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Occupational Health & Safety hosts OH&S SafetyPod, a education show with 232 episodes published.
Episode 232: Managing Safety in the Modern Contract Workforce
Jun 30, 202629mEp. 232S6
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM, Director of Health, Safety & Environmental at Avetta, joins the podcast to discuss how today's increasingly contractor-driven workforce is changing the way or
Episode 231: A Conversation with OSHA's David Keeling
Jun 20, 202618mEp. 231S6
At ASSP Safety 2026 in Anaheim, OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf sat down with Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health David Keeling for a wide-ranging conversation about OSHA's priorities and dir
Episode 230: Preparing Safety Professionals for the AI Era
Jun 11, 202633mEp. 230S6
In this episode of the SafetyPod, Columbia Southern University Faculty Lead Dr. Bart Eltz joins OH&S editor David Kopf to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the occupational safety profession. Eltz explores
Episode 229: Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety in the Workplace
May 14, 202619mEp. 229S6
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, CSA Group Fire Test Specialist Josh Dinaburg joins the podcast to discuss the growing presence of lithium-ion battery systems in workplaces and the unique fire safety challenges the
Episode 228: Building Safety Programs for SMBs That Actually Work
Apr 7, 202623mEp. 228S6
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, safety expert Greg Zigulis discusses the unique challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when building effective health and safety programs. Drawing on insights from his ne
March marks National Ladder Safety Month, and in this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, we explore how safety leaders can reduce preventable ladder-related injuries through better habits, training, and daily reinforcement.
Episode 226: Navigating the New Frontier of Maritime Safety Education
Nov 6, 202521mEp. 226S6
In this episode, Dr. Travis Smith and Bobby Oberlechner of Columbia Southern University discuss the university's new maritime safety concentration—a program designed to equip safety professionals for one of the world's m
Episode 225: Opioids on the Job—Planning to Protect
Oct 3, 202511mEp. 225S6
Content Editor Stasia DeMarco speaks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at the National Safety Council, about a new tool designed to help manage the opioid epidemic in the workplace.
Episode 224: A+A 2025 Gears Up to Host Global Safety Community
Aug 30, 202518mEp. 224S6
Lars Wismer, Director of A+A at Messe Düsseldorf, joins Executive Editor David Kopf to discuss the upcoming A+A 2025 International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work, happening November 4–7 in Düsseldo
Episode 223: Building Trust -- Protecting Employees' Mental Health
Aug 5, 202525mEp. 223S6
Increasing attention is being placed on workers' mental health, as well as their physical health, but how do safety managers approach this challenge? Sean Egan, the Deputy Director of Labor for the State of Michigan, joi
Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), joins the OH&S Safety Pod to discuss the evolving risks of heat stress and how AIHA's newly updated Heat Stress App is helping organizations protect
Jennifer McNelly, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), discusses the Intersociety Forum (ISF) and a recent report calling for a shift in how safety is embedded in business strategy. Representi
In this episode, Nick Brown, Senior Director of Ansell Services, explores why safety assessments are a foundational part of proactive hazard identification and facility safety. Every worksite presents its own risks, and
Episode 219: The Strategic Edge of Safety Staffing
Apr 11, 202522mEp. 219S6
In this episode, Ethan Fight, Executive Director of Operations at Medcor Safety, joins the podcast to explore how strategic safety staffing can give high-risk industries such as construction a competitive advantage. Draw
Is the future of OSHA at risk? Samuel Pond, founding and managing partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, joins the SafetyPod to discuss the future of OSHA under shifting political tides. With more than 30 years of experience
Properly fitting PPE is critical for ensuring comfort, effectiveness, and safety on the job, but for women in the workforce, sourcing PPE that is designed with their dimensions in mind isn't always easy. That's why women
In November 2024, OSHA released new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost 20 years. The guidance covered various areas of concern, including low-voltage hazards; PPE and arc-rated (AR) clothing; hierarchy of co
Episode 215: New Developments in Confined Space Entry Monitoring and Safety
Oct 30, 202423mEp. 215S5
Workers entering and working in confined spaces face a number of potentially fatal hazards such as insufficient oxygen, physical hazards including falls, and toxic or flammable atmospheres. Fortunately, new technology in
If you're a regular reader of Occupational Health & Safety, then you're probably familiar with Robert Pater. Pater is the managing director and creator of the MoveSMART system to reduce soft-tissue injuries and slips, tr
Episode 213: How Certifications Transform Industries with NFPA's Top Expert
Oct 9, 202421mEp. 213S5
Certifications in the fire, life, and electrical safety fields play crucial roles. Daniel Pickel, the Director of Certification and Accreditation at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), joins the podcast to d
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OH&S SafetyPod is hosted by Occupational Health & Safety. The show is categorised under education (business) and has published 232 episodes.
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OH&S SafetyPod has published 232 episodes.
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OH&S SafetyPod regularly covers education, business, management. It sits in the education category, with a business focus.
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