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The Safety Pro PodcastWill OSHA be Abolished? w/Phillip RussellGet 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/do...2025-03-1835 minThe Safety Pro PodcastThe History of RCA w/Alexander ParadiesGet 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, part...2025-03-181h 02The Safety Pro PodcastCritical Thinking in Safety w/Allison HoffmannGet 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 o...2024-12-2023 minThe Safety Pro PodcastOSHA Heat Illness Standard w/Russell PhillipsGet 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 di...2024-12-2058 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSCOTUS & Chevron Deference w/Phillip RussellGet 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...2024-10-281h 01The Safety Pro PodcastLIVE at the 2024 TapRooT® Global Summit - Rethinking SAFETY CommunicationsGet 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)....2024-08-2152 minThe Safety Pro PodcastRethinking SAFETY Communications Book LaunchGet 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 dir...2024-04-0114 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWhat is Your Plan to Reopen During COVID-19? In this episode, I share some great resources for businesses considering reopening during the current COVID-19 Pandemic from our friends at Mighty Line Tape. Mighty Line even got a shout-out from Mr. Wonderful himself, check it out here. The plan to reopen must be carefully considered and planned in order to protect workers and their families. Listen to this episode for some great tips and links to resources you will need to reopen safely. Join the discussion on LinkedIn. Just be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann o...2020-08-1433 minThe Safety Pro PodcastEmergency Action Planning and Response We've teamed up with the Amplify folks once again to bring you an episode on emergency planning and response. Wesley Carter will cover the general industry requirements, what PSM says, and a bit about RMP's requirements. If you work at a PSM-covered facility, or in an industry where safety is essential, you don't want to miss this episode. CCPS Process Safety Beacon - Emergency Preparation - The Titanic Disaster (July 2012) Join the discussion on LinkedIn. Just be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can als...2020-07-2032 minThe Safety Pro PodcastTake Over Episode w/Amplify Your Process Safety Podcast In this very special episode, process safety and occupational safety worlds collide as Wesley teams up with Blaine Hoffmann from The SafetyPro Podcast to discuss incident investigation. You'll learn what OSHA's PSM standard says about incident investigations, as well as OSHA's requirements for the general industry, why an incident investigation is important, why root cause analysis matters, and more. Check out the Amplify Your Process Safety Podcast page! Mentioned in this episode: OSHA Recordkeeping Policies and Procedure Manual OSHA/EPA Root Cause Analysis Fact Sheet2020-06-2439 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCOVID-19 - Updated OSHA Response and Recordkeeping Guidelines As more states are taking steps to reopen their economies and workers are returning to their workplaces, OSHA is receiving complaints from affected workers in non-essential businesses. As a result, they have a new interim enforcement guideline. Click HERE for the interim guideline. OSHA also has new guidance with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of COVID-19. Click HERE for the Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Check out the podcast episode for more detailed information. Join the discussion on L...2020-06-0731 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCOVID-19 Masks Should Have No Valves Do valves on respirators impact their effectiveness? The purpose of a respirator’s exhalation valve is to reduce the breathing resistance during exhale; it does not impact a respirator’s ability to provide respiratory protection. The valve is designed to open during exhalation to allow exhaled air to exit the respirator and then close tightly during inhalation, so inhaled air is not permitted to enter the respirator through the valve. While a valve does not change a respirator’s ability to help reduce a wearer’s exposure to bioaerosols, a person who is exhibiting...2020-05-1927 minThe Safety Pro Podcast5 Key Elements Businesses Can Influence During COVID-19 Response Powered by iReportSource More than three weeks into the pandemic-driven cascade of cancelations, closings, and social distancing, U.S. workplaces are experiencing unprecedented disruption -- and it's measurable. Here's what has changed in a stunningly short period of time (comparing Gallup Panel surveys conducted March 13-16 vs. March 27-29): The percentage of full-time employees who say COVID-19 has disrupted their life "a great deal" or "a fair amount" has jumped from 58% to 81%. 40% of U.S. employees say their employer has frozen hiring, and 33% say their employer has reduced hours or shifts because...2020-05-0329 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCOVID-19 - Masks, Face CoveringsNOTICE: Published April 22, 2020 - The information in this post/episode is subject to change. Powered by iReportSource The new CDC face-covering recommendations do not change the MASK guidance. So what is new? What is the same? Let's talk about that in this episode. Essentially, the CDC recommends anyone going out in public wear a face-covering. These can be homemade cloth-type coverings. What is the intended purpose? Will they offer you protection? What protection do they offer others? Also, I decided to add a healthy dose of "rant" for safety p...2020-04-2235 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCelebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes Powered by iReportSource 100 Episodes! Thanks to all the listeners that helped make this happen - you are the reason I continue to produce this podcast. Here's to the next 100 episodes!2020-04-0809 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCOVID-19 - To Mask or Not?NOTICE: Published April 1, 2020 - The information in this post/episode is subject to change. Powered by iReportSource All of the discussions about surgical masks got me thinking; what do we know about viruses (CVID-19 or others), and what are the EXPERTS saying? I wanted to explore this topic and share my thoughts. As of April 1, 2020, the WHO, CDC, OSHA guidance on wearing masks (if you are HEALTHY) is the same; you do NOT need to wear a mask except for specific circumstances. Let's read what they have to say. NOTICE: Published...2020-04-0123 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCOVID-19 - To Clean or Disinfect? Powered by iReportSource UPDATE: The CDC has made changes to workplace guidance as of March 21, 2020, which may make some of the information on this post obsolete: Updated cleaning and disinfection guidance Updated best practices for conducting social distancing Updated strategies and recommendations that can be implemented now to respond to COVID-19 We are currently in the throws of the 2020 Corona Virus pandemic, or COVID-19. Much information is being disseminated - from how far apart we should stand from one another to how to wash our hands properly. I have even seen videos on h...2020-03-2323 minThe Safety Pro PodcastQuick Episode about COVID-19 at Work and Social Distancing Powered by iReportSource COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employers from the CDC Let me know what you are doing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work on LinkedIn - be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 2020-03-1807 minThe Safety Pro Podcast10 Tips for Effective Safety Committees w/Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, SHRM-CPInterview with Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, SHRM-CP Powered by iReportSource If you don't currently have a safety committee at your workplace, adding one can seem like a daunting task. Listen to this episode with Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, SHRM-CP to get ten tips that are sure to help you create and sustain a successful safety committee! If you don't currently have a safety committee at your workplace, adding one can seem like a daunting task. While there are no federal regulations that require a safety committee, your state may be one o...2020-03-0928 minThe Safety Pro PodcastConfined Space Rescue Teams w/Drew Hinton Powered by iReportSource Confined Space Rescue Teams save lives! They are a critical component of permit-required confined space operations. In this interview with a fellow SafetyPro, Drew Hinton, CSP, CHMM, EMT we will explore what it takes to set up a successful rescue team and some things to look out for when doing so. If your organization has a team or is thinking about establishing a team - this is the episode for you! Drew has been in the safety profession full-time time since 2013 and has traveled across the country, teaching ov...2020-02-2438 minThe Safety Pro PodcastDiscussing OSHA Onsite Consultation with Paula BurlesonPodcasting from the 2020 ACI/OSHA Safety Day. Powered by iReportSource Listen as I talk with Paula Burleson, OSHA Onsite Consultant with the OhioBWC as she explains what OSHA Onsite services can do for small businesses. Let me know what you think of this episode on LinkedIn if you have used this app at all - be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.2020-02-1719 minThe Safety Pro PodcastACI/OSHA Safey Day: Speaking Safety to Workers with Eric Lee BuschardPodcasting from the 2020 ACI/OSHA Safety Day. Listen as I talk with Eric Lee Buschard as he explains his evolution as a safety pro. He shared his take on "Speaking Safety" to workers at a breakout session during the event. Let me know what you think of this episode on LinkedIn if you have used this app at all - be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.2020-02-0731 minThe Safety Pro PodcastAre Managers Making Workers Sick? Powered by iReportSource One of the often-overlooked aspects of EHS is that middle word - health. I mean, we understand the parts related to chemical exposure and substance exposure; silica, asbestos, lead, stuff like that - which are all important. But I want to talk about health in another context - that is the overall health and wellbeing of our workers and how the workplace can be contributing to it (both positively and negatively), thus making this an important aspect of our workplace safety and health efforts. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) currently kills more A...2020-02-0116 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWhat is Psychological Safety? Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Why do employees sometimes remain silent when they should speak up? Do they fear consequences or repercussions? Do they feel like new ideas won't be considered without an onslaught of criticism about its inherent risks, a barrage of demands for a detailed project plan, or an insistence on immediate proof of an overinflated ROI? To be blunt, why do workers stay silent when they see things are being done improperly, or in an unsafe manner? Maybe because it's not safe to engage in such conversations, the b...2020-01-2719 minThe Safety Pro PodcastPlanning Makes You Adaptable - Interview with Kris "Tanto" Paronto In this podcast episode, I take a break from the technical topics to which my readers and podcast listeners are accustomed. I wanted to interview someone from outside normal safety circles, someone that can bring a unique perspective on the values we want to hold as safety professionals: integrity, honesty, teamwork, never-quit attitude. Please be sure to listen to the interview as it is not transcribed here. Please read more about Kris below. Kris Paronto Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Rang...2020-01-1944 minThe Safety Pro Podcast5 OSHA Agenda Items to Watch Powered by iReportSource OSHA has a decent list of regulatory agenda items. While I don't want to go through them all, I do want to highlight five that I think are particularly impactful. Safety professionals always need to be looking ahead at what is coming so we can prepare our employers, update any programs, which includes employee training and certifications that may be required. 1. Lock-Out/Tag-Out Update - Pre-Rule Stage Recent technological advancements that employ computer-based controls of hazardous energy (e.g., mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, chemical, and radiation) conflict with OSHA's e...2020-01-1315 minThe Safety Pro PodcastThe SafetyPro Podcast in 2020 Powered by iReportSource 2019 - It was a year of change and growth for me, both personally and professionally: new partnerships, new professional connections, conferences. The podcast growth was significant last year - it has been growing exponentially year over year since the start, but last year it saw a lot of growth. I was able to expand the podcast in new ways thanks to the growing popularity of podcasts as well as more ways to find and enjoy podcasts. Spotify, Pandora, and iHeart Radio all jumped into the podcast offering space. Also, Google...2020-01-0313 minThe Safety Pro Podcast5 Ways to Promote Accountability Powered by iReportSource Are concepts like "responsibility" and "being held accountable" viewed negatively by your employees? Most likely, it's because leaders have tried to mandate responsibility from the top down. But that's not how responsibility works. People are intrinsically motivated to fulfill their commitments for a range of reasons, none of which include being mandated -- at least not effectively nor sustainably. A top-down approach makes employees feel like a kid again -- it doesn't cultivate trust and freedom -- and it doesn't motivate people to find their way to stay...2019-12-1333 minThe Safety Pro PodcastGot Employee Engagement?Powered by iReportSource How workers show up each day directly shapes your culture. To be an engaged, safe, productive culture, we want our people highly involved and deeply committed to the company mission. No doubt that today, many organizations are seeking to create and sustain this kind of engaged company culture. That's why we're taking a closer look at just a few of the top ways we can ensure that the systems, the processes, the values, and the norms of your organization all help to improve the employee experience. Let's talk about a...2019-12-0928 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 6 - All You Need to Know About OSHA VPP Powered by iReportSource The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on July 2, 1982, announced the establishment of the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) to recognize and promote effective worksite-based safety and health management systems. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that are implementing or have implemented comprehensive safety and health management systems. Approval into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have created exemplary worksite safety and health management systems. OSHA offers assistance to sites committed to achieving the VP...2019-11-2627 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 5 - Breaking Down ANSI/ASSP Z10 Powered by iReportSource We know by now that the application of a safety management system (SMS) can drastically improve organizational safety performance. Even OSHA's Partnership program, VPP, relies on management system principles, and you can see the results that participants encounter on their website. So, back in 1999, ANSI started a committee to begin work on what would become known as the Z10 standard. The committee looked at existing national and international standards in occupational safety and health. Initially approved in 2005, it was revised once and reaffirmed in 2017. More recently, the collaboration between ANSI...2019-11-1823 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 4 - What Does ISO 45001 Require? Powered by iReportSource According to ISO, the purpose of a safety management system is to provide a framework for managing safety and health risks and opportunities. Of course, this means preventing workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses by recognizing and eliminating or managing risks by taking preventative and protective measures. The structure of ISO 45001 will tell you everything you need to know about how effective safety management systems are set up. Let’s take a look at this SMS at a high-level then get into each element. There are ten areas of fo...2019-11-1140 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 3 - What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)? Powered by iReportSource As mentioned in episode 81 - What is "Systems Thinking," I will talk about root cause analysis or RCA - another aspect of a systems approach, Let’s define it and talk about how it can be applied. In episode 33: Lean Safety, I recommended some excellent books to help you out. TapRoot® is another great resource as well as the book Pre-Accident Investigation by Todd Conklin - I have this one and contains great insight. But remember, whatever books you read or concepts you follow, if all you get is a stra...2019-10-2536 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 2 - Systems Thinking, Continuous Process Improvement, PDCA Powered by iReportSource In this episode, I continue my series breaking down Safety Management Systems (SMS) and will talk about Continuous Process Improvement. Before I can do that, we need to understand something else about SMS - In episode 80 of The SafetyPro Podcast, Safety Management System (SMS) Defined, I talked about how you need to move away from individual programs and toward a systems approach to safety management. Well, there is something called systems thinking, and we are going to get into what that is and how you can shift not only the way you...2019-10-2229 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSMS Pt 1 - Safety Management System Defined Powered by iReportSource A safety management system (SMS) is a continuous improvement process that reduces hazards and prevents incidents. It protects the health and safety of your employees and should be integrated into everyday processes throughout the organization. Investing in an SMS makes a measurable impact on your bottom line and can be viewed as a competitive advantage. The adoption of an SMS framework and thoughtful implementation of the various pieces can have a significant impact on protecting employees and enhancing your organization’s performance and profitability. Now, safety requirements may differ across in...2019-10-1528 minThe Safety Pro Podcast4 Types of Root Cause Evidence According to TapRooT Powered by iReportSource When an incident occurs it is the investigator’s main function to gather all relevant evidence in order to discover root causes and ultimately prevent a recurrence. The tricky part is that evidence isn’t always what it seems. Witnesses accounts can be spotty, inconsistent, they may tell conflicting stories about the same incident, etc. Physical or even environmental conditions can change before the investigation process begins. Paperwork, such as a work instruction or JSA, may be misplaced or even changed in some way. With all of these variables and more, you want...2019-10-1121 minThe Safety Pro PodcastHow to Interview for a Safety Mindset Powered by iReportSource When a company is looking to hire its next safety leader they must be sure to select the right person for the job. But hiring a safety leader goes well beyond their safety and health credentials and experience. You want to have someone with the right safety mindset, not just safety background and experience. The same thing goes for hiring production or other team leaders. Everyone knows the importance that teams play in organizational success. However, let’s not forget that teams are made up of individual players, each with st...2019-09-2427 minThe Safety Pro PodcastA Breakdown of Job Safety Analysis Powered by iReportSource Get the JSA template HERE. OSHA has a great page for this topic HERE. Many companies rely on a super-simple tool to define appropriate safe work practices for specific jobs. The Job Safety Analysis Process (also referred to as a JSA, or Job Hazard Analysis - JHA). The JSA is a very effective means of helping to identify and manage hazards associated with task thus reducing incidents, accidents, and injuries in the workplace. It is also an excellent tool to use during new employee orientations and operator training and can...2019-09-1933 minThe Safety Pro PodcastLeading Safety Excellence an Interview with VPPPA Board Members Powered by iReportSource As I continue my podcast interviews in New Orleans from the 2019 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium I had the honor of interviewing some Association Board members. They shared some sound advice for anyone looking to improve their safety and health management system as well as some insights for safety pros struggling with challenges along the way. Visit www.vpppa.org for more information about this amazing organization! You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update, letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to @ mention B...2019-08-3050 minThe Safety Pro PodcastNear Death Safety Lesson with Kelly Pitts Powered by iReportSource Here at the 2019 VPPPA National Safety Symposium where everyone you meet has a story to tell. Kelly Pitts shares his message of a near-death experience and what you can learn and take back to your organization. You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update, letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #vpppa20192019-08-2909 minThe Safety Pro PodcastPPE Safety for Women in the Workforce with Abby Ferri Powered by iReportSource As I continue my podcasting interview marathon from the 2019 VPPPA National Safety Symposium, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Abby Ferri to discuss the issues that women in the workforce continue to experience with PPE - which is in large part designed for men. Abby has over 15 years of experience in the field of safety and health in diverse industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, beverage, and retail. Abby has become well-known in this industry as a practical and creative safety professional. Learn more about A...2019-08-2919 minThe Safety Pro PodcastLeading Safety From the Heart with Diana Paredes Powered by iReportSource Diana Paredes is an experienced bilingual safety manager in the tough yet rewarding food & beverage industry. She is a SafetyPro podcast listener joining me at the 2019 VPPPA National Safety Symposium and shares some words of wisdom and strategies to help drive employee engagement, ownership and stresses the simple act of recognizing the many small victories our workers achieve every day. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Diana and hear about her experiences in safety. I am such a fan! You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a...2019-08-2916 minThe Safety Pro PodcastVPPPA 2019 - Suicide Prevention as a Workplace Safety Strategy Powered by iReportSource Frank King, nationally-known suicide prevention and postvention speaker and trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a corporate comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN’s Business Unusual. Depression and suicide run his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of ending his life, turning that long dark journey of the soul into sharing his lifesaving insights on mental and emotional health awareness, with corporations, associ...2019-08-2949 minThe Safety Pro PodcastVPPPA 2019 - Leading Safety Excellence Powered by iReportSource Catch this on-location interview with VPPPA Chairman of the Board Mr. J.A. Rodriguez Jr. and Mr. Terry Schulte - VPP Director at NuStar. We talk about what the VPP framework can do for non-VPP participants and how VPPPA can help them solve even the most basic safety compliance challenges. You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, In...2019-08-2850 minThe Safety Pro PodcastProcess Safety Management Powered by iReportSource What’s the difference between personal/occupational safety and process safety? Wesley Carter from the Amplify Your Process Safety podcast will get into this and more on this special episode recorded on location at the VPPPA National Safety Symposium in New Orleans. Find out more about Wesley and Amplify Consultants by checking out the Amplify Your Process Safety Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.amplifyconsultants.com. Join me in New Orleans for the VPPPA National Safety Symposium - I will podcast on-location and would like to...2019-08-2733 minThe Safety Pro PodcastUPDATE: VPPPA Safety Symposium in New Orleans & New Safety Webinar Announcement Don't Miss this Free, On-Demand Webinar Powered by iReportSource Complacency is a state of mind where a worker is out of touch with the hazards and risks around them. It can show up in a number of ways: over-confidence, lack of care, mindlessness, actual physical signs, a rushed approach to the work, frustration, fatigue, your mind not being totally on-task, cutting corners…the list goes on and on. Complacency is one of the most problematic mindsets that can contribute to injuries and incidents on the job. So how can you move towards a culture where you red...2019-08-1906 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWhat are Employee Medical & Exposure Records? Powered by iReportSource OSHA requires that employees who are or may be exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents be given access to their medical and exposure records. Further, OSHA requires that such records be maintained for a long period of time because often the symptoms of the illnesses that come from the exposure don’t appear until many years later. OSHA’s requirement to maintain medical and exposure records applies to all employers who have employees exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents, such as heat, cold, radiation, repetitive motion, biol...2019-08-1325 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWhy You Should Care About Total Worker Health (TWH) & Safety Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Keeping workers safe is the foundation upon which a TWH approach is built. Total Worker Health integrates health protection efforts with a broad spectrum of interventions to improve worker health and well-being. The Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches is the practical starting point for employers, workers, labor representatives, and other professionals interested in implementing workplace safety and health programs aligned with the Total Worker Health (TWH) approach. There are five Defining Elements of TWH: Element 1: Demonstrate leadership commitment to worker safety and health at all l...2019-07-1942 minThe Safety Pro PodcastProfiles in Risk Podcast Interview Powered by iReportSource In this episode, I interviewed by Mr. Nick Lamparelli, the host of Profiles in Risk Podcast. We talk about general liability and risk management - something we don't touch on enough on the SafetyPro Podcast. We discuss my work with iReportSource and managed workflows for incident investigations. I want to dedicate this episode to the incredible development team over at iReportSource for all the hard work that goes into building an incredible service that safety pros can use to help keep workers safe: Jason Roell Taylor Mackinder Tristan Carkuff Jaso...2019-06-2955 minThe Safety Pro PodcastThe 7 Elements You Should Have in Your Safety Program Powered by iReportSource Responsible employers know that the primary goal of a safety and health program is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause for workers, their families, and their employers. Employers may find that implementing these recommended practices brings other benefits as well. The renewed or enhanced commitment to safety and health and the cooperative atmosphere between employers and workers is linked to: Improvements in a product, process, and service quality. Better workplace morale. Improved employee recruiting and...2019-05-3159 minThe Safety Pro PodcastEstablishing an Effective Fatigue Risk Management SystemJoin the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Fatigue and its safety implications are an important topic that likely impacts every single industry. According to the National Safety Council, when people don’t get the sleep they need, they aren’t able to physically or mentally function at optimal levels - routine tasks feel more demanding. Reaction times slow. People become more forgetful, make poor decisions, and don’t communicate or coordinate well with their co-workers. Many studies have found a connection between fatigue and increased safety risks on the job in a wide range of wor...2019-05-0755 minThe Safety Pro PodcastJoin Me at the VPPPA National Symposium in AugustPowered by iReportSource ANNOUNCEMENT: Visit VPPPA to register for the National Symposium and join me as I podcast on location! Listen to this episode for some details. Let me know what you think. Send an email to info@thesafetypropodcast.com and share with me your thoughts about VPP or the VPPPA. Please tell a friend or colleague about the podcast. It would mean the WORLD to me! You can also find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to...2019-04-1007 minThe Safety Pro PodcastPodcast Announcement - New Look, New Sound, Same MissionPowered by iReportSource In this announcement, I reveal a new strategic partnership that strengthens the high quality, actionable safety info you have come to expect from this podcast! I am excited to make this announcement.2019-04-1003 minThe Safety Pro PodcastIs Your Safety Management System ISO 45001 Ready?Powered by iReportSource Every day, thousands of lives are lost due to work accidents or fatal diseases linked to work activities. These are deaths that could and should have been prevented and must be in the future. Whether you are an employee, a manager or a business owner, you share a common goal – you don’t want anyone to get hurt on the job. Improved productivity stems from ensuring people operate in workplaces that provide transparency and build trust throughout their operation and supply chain. In addition, responsible practices are becoming increasingly important to bra...2019-03-1424 minThe Safety Pro PodcastNew Tool to Check for Mold in Your BuildingsPowered by iReportSource NIOSH developed the Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool for both general buildingsCdc-pdf and schoolsCdc-pdf to help employers identify and assess areas of dampness in buildings. “Implementing regular visual inspections for dampness can help to identify trouble areas before they become major problems and help to prioritize maintenance and repair,” said David Weissman, M.D., director of NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division. “The Dampness and Mold Assessment Tools provide an inexpensive mechanism to investigate, record, and compare conditions over time.” Office buildings, schools, and other nonindustrial buildings may dev...2019-03-0422 minThe Safety Pro PodcastThe Difference Between a Safety Inspection and Safety AuditPowered by iReportSource Safety Inspection or Safety Audit? This issue has come up before, and I want to tackle it in this episode. So some coaching is going on in this episode. First, let’s get the definitions out of the way: Inspection: Physical checks for acceptable conditions conducted at the direction of regulatory requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, etc. outlined in your overall safety manual or as a part of a safety management system. Audit: An independent review of the effectiveness, implementation, and compliance with established regulatory requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, etc. ou...2019-03-0126 minThe Safety Pro Podcast4 Tips to Get the Best Out of a Safety ConferencePowered by iReportSource How Do I Get The Most Out of My Safety Conference Attendance? A professional safety conference always best treated as a learning experience. Your company is probably footing the bill, and so you may be tempted to handle your next safety conference as a paid vacation. Don’t do that, as you’ll be missing one of the most significant growth opportunities in this field and your career. Here, I’ve included four simple tips to get the very most out of your attendance in a safety or any other conference. 1...2019-02-2718 minThe Safety Pro Podcast4 Ways to Use Data to Improve Your Safety CulturePowered by iReportSource Every safety leader wakes up each morning looking to avoid any accidents. And, each day, you want to take steps to improve your culture of safety. That’s no easy task, which is part of why an analytics dashboard is so helpful in giving you the information you need to do just that. Listen to this episode to get a quick introduction into 4 ways you can use data to improve your safety culture. Use data to drive shared accountability A great scorecard tells a stor...2019-02-1721 minThe Safety Pro Podcast8 Critical Tips for Effective Safety CoachingJoin the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Does your company help develop employees through coaching? Not to be confused with training, or even consulting, coaching is a much more collaborative process that helps to bring out someone’s best work. Two-thirds of employees cite that coaching improved their performance within their company and also improved their satisfaction (1). Coaching sessions can include open-ended questions and discussion on personal and professional goals and objectives. If coaching happens consistently, it can strengthen relationships between managers/empl...2019-02-1239 minThe Safety Pro Podcast4 Safety & Health Investments You Need to MakePowered by iReportSource Each year, you want to do all you can to protect the health and safety of your workers. You know that those investments pay off. After all, the average return on safety investment is as much as $4.41 for every dollar that’s been spent. But how do you prioritize your safety and health investments? Depending on the resources you have available this year and beyond, here are four areas to invest in: 1. Safety performance indicators It’s so essential for any business to be able to show and measu...2019-02-0432 minThe Safety Pro Podcast5 Common OSHA Recordkeeping Errors to AvoidJoin the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! What are some of the top mistakes employers make when it comes to OSHA recordkeeping? (article link HERE) Even with good intentions, here are some of the top mistakes that can happen, resulting in major headaches and even citations: Not understanding what an OSHA-recordable work restriction is Not using enough detail in records Not using a system to track employees’ days away from work and other events Not keeping OSHA 300 logs up to date during the requ...2019-02-0429 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSafety Hazards in the Healthcare IndustryPowered by iReportSource Findings from a survey conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) show that precautionary measures to minimize worker exposure to high-level disinfectants (HLDs) are not always used. The study results were recently published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. The recent release is one of a series of reports detailing results from the 2011 Health and Safety Practices Survey of Healthcare Workers, the largest federally-sponsored survey of healthcare workers in the U.S. Respondents included those who chemically disinfect medical or dental devices using one...2019-01-2731 minThe Safety Pro PodcastUsing Drones for SafetyPowered by iReportSource How would you like an OSHA inspector to launch a drone over top your job site or building, looking for hazards and violations? Perhaps workers on the roof, forklift operators in the yard, cell tower workers on a mountain - an OSHA inspector could see it all without even stepping foot on your property. It's not as far-fetched as it may sound. OSHA has authorized the use of drones by certain inspectors to collect evidence during inspections in certain workplace settings. But before you freak out, c...2019-01-1222 minThe Safety Pro PodcastIntegrating Safety with Existing ProcessesPowered by iReportSource Have you ever struggled to make your safety processes mesh with other existing business processes, like quality or maintenance? By using lean principles and tools it can be easy to do just that. Stop trying to convert workers and take the work to them, in terms/tools they are comfortable using. This can be as simple as using a layered audit approach - piggyback off another inspection that is done frequently. Or leveraging existing operator checks, sprinkling safety-related checks in there. If there are chemical checks needed for quality then...2018-12-2336 minThe Safety Pro PodcastHow to Handle OSHA Safety InspectionsPowered by iReportSource In this episode, I will talk about preparing for an OSHA inspection and how to best handle the event should one occur. Here, my focus will be what to do up-front, and should a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) arrive at your facility, what to expect and what you should have ready to make it go smoother. I will also talk briefly about how to handle any alleged violation and potential citations that come your way. Let’s first get some definitions out of the way: ...2018-12-0547 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSafety Incentives That WorkPowered by iReportSource OSHA has changed course in its view of employers' post-incident drug testing programs and injury rate-based incentive programs. In a Memorandum to Regional Administrators and State Designees published October 11, the Agency now says most of these types of programs do not run afoul of the anti-retaliation provisions of the injury and illness recordkeeping regulation at §1904.35(b)(1)(iv). This is a massive shift in policy guidance from that published when the Agency issued the final rule in May 2016 requiring employers to submit injury and illness records electronically. As part of that r...2018-11-2024 minThe Safety Pro PodcastHow to Write an Effective Accident ReportPowered by iReportSource With proper safety training and an air-tight safety program in your workplace, you won’t have to write too many incident reports. However, sometimes, things slip through the cracks, and it results in an incident or near-miss. When this happens, it’s not only mandated by OSHA to report it, but it can be imperative in future prevention of similar events. The best way to go about reporting an incident is to fill out an incident report. The following steps will help you to write an effective incident report that cove...2018-11-1525 minThe Safety Pro PodcastElectrical Safety-Related Work PracticesPowered by iReportSource OSHA's Safety-Related Work Practices standards for general industry are performance-oriented requirements that complement the existing electrical installation standards. These work-practice standard include requirements for work performed on or near exposed energized and de-energized parts of electric equipment; use of electrical protective equipment; and the safe use of electric equipment. These rules are intended to protect employees from the electrical hazards that they may be exposed to even though the equipment may comply with the installation requirements in, 1910 Subpart S (electrical). When employees are working with electric equipment, they...2018-10-0927 minThe Safety Pro Podcast8 Tips for Selecting Key Safety Performance Indicators Mentioned in this episode: www.whosonlocation.com www.mightylinetape.com/podcast http://bit.ly/KPIWhitePaper How do you measure safety in your workplace to enhance performance and reduce employee downtime? There are several tested methods that Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leaders use to reduce employee incidents and illnesses. Among the leading methods, which the Gensuite white paper discusses, are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)–or leading and lagging indicators. Leading indicators are pre-incident measurements, as opposed to lagging indicators, which are measurements collected after an incident occurs. For example, a slip...2018-09-3040 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWearable Tech for Safety In this takeover podcast episode, I visited the offices of Gensuite to talk about wearable tech and the impact it has on safety. Hit the links in these show notes for more info on the cloud-based EHS software solutions Gensuite can provide for your business. Join the over 600,000 users that trust Gensuite with their compliance and EHS software needs. Let me know what you think; send emails to info@thesafetypropodcast.com Find the podcast (and me!) also on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter2018-09-0836 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWhat Are Industry Consensus Standards?Powered by iReportSource Throughout OSHA regulations, you will find references to industry consensus standards such as those in Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment. These PPE regulations refer to ANSI standards as the safety criteria manufacturers must meet when producing eye, face, head, and foot protective equipment. OSHA requires employers to purchase personal protective equipment that bears the ANSI mark to ensure that the equipment provides the maximum protection for the wearers. OSHA does not include industry consensus standards in the regulations; rather, it refers employers to various consensus standards as the safety...2018-07-2125 minThe Safety Pro PodcastMachine Guarding Safety in 5 Easy StepsPowered by iReportSource In almost all industries, we may work with or around machinery. Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded. When the operation of a machine or accidental contact could injure the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazards must be eliminated or controlled. OSHA’s machine guarding standards apply to employers having employees ex...2018-07-1438 minThe Safety Pro Podcast10 Steps to Improve Driver SafetyJoin the Community of Safety Pros today! Mentioned in this episode: The National Safety Council The NSC Safe Driving Kit Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths dipped slightly – 1% – in 2017, claiming 40,100 lives versus the 2016 total of 40,327. The small decline is not necessarily an indication of progress, as much as a leveling off of the steepest two-year increase in more than 50 years. The 2017 assessment is 6% higher than the number of deaths in 2015. If the estimate holds, it will be the second consecutive year that motor vehi...2018-07-0338 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSafety, Security and Workplace Violence - What's your policy?Powered by iReportSource SAMPLE POLICY HERE Because workplace violence is a growing problem at workplaces across America, it is good for a company to develop its own company-specific worksite violence policy and procedures manual. There is evidence that suggests worksite violence is largely preventable through the development and implementation of a specific policy and procedures. To be effective, company policy and procedures must discourage all types of worksite violence. They must also encourage employees to come forward in the event they are victims of, or witnesses to, any prohibited behavior. Additionally...2018-06-0728 minThe Safety Pro PodcastWorkplace Safety PostingsPowered by iReportSource NERD ALERT! This episode covers all those little posters and postings that have to be displayed in the workplace. Most public and private employers fall under at least some posting requirements under federal, state, and/or local government laws, regulations, and/or executive orders. These workplace posters (also known as labor law posters or notices) are generally meant to make employees aware of their rights under certain laws or executive orders, or otherwise, impart information about the employer and/or the law or executive order. Employers need to be aware...2018-05-2025 minThe Safety Pro Podcast7 Ways to Prevent Ergonomics InjuriesPowered by iReportSource What is an ergonomic injury? Opinions vary on how to define an ergonomics injury, and the definition of the term may depend on the context. However, ergonomic injuries are often described by the term “musculoskeletal disorders” or “MSDs.” This is the term that refers collectively to a group of injuries and illnesses that affect the musculoskeletal system. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include a group of conditions that involve the nerves, tendons, muscles, and supporting structures (such as intervertebral discs). They represent a wide range of disorders, which can differ in sever...2018-04-3028 minThe Safety Pro Podcast7 Elements to an Emergency Action PlanPowered by iReportSource Download the Elements to an Emergency Action Plan HERE How would you escape from your workplace in an emergency? Do you know where all the exits are located? What about a 2nd way out? A safety plan is needed, let' talk about that in this episode. Send emails to info@thesafetypropodcast.com. You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find th...2018-04-2633 minThe Safety Pro PodcastTrenching and Excavation SafetyPowered by iReportSource OSHA Sloping/Benching Diagrams I am sure you may have heard about trenching incidents near you or reading about them on a national level. Managing safety for these operations is quite simple once you know the requirements and understand some of the nuances that go along with the different soils and protective systems we have. Hazards Cave-ins pose the greatest risk with these activities and are much more likely than other excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. Other potential hazards include falls, falling loads, hazardous a...2018-04-1144 minThe Safety Pro PodcastVacation Message - Off the Job SafetyPowered by iReportSource Final vacation week! Thanks for being loyal listeners. I wanted to remind everyone in this quick episode about taking safety with when you leave work. I may put together an episode about this topic soon. Share your off-the-job safety tips by sending me an email to info@thesafetypropodcast.com. You can find me on LinkedIn! Post a LinkedIn update letting me know what you think of the podcast. Be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Fa...2018-04-0304 minThe Safety Pro Podcast6 Steps to an Effective HAZCOM Safety ProgramPowered by iReportSource I am on vacation! But, I still managed to get a quick episode out for all the awesome listeners. 6 Steps to an Effective Hazard Communication Program for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals! It's a good one! Get the document mentioned in this episode: Hazard Communication: Steps to an Effective Hazard Communication Program for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals Fact Sheet and Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals Email comments or questions to info@thesafetypropodcast.com. You can find m...2018-03-1920 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSafety for Tree TrimmersPowered by iReportSource Get the freebies mentioned in this episode HERE As I get ready to head to the beach for Spring Break (I will already be there when this episode drops!) I was thinking about some of the seasonal work we need doing at our homes as well as at our businesses. And that got me thinking about tree trimmers. And it hit me - when it comes to workplace safety, it is easy to overlook the folks that do some of this work, either at our homes or when we hire...2018-03-1218 minThe Safety Pro PodcastConfined Space Entry Safety Part 3: Rescue Teams Powered by iReportSource In the last couple of episodes, I dance around the rescue team parts of the standard. I want to get into that section here. Let’s start with an outside rescue option since a lot of folks go this route. If you recall, whenever you use outside resources you must evaluate a prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified. So you have to have done a hazard assessment first so that you can have a meaningful conversation wit...2018-03-0631 minThe Safety Pro PodcastConfined Spaces Pt 2 - Safety with Entry Permits Powered by iReportSource Get a SAMPLE PERMIT TEMPLATE HERE This is part 2 in a series about confined space entry, the requirements including training and entry procedures and we will wrap the series up with some tips, interpretations, and examples written programs. If you remember from the last episode I covered the basic definition of a confined space: * Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work * Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, s...2018-02-2529 minThe Safety Pro PodcastConfined Space Entry SafetyPowered by iReportSource I want to get into confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. I need to break this topic up into a couple of different episodes, beginning with a general introduction to terms, definitions, emergency response, and some training requirements before getting into specifics around the actual entry permits and entry procedures like monitoring in the next episode. Ok, so let’s first define the terms for our discussion: According to 29 CFR 1910.146, a confined space is ANY space that: * Is large enough and so configured that an employee ca...2018-02-1930 minThe Safety Pro PodcastLean SafetyJoin the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, I want to talk about Lean manufacturing principles and how they can help you transform safety in your organization. If you listen to this podcast regularly (and I hope you do!), you probably have heard me tell you to look at the tools the lean or quality folks use in your organization. And there is a good reason for that, and they CAN help you improve safety processes. I will reference two go...2018-02-1134 minThe Safety Pro PodcastIs Online Safety Training Effective?Online safety training has come a LONG way from what it was even 5 years ago. Technology like mobile devices and apps has made digesting information easier and more interactive. So in this episode I want to focus on what works best as far as online safety training goes, and what to avoid. Years ago, a model for training emerged called Adaptive Learning. I won’t bore you with the higher education definition of the term. Not because I don’t think any of you would understand it; of course you would! But because when we use...2018-02-0517 minThe Safety Pro PodcastA Process to Change Workplace Safety Culture Changing Safety Culture Requires a Framework! The link to the book mentioned in this episode can be found HERE In this episode, I want to talk about changing workplace culture. I have had a couple of episodes on Safety Culture already. And all of that still applies. Again, for the discussion let’s define the term: Culture is the character and personality of your organization. It's what makes your organization unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes. This is key: the values, traditions, beliefs, in...2018-01-3029 minThe Safety Pro PodcastIs that Workplace Safety Injury/Illness Work-related or Not?Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! As we know, the language of the OSH Act limits the recording requirements to injuries or illnesses that are "work-related." The Act uses but does not define this term. OSHA has interpreted the Act to mean that injuries and illnesses are work-related if events or exposures at work caused or contributed to the problem. Work-related injuries or illnesses may (1) occur at the employer's premises or (2) occur off the employer's premises when the employee was engaged in a wo...2018-01-2335 minThe Safety Pro PodcastSafety Meetings that SucceedBe sure to visit www.thesafetypropodcast.com and send emails to info@thesafetypropodcast.com Regular meetings can be beneficial to your business (if done right). In this episode I want to talk about meetings. Yes, the dreaded business meeting. But don’t worry, I have some great tips for you to follow so you can make sure your business meetings don’t put folks to sleep, turn employees off to being engaged, or make you look like a knucklehead! No matter why you are having the meeting, some simple rules apply; the meeting should be speci...2018-01-1642 minThe Safety Pro PodcastBloodborne Pathogens Program ReviewVisit www.thesafetypropodcast.com for more great workplace safety information. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. OSHA requires employers to protect employees who are occupationally exposed to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM). While most would associate exposure to bloodborne pathogens with healthcare workers, there are many other occupations, including first-aid team members, housekeeping personnel in some industries, and various other workers who may be at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standard applies to all occupational exposures in Genera...2018-01-0624 minThe Safety Pro PodcastEngaging Workers In Safetywww.thesafetypropodcast.com If you want to increase safety engagement between leadership (direct supervisors) and workers try asking what coaching leaders are already getting. Chances are HR is coaching front line supervisors on how to engage workers to increase morale, retention and productivity. Instead of reinventing the wheel, piggyback on what they are already doing. I have used the Gallup Survey information many times with many clients. It just works! Listen to this episode for details but you can get the one-pager of the 12 questions by clicking HERE. If you are SERIOUS about learning more...2017-12-2730 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCorrosives Safetywww.thesafetypropodcast.com Our exposure to corrosive chemicals in the workplace is more common than folks realize. Just think about the chemicals we use around the home! Safety, on and off the job, is key to managing the hazards associated with these chemicals. Listen to this episode to find out the most common safety hazards, types of corrosive chemicals and how to better prepare your employees for working with them. I also cover ANSI requirements for emergency eyewash stations and emergency showers, workplace safety best practices, OSHA requirements and I share some simple w...2017-12-1824 minThe Safety Pro PodcastMulti-Employer and Contractor SafetyPowered by iReportSource Increasingly, companies are using contract or temporary workers to perform work. This work ranges from maintenance and construction to security and even production-related tasks. It’s easy to pass off responsibility for contractor safety to someone else — particularly the contractor. Under the OSHA multi-employer worksite policy, citations may be issued to employers using temporary employees. OSHA’s multi-employer worksite citation policy states that on multi-employer worksites (in all industry sectors), more than one employer may be citable for a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA standard. A two-step process...2017-12-1151 minThe Safety Pro PodcastAerial Lifts, Powered Platforms and Scissor LiftsIn this episode, aerial lifts, powered platforms and scissor lifts - they all have slightly different requirements. Be sure to share your thoughts by sending a message to info@thesafetypropodcast.com Please visit our sponsors www.vppsimplified.com and the official floor marking and floor sign company of the podcast, www.mightylinetape.com/podcast2017-12-0436 minThe Safety Pro PodcastOSHA Outreach Training IssuesOutreach training was never supposed to replace required safety training under specific OSHA regulations. So what about contractors that we hire that simply produce the 10 or 30-hour OSHA Outreach training card? What questions do we ask? How do we verify they have had actual safety training beyond the OSHA Outreach Training Program? Listen as I tackle this topic. Be sure to drop me your thoughts by sending a message to info@thesafetypropodcast.com Please visit our sponsors www.vppsimplified.com and the official floor marking and floor sign company of the podcast, www.mightylinetape.com...2017-11-2333 minThe Safety Pro PodcastLearning From Safety Mistakes of Otherswww.thesafetypropodcast.com I often have folks share safety news stories or OSHA citations they hear about. Most of the time it's an odd curiosity and serves no other purpose than to shake our heads and say, "idiots!". What if we take this information and bring into our organizations and try to place ourselves in those situations? I do this all the time. It is a great way to learn from the mistakes of others. Everything from accidents, injuries and news about OSHA citations for alleged violation of workplace safety standards; I try...2017-11-1719 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCharting Your Safety CultureSpecial announcement! Mighty Line Floor Tape is now the official floor tape and floor marking company for the SafetyPro Podcast! All of your industrial floor marking needs in one place. Visit www.mightylinetape.com/podcast to learn more. Where are you on the culture maturity curve? How do you chart this? Click HERE to download the free graph and listen as I talk about the different levels of safety culture and how you can tell where your company is right now. Click HERE to join the email list! Send feedback and topic requests to info@t...2017-11-1035 minThe Safety Pro PodcastLet's Start Talking About Safety CultureMentioned in this episode: www.vppsimplified.com NIOSH TWH Workbook ANSI Z-10 Let's talk about culture. What culture do you want? What do you currently have? Look to 2 areas of focus for culture. Listen as I explain. email info@thesafetypropodcast.com 2017-11-0244 minThe Safety Pro PodcastCreating a 13-Week Roadmap for Safety ProjectsGet the 13-Week Roadmap journal I use: http://bit.ly/2sQ7NVm Staying focused can be hard. Listen as I describe the journal that helps me create a 13-week roadmap for projects, stay focused on what matters and track my progress along the way. The Self Journal can help you as a safety professional, check it out today here http://bit.ly/2sQ7NVm Dont' forget to HIT THE SUBSCRIBE button to get every episode. Send emails to info@thesafetypropodcast.com2017-10-2737 minThe Safety Pro PodcastIntro to The SafetyPro PodcastThis is the SafetyPro Podcast with Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM. Think of me as your personal safety professional! In this quick intro, I talk about my professional experience, background and what to expect from this podcast moving forward. I will cover real-world workplace safety and health management issues and how to implement safety and health program elements in your workplace. I will also tackle training issues, audits, safety trends, interview experts, and more! I will also provide bonus materials (downloadable tools) for you to use on the job! Things like safety talks, charts...2014-12-1904 min