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Safety NewzCelebrities Who Fell On And Off StageHow many times have you seen it? A music artist falling off the stage or on stage. In this episode Russ examines famous music artists like Post Malone, Madonna, and Paula Abdul's on-stage falls. Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves takes a nasty fall down the stairs. Find out what piece of wardrobe is to blame. football fans fell at this past years college national football game then players. SiFi stadiums has a major league serious slip-and-fall problem.2023-02-1425 min
Safety NewzDo Steel Sidewalk Plates Really Prevent Slips and Falls?In this episode Russ interviews Bill Davidson, President and CEO of SlipNot (www.slipnot.com) about the effectiveness of metal safety plate. You this this material everywhere, but does it really work? How to select which material is best for a given application.2023-02-1027 min
Safety NewzAre Gas Stoves Really Dangerous?In this episode Russ discusses the move to ban gas stoves. After all, aren't they are just fire generators? Russ also covers the recent loss of legendary guitarist Jeff beck who died from meningitis. What exactly is meningitis and how many people die from it? Finally, what color cars are the most dangerous to drive. The answer may surprise you!2023-02-0730 min
Safety NewzUncover The Costs of Everyday Accidents And What You Can Do About ThemIn this episode Russ interviews Jessie Singer, author of "There Are No Accidents. The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster-Who Profits and Who Pays The Price." Learn on most "accidents" are really not accidental, at least in the way you think. Most injuries are preventable! Learn how corporate America often disregards public safety and what you can do to protect yourself and those around you.2023-01-1946 min
Safety NewzFamous Celebrities Who Died in 2022 From an Accidental FallSafety Matters is Back and is now a YouTube channel! (@safetymatters) Join Russ and Tony as they discuss some of the famous celebrities who lost their lives this past year as a result of a fall and what are the odds of death that we all face. 2023-01-1726 min
Straight Talk – an ISSA PodcastThe Value and Impact of Cleaning Industry StandardsRuss Kendzior is the founder and the executive director of the National Floor Safety Institute (NSFI) and has been involved in more than 1,000 litigation claims in his 20+ years in the industry. Industry assets that have helped him are "standards" such as produced by NSFI, among other organizations.In this episode of Straight Talk!, Kendzior describes the journey of creating standards to how they should be used and the impact they have for professionals who work in the industry.2022-07-1214 minStraight Talk – an ISSA PodcastThe High Cost of Oil and Rising Insurance PremiumsWith flooring, oil build-up can be an issue, creating slippery situations. Then, if claims are filed, insurance premiums go up. They rarely go down. Understanding what causes slippery floors and then working to avoid them is critical considering both protecting people along with the cost of litigation.Russ Kendzior is the founder and the executive director of the National Floor Safety Institute (NSFI) and has been involved in more than 1,000 litigation claims in his 20+ years in the industry. In this segment of Straight Talk!, he outlines what it takes to control insurance premiums and, with some effort...2022-06-2214 minStraight Talk – an ISSA PodcastFloor Testing for Safety: Do You REALLY Want to Know the Results?Russ Kendzior is the founder and chairman of NFSI, and in this episode of Straight Talk! he discusses the testing methods and protocols the industry uses to see just how slippery and how potentially dangerous a floor may be. Surprisingly, he discloses that some want to put their head in the sand and not know how potentially dangerous their floors are, and some want to hide the data if it comes back negative.2022-05-1318 minStraight Talk – an ISSA PodcastDemystifying Litigation on Slip, Trip, and Fall Legal IssuesRuss Kendzior is the chairman and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and is called to be an expert witness for legal issues, for both plaintiffs and defendants. In this episode of Straight Talk!, he outlines what those involved in litigation should know and offers three solid tips that building service contractors can embrace to stay out of the courtroom.2022-04-0710 minStraight Talk – an ISSA PodcastThe Wet Look on Floors: Just How Expensive Is It?Anyone who works with floor maintenance and cleaning wants the absolute best appearance, and for some floors, that’s to create what we call “the wet look” or shiny finish. When you achieve that, you are pretty pleased and proud of yourself or your crew. Besides the appearance, there’s more to consider. Russ Kendzior, chairman and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), explains real-world scenarios that highlight the litigation that can emerge from a simple spill.2022-03-1017 minStraight Talk – an ISSA PodcastISSA and NFSI Discuss $150 Billion in Litigation Nightmares the Cleaning Industry Can AvoidRuss Kendzior is the founder and chairman of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and knows there are no winners in litigation that is estimated at approximately $150 billion annually. In this episode of Straight Talk!, Kendzior describes the state of the industry regarding floor safety, slips, trips, and falls, and how both ISSA and NFSI can team up to bring awareness of important issues.2022-02-2512 min
Safety And Risk SuccessSafety & Risk Success Show: Russ Kendzior on slip safety in the USARuss Kendzior, "America's Slip-and-Fall Guy", joins Christian Harris on this episode of the Slip Safety Show. Russ is the President of Traction Experts, Inc. and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). He is a nationally acclaimed lecturer, author and legal consultant. Christian and Russ compare and contrast their experiences of what happens in the field of slip safety in the USA and UK, from the cost of claims to their frequency, as well as how testing is performed and on what frequency. Th...2020-12-311h 07
Safety NewzSafety Matters with Russ KendziorSeason two final program. Russ shares stories from some of his past slip, trip and fall cases and interviews Brent Johnson from Traction Auditing, L.L.C. about the importance of testing floors.2020-11-2546 min
Safety NewzSafety Matters with Russ KendziorRuss speaks with former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Ed Foulkes about workplace safety.2020-11-2545 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorRuss talks public safety with U.S. congressional candidate Beth Van Duyne and the growing problem of clergy sexual abuse with Zach Hiner, Executive Director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)2020-10-3145 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorRuss talks with Danny Smith from the SafeStart company about how being distracted can increase the risk of an accident. 2020-10-1746 min
Safety NewzBeth Van Dyne InterviewWant to know where your elected officials stand on public safety! Russ interviews Texas District 24 U.S. House of Representative candidate Beth Van Duyne.2020-10-1245 min
Safety NewzMissouri Employers Mutual Insurance PodcastRuss is interviewed by the Missouri Mutual Insurance Company about the growing slip, trip and fall problem their policyholders are facing.2020-10-0538 min
Safety NewzOctober 3, 2020Russ talks about public policy with two City of Southlake City Council candidates.2020-10-0344 min
Safety NewzSeptember 26, 2020Russ talks about drinking water safety with internationally recognized water expert and NY Times best selling author Seth Siegel2020-09-2845 min
Safety NewzSeptember 19, 2020Russ talks about fire safety standards with NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauly.2020-09-2041 min
Take The LeadSlip And Fall Prevention With Russell Kendzior And Tapping Overlooked Potential With Shelton BanksWe have a fascinating relationship with slips and falls. On the one hand, who doesn’t love to have a good laugh watching fail videos on YouTube? On the other hand, slip and falls account for an incredible percentage of accidental deaths in the US and in the world. This is increasingly becoming a serious and pressing issue as the population ages, with more people being at risk of slip and fall injuries. Doing some good work in this regard is slip and fall expert and prevention advocate, Russell Kendzior, founder of the National Floor Safety Institute and President of...2020-09-0256 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-08-3145 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses matters of safety in the news.2020-08-2545 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-08-2545 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-08-2548 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-08-0249 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matter Show with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-07-2642 min
Safety NewzThe Safety Matters with Russ KendziorJoin America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.2020-07-2145 min
Safety NewzWelcome to Season Two of The Slip and Fall Guy Podcast!!Due to the growing success of the podcast world-wide Russ announces his new Safety Matters radio which debuted on July 18th on AM 660 KSKY in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.2020-07-2131 minSafety NewzWhat is the "Standard of Care" in a Slip, Trip and Fall Lawsuit?In a slip and fall lawsuit the Plaintiff has to prove that the Defendant violated the "Standard of Care" and was negligent. But what exactly is the standard of care in a slip,trip and fall lawsuit? Russ discusses the differences between laws, codes, and standards and how they can serve as the basis for defining the standard of care in a slip, trip and fall lawsuit.2020-01-1731 minSafety NewzSlip, Trip, and Fall Lawsuits. The Defendants ViewMost slip, trip, and fall lawsuits are not fraudulent! But just because your hurt does not mean the property owner was negligent. Join Russ as he talks with defense attorney and former Galveston County District Attorney Charles Dunkel about slip, trip and fall litigation. 2019-08-3042 minSafety NewzSlip, Trip and Fall Litigation. The Defendants ViewMost slip, trip and fall lawsuits are not fraudulent! But just because your hurt does not mean the property owner was negligent. Join Russ as he talks with defense attorney and former Galveston County Assistant District Attorney Charles Dunkel about slip, trip and fall litigation.2019-08-2334 minSafety NewzAttorney Charles Dunkel Talks About Slip, Trip, and Fall LitigationMost slip, trip and fall lawsuits are not fraudulent! But just because your hurt does not automatically mean the property owner was negligent. Join Russ as he talks with defense attorney and former Galveston County Assistant District Attorney Charles Dunkel about slip, trip and fall litigation. 2019-08-1633 minSafety NewzPreventing Workplace Slips Trips andf FallsRuss speaks with Kim Shambrook, the National Safety Council's Senior Director of Workplace Training & Consulting about preventing workplace slips, trips and falls.2019-08-0820 minSafety NewzYoung Swimmers Slip and Fall NightmareYou think only the elderly get hurt from accidental falls? Think again! America's Slip and Fall Guy Russ Kendzior talks with a college bound swimmer whose life forever changed after she slipped and fell at her high schools swimming pool.2019-08-0820 minSafety NewzSlip and Fall GuyJoin America's Slip and Fall Guy Russ Kendzior as he discusses the concept behind the Slip and Fall Guy podcast.2019-08-0811 min
WhoWhatWhy's PodcastsThe Mueller Report: Further Proof That a Savior Isn’t ComingA conversation with author and activist Sarah Kendzior about just how bad things are.2019-04-1919 min
WhoWhatWhy's PodcastsRadioWhoWhatWhy: Voter Suppression May Be the Most Important Issue of 2018Popular author and journalist Sarah Kendzior looks at the many battles ahead to combat voter suppression in 2018.2018-01-1817 min