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Inside NC LaborInside NC Labor: Episode 68Episode 68 features Kisha Scotton, wage and hour administrator, and Adriana Jordan, executive assistant to bureau administrator discussing what the responsibilities of the wage and hour bureau are at NCDOL.
2024-02-1430 minInside NC LaborInside NC Labor: Episode 66Episode 66 features Lee Peacock, West Compliance bureau chief, as he breaks down the history of Toys for Tots and provides insight into how the NCDOL has made an impact on the growth in toy collection across the state. He also provides important updates on this year's toy drive.
2024-01-2315 minInside NC LaborInside NC Labor: Episode 64Tune in to episode 64 of Inside NC Labor where we sit down
with Nicole Brown, east compliance bureau chief, as she discusses her time with
NCDOL and the significance of compliance and occupational safety and health.
2023-11-0812 minInside NC LaborInside NC Labor: Episode 63Episode 63 features special guests Phil Hooper, deputy commissioner of Standards and Inspections; Beau Thomas, bureau chief of the Mine and Quarry Bureau; Bryan Hoilman, Mine and Quarry Bureau; Dan Mattfield, Mine and Quarry Bureau and
Marcia Page, administrative assistant of the Mine and Quarry Bureau as they discuss the role and importance of the Mine and Quarry Bureau at NCDOL.
2023-10-0418 minInside NC LaborInside NC Labor: Episode 60
Episode 60 features special guests, Greg Maready, Jason Walker and Mike Coates from the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) of the Carolinas Chapter and Cory Dunphy, NCDOL-ETTA as they discuss trench and excavation operations, the Trench Safety Taskforce (TEST Group) and Trench Safety Stand-Down week.
2023-04-0526 min
WCNC Charlotte To GoConstruction worker electrocuted at Charlotte airport: Wednesday, July 27A construction worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport died when they were electrocuted over the weekend, officials said. The North Carolina Department of Labor confirmed the incident happened around midnight Sunday. A spokesperson for the NCDOL said the worker was an employee of Rosendin Electric. An investigation surrounding the incident is underway by the Occupational Safety and Health Division. NCDOL officials said it may take several months to complete the investigation. The worker who died has not been identified.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-worker-electrocuted-investigation/275-e06d043e-ba70-4029-895...
2022-07-2709 min
Inside NC LaborInside NC Labor Episode 52Episode 52 features Karen Miller, one of the family owners of Denton Farmpark and Greg Davis, one of NCDOL's Boiler Safety Bureau supervisors onsite at the SouthEast Old Threshers Reunion in Denton, NC. Miller discussed the origins of Denton Farm Park and purpose behind the SouthEast Old Threshers Reunion and Davis discussed the role that NCDOL's Boiler Safety Bureau has at the event.
2022-07-0509 minInside NC LaborHarriet Hopkins, REDB administratorEpisode 48 features Harriet Hopkins, REDB administrator, as she discusses NCDOL's Mediation Settlement Conference Program for REDA complaints.
2022-02-1132 min
WASU Afternoon News UpdatesAM News Break 11/11/21In local news, The Hound Ear Club will receive a fine totaling around $46,000 after an employee died from falling off a roof back in May of this year. The Watauga Democrat reports that the North Carolina Department of Labor filed two separate citations. One for not ensuring every employee that was more than four-feet off the ground was “protected by one or more of the following: guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall protection systems." The other citation filed stated that The Hound Ear Club did not provide a proper personal fall protection system training. The Hound Ears cl...
2021-11-1404 minInside NC LaborJennifer Haigwood, Administration and Governmental AffairsEpisode 32 features Jennifer Haigwood, director of governmental affairs, discussing how NCDOL is involved with the N.C. Human Trafficking Commission and her new role in the organization.
2020-02-2812 minInside NC LaborCarolina Star Safety ConferenceEpisode 23 features special guests Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry; Amanda Scott, president of the Carolina Star Board; Carey West, member of the Carolina Star Board; and LaMont Smith, NCDOL recognition program manager. This episode was recorded the during the Carolina Star Safety Conference in Greensboro.
2019-10-0427 minInside NC LaborLee Peacock, Drone ProgramEpisode 21 features special guest Lee Peacock, OSH district supervisor, discussing NCDOL's drone program.
2019-09-0633 minInside NC LaborKevin Beauregard, OSH director Episode 19 features special guest Kevin Beauregard, director of the NCDOL Occupational Safety and Health Division, discussing the Safe + Sound campaign.
2019-08-1417 minInside NC LaborJeff Wilson, Graphic DesignEpisode 18 features special guest Jeff Wilson, Publications, discussing the Labor Ledger, logo, elevator certificates and other graphic designs he has been apart of during his time at NCDOL.
2019-08-1410 minInside NC LaborAlliance Series: Wes Sells, safety coordinator for B.R.S. Inc. and member of the National Utility Contractors AssociationSpecial guest Wes Sells, safety coordinator for B.R.S. Inc. and member of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) discusses the alliance with NCDOL and the upcoming Trench Safety Stand-Down.
2019-06-1410 minInside NC LaborRaleigh Construction ForumEpisode 13 features special guests Marcy Collyer, NCDOL's Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau; Wendy Shepherd, Southeastern OTI Education Center; Roger Richards, Sanders Utility Construction Co.; Brett Sondergard, United Rentals; Ron Adams, Baker Roofing.
2019-05-2015 minInside NC LaborAlliance Series: Bill Stricker of Carolinas AGCThe episode features special guest Bill Stricker of Carolinas AGC, a partner of NCDOL.
2019-05-1313 minInside NC LaborAlliance Series: Wendy Laing, NCSU IES;Matt Thompson, Safety and Health Council of NC; and Marcy Collyer, ETTASpecial guests Wendy Laing, NC State Industry Expansion Solutions; Matt Thompson, Safety and Health Council of NC; and Marcy Collyer, NCDOL's Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau, as they talk about the alliance between the entities as well as the Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Certificate Program (MESH).
2019-04-1816 minInside NC LaborNick Vincelli, NCDOL LibrarianSpecial Guest Nick Vincelli shares important information and common misconceptions about the NCDOL library, as well as what it is like being the sole librarian.
2019-04-0512 min
2019-04-0123 minInside NC LaborTommy Petty, Elevator and Amusement Device BureauTommy Petty, of NCDOL's Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau, talks about his experience with the Department of Labor, the new chairlifts at Beech Mountain, and what it takes to inspect elevators and amusement devices in North Carolina.
Hosts:Natalie Bouchard, Mary Katherine Revels, Dolores Quesenberry
2019-03-2708 min
Inside NC LaborBeth Rodman of the Agricultural Safety and Health BureauSpecial guest Beth Rodman, of the Agricultural Safety and Health (ASH) Bureau, talks Gold Star Growers and migrant farm housing in North Carolina.
2019-03-0814 min
Inside NC LaborBoiler Safety Bureau's Don KinneySpecial guest Don Kinney, assistant bureau chief of the Boiler Safety Bureau, discuses the "hidden in plain sight" aspect of boiler safety and why it is so important that boilers and pressure vessels are regulated.
Hosts: Natalie Bouchard, Dolores Quesenberry
2019-02-2211 min
Inside NC LaborSafety Award Coordinator Eursula JoynerSpecial guest Eursula Joyner, Safety Award Coordinator, discuses building a season, traveling all across NC and the importance (and fun) of the safety award banquets.
Hosts: Natalie Bouchard, Dolores Quesenberry and Mary Katherine Revels
2019-02-0816 min
Inside NC LaborSurvey Manager Todd McNoldyTodd breaks down the injury and illness rate in North Carolina.
Hosts: Dolores Quesenberry, Mary Katherine Revels, Natalie Bouchard
2019-01-2811 min
Inside NC LaborElevator and Amusement Device Bureau's Tommy PettyTommy Petty, of NCDOL's Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau, talks about his experience with the Department of Labor, the new chairlifts at Beech Mountain, and what it takes to inspect elevators and amusement devices in North Carolina.
Hosts:Natalie Bouchard, Mary Katherine Revels, Dolores Quesenberry
2019-01-1108 min
Inside NC LaborConsultative Services Bureau Chief Kevin O'BarrKevin O'Barr talks about the Consultative Services Bureau and the Occupational Safety and Health Division in North Carolina.
Host: Dolores Quesenberry
Guest: Kevin O'Barr
2018-12-2811 min
Inside NC LaborLabor Commissioner Cherie BerrySpecial guest Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry discusses the pronunciation of her name, the workplace injury and illness rate's steady decline and why she decided to run for office.
Dolores Quesenberry, Mary Katherine Revels, Natalie Bouchard
2018-12-1410 min
Inside NC Labor"Why Does The Department of Labor Need a Podcast?"The Communications Division at the N.C. Department of Labor introduces the podcast and the department.
Hosts: Dolores Quesenberry, Mary Katherine Revels, Natalie Bouchard
2018-11-3008 min