In this episode, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in insurance and hands-on safety consulting, Eric shares his journey from the financial sector to creating innovative solutions for blue-collar safety and OSHA compliance.
Key Topics & Takeaways:
- From Finance to the Shop Floor:
- Eric recounts his early career pivot from finance to industrial sales and, eventually, risk management for blue-collar businesses. Learn how his dedication to supporting small business owners shaped his approach to safety and compliance.
- The Pain Points of OSHA Compliance:
- Discover the two sides of OSHA compliance—the written Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), which is easier to create than ever before, and the real challenge: implementation and documentation of ongoing safety meetings and hazard assessments.
- Insurance Premiums & Experience Mods Demystified:
- Eric explains why manufacturers face higher workers compensation premiums and illustrates, with real-world examples, just how costly workplace injuries can be. He offers practical steps to reduce claims and improve your insurance rates.
- The Power of Recurring Safety Training:
- Consistency is key! Eric shares why regular, relevant safety trainings (especially with quizzes and gamification) not only reduce accidents but can translate into significant cost savings for businesses.
- Leveraging Technology & Automation:
- Eric provides actionable tips on using automated software for tracking safety meetings, hazard assessments, and employee attendance, making compliance less of a headache and more of a business asset.
- Building a Safety-First Culture:
- Eric and Lisa discuss the importance of showing employees that safety initiatives are about caring for their well-being—not just checking the OSHA compliance box.
- Practical Tools & Resources:
- Eric highlights a free OSHA compliance checklist available on the Safety Team Technologies website and explains how their automated platform can fit any manufacturer’s workflow and budget.
Who Should Listen:
Manufacturing leaders, HR professionals, safety managers, insurance brokers serving blue-collar industries, and anyone interested in practical strategies for safer, more compliant workplaces.
Resources Mentioned:
- Download a Free OSHA Compliance Checklist: oursafetyteam.com
- Schedule a no-pressure demo or enroll in automated safety training starting at just $5/employee/month
Connect with Eric Wick:
Discover how to simplify OSHA compliance and enhance your safety culture at oursafetyteam.com.
Don’t miss this episode if you want to streamline compliance, lower insurance premiums, and send your people home safer every day!
