:20 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Hearing-Protection.mp3 7:36 www.ishn.com:96 Alex Hogan, the Global Product Line Manager for Keen Utility, a family-owned hybrid footwear company, discusses the latest trends in safety footwear. She also talks about her job working with product and the changes she's seen in recent years to fit workers' needs. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:42:24 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN-Alex-Hogan-podcast.mp3 18:08 www.ishn.com:94 Lars Wismer, director of A+A, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, talks to us about the world’s leading trade show for the occupational health and safety industry and what makes it stand apart from other events.  Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:59:10 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---AplusA.mp3 11:36 www.ishn.com:92 Gavin Coyle, CEO and founder of The Coyle Group, a safety consultancy, discusses issues currently facing safety professionals, including budget cuts. He has more than 25 years of experience in the safety field, and is the author of ''Workplace Safety on a Budget,” which is aimed at anyone with an interest in health and safety. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:35:24 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Safety-on-a-Budget.mp3 15:26 www.ishn.com:90 We navigate the ethical minefield of industrial hygiene with The Phylmar Group’s Mark Katchen. This episode focuses on the impact of ChatGPT on the EHS profession and also discusses an interesting ethics case study. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:58:41 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---Ethics-DL-Mixdown-1-DL.mp3 21:00 www.ishn.com:87 In this podcast episode, safety professional Heather Chapman, MS, CSP, CHMM, CEAS, shares her thoughts on the current state of the safety industry and where she thinks it is heading this year.  Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:17:20 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---safety-trends.mp3 25:34 www.ishn.com:85 Chris Moore of GPRS talks about utility safety. He has worked in the utility locating and concrete scanning industry for more than 16 years. In this episode, he discusses the importance of scanning and why ground penetrating radar is beneficial in locating subsurface utilities, as well as worker safety and injury prevention. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:57:01 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2023/ISHN---GPRS_mixdown2.mp3 14:33 www.ishn.com:84 ISHN’s Benita Mehta sits down with Stephanie Poirier, Continuing Education Business Development Manager, to discuss the Industrial Safety and Hygiene Continuing Education Center. Find out what this educational resource has to offer you and/or your employees, and learn how to earn free CEUs. Visit the CE Center at ce.ishn.com. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:02:23 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/ISHN---CE_mixdown.mp3 5:40 www.ishn.com:82 Worker exposure to toxins in ambient air and related regulations are an increasing concern for industry.  Applications expert, Kelly McPartland introduces a disruptive new technique – OE-FTIR – that combines the advantages of FTIR with detection limits down to low-ppb or even ppt! Sponsored by: Thermo Fisher Scientific Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:25:22 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/ISHN-Thermo-Fisher-Mixdown-2.mp3 18:00 www.ishn.com:77 Learn how to protect your employees from respiratory hazards while helping keep them comfortable and safe. We’ll cover requirements for a written respiratory program, myths and misconceptions, and new industry trends and regulations. Sponsored by Honeywell Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:18:44 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/ISHN---Honeywell.mp3 19:00 www.ishn.com:76 Lora Cavuoto, Ph.D., CPE, has been named ASSP’s 2022 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator. She is an associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University at Buffalo in New York, and has been the director of the university’s occupational health and safety training program since 2017.ISHN speaks to Lora about wearable technology, ergonomics, the importance of mentoring students and the future of safety professionals. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:36:17 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/Podcast.mp3 13:00 www.ishn.com:75 A conversation with an expert on safeguarding codes for machinery, Matt Brenner. Matt is Vice President and General Manager at Rockford Systems. During our dialogue, he sheds light on some current, common safeguarding and safety compliance problems in the industry. Thu, 12 May 2022 00:23:53 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/0428---Discussing-problems-in-safeguarding-and-safety-compliance---Podcast.mp3 22:00 www.ishn.com:74 We connect with Joe Boyle, CEO of TRUCE Software, to interview him about data published in February 2022 in "The Connected Workforce: What Workers Want to See More of (and Less of) in 2022". The Connected Workforce study conducted by TRUCE Software says enforcing work/life balance is the key to attracting, retaining, and empowering employees.  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:14:10 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/0313---CONNECTED-WORKFORCE-STUDY-FINDINGS---FULL-LENGTH-PODCAST.mp3 25:00 www.ishn.com:73 ISN released a whitepaper recently on serious injuries and fatalities using data from 2018 to 2020 in addition to nearly 10,000 recordable incidents from OSHA 300 Logs from 2020. The findings included in the 2021 SIFs Insights report aim to help organizations identify trends in recorded incidents and provide actions that they can take to mitigate future SIFs. ISHN talks to Joe Schloesser, Senior Director at ISN, to discuss the findings and share more insights on how organizations can reduce SIFs and make safety a top priority. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:15:56 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2022/Interview-with-Joe-Schloesser.mp3 12:00 www.ishn.com:72 In this podcast, Taylor Morgan discusses the issues that come with poor indoor air quality as well as the filtration options that manufacturing and processing facilities have to improve it. Podcast covers symptoms if IAQ, health issues, safety issues, processes that generate PM1 particles, regulations governing indoor air, and air filtration. Sponsored by Camfil Air Pollution Control Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:17:18 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/ISHN-Camfil_mixdown_4.mp3 16:00 www.ishn.com:71 Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, is principal of Bradley Giles and Associates. He has more than 40 years of experience in the safety, health, environmental and security disciplines, and is Society president in 2021-22. He offers his insights on what it takes to be a safety professional, among a variety of other topics. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:22:35 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/ISHN-Brad-Giles_mixdown.mp3 54:00 www.ishn.com:70 Listen to hear experts from Westex: A Milliken Brand and Performance Solutions by Milliken, Scott Francis and Dan Flynn, join the podcast to discuss how to achieve world-class safety and FR/AR PPE best practices for lone workers. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:39:24 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/ISHN-Westex_mixdown.mp3 21:00 www.ishn.com:69 In 2006, Ed Foulke was nominated by U.S. President George W. Bush to head the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and assumed the position until November 2008. He’s currently a partner at Fisher & Phillips in Atlanta, Georgia. In this ISHN exclusive interview, he discusses COVID response plans, the current state of OSHA and what employers may face in the near future. Wed, 26 May 2021 12:01:53 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/Ed_Foulke_podcast.mp3 30:00 www.ishn.com:68 Dave Johnson talks with Rich Fairfax, who worked for OSHA, both in the national office and in various field offices, from 1977 to 2013 in various roles including Deputy Director for the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Senior Industrial Hygienist for the Office of Health Enforcement. He currently works part time as a consultant for ORC HSE. In this podcast, the longtime safety professional discusses the future of OSHA, both short-term and long-term, as well as the need to fill vacancies and improving morale within the agency. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:11:01 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/DJWWS-ISHN-Podcast---Fairfax-Final.mp3 27:00 www.ishn.com:67 ISHN’s Dave Johnson interviews Mark Katchen, Managing Principal of The Phylmar Group — an organization that manages three business consortia in the EHS/sustainability area. Mark shares his insights on ESG, environmental, social and government practices related to business. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:25:58 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2021/DJWWS-ISHN-Podcast---Katchen-V1.mp3 15:00 www.ishn.com:66 Join us as we explore how digitally transforming your business, health and safety programs can help sustain your momentum and help translate it into real, measurable safety performance improvement. Sponsored by Cority Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:56:10 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2020/Safety-Reborn-How-Digital-Transformation-Can-Preserve-Our-New-Momentum.mp3 51:00 www.ishn.com:65 ISHN interviews ASSP President-Elect Deb Roy in this episode of Dave Johnson’s Wide World of Safety. Deb talks about her EHS career arc; acquiring business savvy; the unique culture of LL Bean, where Deb was Corporate Director of Health, Safety and Wellness; the importance of Total Worker Health; and her priorities for ASSP in her year at the helm. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:53:26 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2020/61220-ASSP-Deb-Roy-Podcast-Edited-PM.mp3 47:00 www.ishn.com:64 Gas detection safety has evolved over the years as the market has matured with technological innovations. Connected, more durable and faster responding equipment along with Industry 4.0 is providing both awareness and data on safety conditions for workers. Sponsored by MSA the Safety Company Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:20:50 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2020/ISHN-Podcast-MSA-V3.mp3 16:00 www.ishn.com:62 ISHN Editor Dave Johnson and SafeStart founder Larry Wilson chat about preventing human error, misconceptions in safety, and Larry’s new book, Defenseless Moments. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:25:18 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2020/ISHN-DJWWS-Podcast-Episode-1.mp3 29:00 www.ishn.com:60 Q&A with Tingley Rubber's Senior Product Manager, Robert Petersen, on footwear protection innovations. Sponsored by Tingley Rubber Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:03:53 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2019/ISHN-Tingley-Rubber-Podcast-V1.mp3 8:00 www.ishn.com:59 A review of climbing style helmets and their place in general industry as well as a review of featured products you may have seen at the National Safety Congress. Sponsored by MSA the Safety Company Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:01:03 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2019/ISHN---MSA-Podcast-V2.mp3 9:00 www.ishn.com:58 The gas detectors showcased at NSC were not your father's gas detectors. Hear from Industrial Scientific’s Dave Wagner about the latest innovations in gas detection and where the industry is heading. Sponsored by Industrial Scientific Corporation Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:57:13 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ishn.com/ext/resources/podcast/2019/ISHN-Industrial-Scientific-Podcast-V1.mp3 14:00