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Build Your SuccessFrom Receptionist to Risk Specialist: Sondra Lavoie’s JourneyIn this episode of the Build Your Success podcast, hostBrian welcomes guest Sondra Lavoie, VP and Risk Specialist for Sompo Group, and a Board Member for Safety Professionals. Sondra discusses her definition of leadership, emphasizingthe importance of leading by example and doing the right thing even when it's unpopular.She shares her journey from an HVAC company receptionist to a safety professional with various educational qualifications and certifications. Sondra highlights her involvement in industry events, mentalhealth initiatives at conferences, and the importance of technology such as AI in safety. The discussion...
2025-09-0223 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 08: My Big Safety Challenge with David Musgrave, DekraThis week on My Big Safety Challenge, we sit down with David Musgrave. With a background in psychology, specifically in autism spectrum disorder and neurodiversity, David brings a human-centered lens to the safety world. Now serving as the Senior Vice President of DEKRA North America, he helps companies move beyond outdated thinking and platitudes to create lasting cultural changes. He even tracks worn-out phrases in what he playfully calls his list of “Dinosaur Safety Sentiments.”David isn’t afraid to ask for the big things. He challenges the people he works with and believes technical jargon should stay w...
2025-08-1851 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 7: My Big Safety Challenge with Shelley Baber, EatonShelley Baber, CSP, began her career chasing perfection. She wanted to make an immediate impact and thought that if something wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t right. But after 25 years in the field, now serving as EHS Director for Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Division, she’s learned that real progress is made through baby steps, or, as she puts it, “Don’t let no progress get in the way of any progress.”In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Shelley shares the lessons that have shaped her journey, starting with the power of building relat...
2025-08-0443 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 06: My Big Safety Challenge with Heather MacDougall, Lawyer / Advisory Board Member, Trio MobilHeather MacDougall, a lawyer and advisory board member, was in Washington, D.C., when an offer to join the National Labor Relations Board under the Bush Administration changed her career trajectory forever.A lawyer? On a safety and leadership podcast? It makes perfect sense, just trust us.While she didn’t get that position, she did shortly thereafter become the Chief Counsel to the Chairman at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, eventually becoming Commissioner of the Council before joining Amazon as the Chief Safety Officer.See, we told you it would st...
2025-07-2146 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 05: My Big Safety Challenge with Marty Lalick, ESPNOne of the more admirable, yet often overlooked, qualities of the safety profession is the spirit of camaraderie that exists even among industry competitors. As Marty Lalick, CSP, Associate Director at ESPN, shares in this episode of My Big Safety Challenge: “There are no trade secrets [in safety].”This mindset of partnership is woven throughout the conversation, as Marty discusses the tremendous value of openly sharing safety best practices with other broadcast studios—a lesson he has carried through his 27 years of experience spanning environmental cleanup, rapid response, construction, manufacturing, and now television broadcasting.How does s...
2025-07-0742 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 04: My Big Safety Challenge with Will Hewett, Genii Earth LLCHow many people is it acceptable to hurt at work?That’s a question Will Hewett, Co-Founder & Director of Genii Earth LLC, learned from a colleague and incorporated into his own consultations. In 20 years of safety leadership consulting, where he reshapes the way people think about safety leadership, he’s never heard any other answer than zero.That idea drew Will to safety leadership consulting more than 23 years ago. He says that, while he never intended to become involved in the world of safety, it’s the way the safety industry treats employees like people, with h...
2025-06-2350 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 03: My Big Safety Challenge with Alaina Ziegler, Lewis ServicesAlaina Ziegler, CSP, wants you to become a listener.In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Alaina, Vice President of Safety & Human Performance at Lewis Services, unpacks why listening is much more effective when you’re listening to understand, not to respond.Overseeing the safety of a dispersed, multilingual workforce across multiple states, Alaina faces communication challenges daily. That’s why her team leans into creative tech solutions like video messaging and equipping trucks with iPads to keep everyone connected and informed.Additionally, you’ll hear Alaina shed light on why safety often...
2025-06-0950 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05 Episode 02: Lisa Brooks, Nexus HSEIn this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, we sit down with Lisa Brooks, Principal at NexusHSE and a pioneer in the field of ergonomics, to explore what she calls “operational intelligence.” For Lisa, it’s not just a buzzword, it’s a philosophy that bridges leadership and the front-line worker through active listening, relationship-building, and a willingness to get your boots dirty.Lisa shares stories from her groundbreaking work in ergonomics, reveals how mathematics and sports shaped her approach to safety, and challenges us to rethink what it really means to understand the work. Tune in to hear...
2025-05-2749 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05, Episode 01: Sammy Davis, Papa JohnsTo begin the season, we sit down with Sammy Davis, PhD, CSP, Gr.IOSH—Vice President of Safety & Security at Papa John’s International. Like many safety professionals, Sammy’s path to safety wasn’t a straight line. Originally setting out to become a trauma surgeon before working as a paramedic and eventually in the construction industry, Sammy received a letter from Indiana University’s safety program that launched a career completely different than the one he intended and reshaped how he leads, mentors, and empowers others. Join us for this episode to hear how that unexpected pivot has...
2025-05-1246 min
My Big Safety ChallengeMy Big Safety Challenge- Season 05 TrailerGet ready—My Big Safety Challenge returns Monday, May 12!Host Merle Heckman is back, joined this season by new co-host John Fischer. Together, they’ll dive into fresh conversations with inspiring guests, tackling real leadership challenges and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.Don’t miss a moment—subscribe now and be part of the journey!
2025-05-0804 min
Basket CaseFor me, this is medicineWestern science gives us names for the things that we know – the things that we can see and feel and touch. But it’s always been skeptical of the things we can’t measure. This skepticism dates back to Europeans’ first contact with indigenous cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and the unfamiliar medicine that they found there. Today in the west, those healing modalities are often still characterized as “alternative.” Mexico City-based integrative psychiatrist Dr. Carmen Amezcua is passionate about psychedelic plant medicine – treatments that are still stigmatized and misunderstood, even though they’ve been shown to be effec...
2025-03-1145 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 07- Michael Langston, Clean EarthFor Michael Langston, Vice President of ES&H at Clean Earth, safety boils down to one simple premise: Make sure the employees know the rules. Make sure the rules make sense. Make sure they’re applicable.It seems easy enough, but as Michael quickly discovered as a young Industrial Hygienist at a steel factory, updating policies and procedures designed to protect the worker isn’t always met with acceptance. Change can be difficult, but Michael suspects some of the resistance to change lies within the safety industry itself—a field he feels sometimes pushes rules and expectations that d...
2025-01-3145 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 06- Sandra Merritt, MoogWould a workplace tragedy fundamentally alter your perspective on your career? For Sandra Merritt, CSP, ASP, a workplace fatality became a pivotal moment that redefined her career—and her purpose.In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Sandra recounts how the loss of a colleague, which left a four-year-old child fatherless, stirred her to shift her career from environmental management and compliance to the world of safety. Now the Global Health & Safety Manager at Moog, Sandra—known affectionally as Safety Sandy—shares how experiencing a workplace fatality shaped her hands-on approach to safety. Join us as...
2025-01-1743 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 05- Autumn Crum, XylemFor most people, witnessing a chemical spill would be a harrowing experience—but for others, it ignites a passion. We tend to call those people safety professionals. Autumn Crum is one such person who, after witnessing a lab spill while shadowing a safety professional at West Virginia University, instantly knew she had found her calling. The intricacies of managing risk and protecting people captivated her, setting her on a career she never knew she wanted. Today, as the Director of Global EHS at Xylem, Autumn is in the business of preventing those types of accidents. A self-described “cont...
2025-01-0342 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 04- Michelle Gladieux, Gladieux ConsultingCommunication. Its importance is a common theme in the safety industry, but how to properly communicate eludes so many of us—on and off the job. Michelle Gladieux is here to fix that. Founder of Gladieux Consulting and author of Communicate with Courage, Michelle is the go-to communication expert for everyone from NFL players to C-suite executives who want to improve how they communicate.In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Michelle shares her insightful journey toward recognizing the critical role of communication—starting in elementary school when she corrected her teachers on how to properly enga...
2024-12-2040 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 03: Andrew Wehr, T. MarzettiWhat does it take to thrive across industries as diverse as healthcare, automotive, and food service? For Andrew Wehr, CSP, it’s all about building—whether it’s safety departments, cultures, or relationships. In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Andrew shares the twists and turns of a career he never planned for but has come to love.Starting with his pivot in college from a medical path to environmental sciences, Andrew takes us on a journey through his roles at a refinery, in retail safety, healthcare, and beyond—all the way to his current position as Corpo...
2024-12-0649 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 02: Becky Hickman, RoSPAOn this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, we are thrilled to welcome our first international guest—Becky Hickman. Becky serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)—one of the United Kingdom’s oldest charity organizations dedicated to safeguarding lives and preventing serious injuries both on and off the job. With over 20 years of experience in occupational health and safety, Becky is a champion of the idea that good work is good for people. She’s passionate about shining light on the unsung heroes of the safety profession—those perf...
2024-11-2246 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 04 Episode 01: John Fischer, Duke EnergyLike many safety professionals, John Fischer, CSP, sort of fell into the field. When first approached about a safety role and asked about lockout/tagout (LOTO), he wondered what the lottery had to do with safety.Now, 25 years later, John is the Director of Environmental Strategy and Corporate EHS at the Duke Energy Corporation. John has spent those 25 years between consulting and the energy sectors, gaining valuable experience and insights into the safety profession and the proper ways to get buy-in from the front-line to the C-suite.In this episode, John explains the three components...
2024-11-0849 min
My Big Safety ChallengeMy Big Safety Challenge Season 4 TrailerSeason 4 of My Big Safety Challenge is here! Joining host Merle Heckman this season is Jay Harf, Vice President of EHS&S at Xylem. Listen to the trailer and get a sneak peek of what to expect from season 4.
2024-11-0106 min
My Big Safety ChallengeBonus Episode: One Year of Safety Leadership LessonsJoin Merle Heckman, Master Trainer at Dale Carnegie, and all three guest hosts from seasons one, two, and three of the “My Big Safety Challenge” podcast. The team will talk through some of the inspiring guests and stories covered through the podcast. You'll walk away from this episode with valuable leadership and influence lessons that you can implement in your daily work.
2024-09-2756 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 09: Keith Mercurio, Ethical Influence Global, Part 2Have you ever thought about how well you listen to others? Keith Mercurio is back for the second part of episode eight of My Big Safety Challenge, where he reveals how something as simple as being a generous listener can have a profound effect on how we perceive and how we are perceived. Keith illustrates this through his father, an English teacher of 35 years, detailing how in all those years, he never once complained about a student. His father saw what his students were capable of, saw them as big, saw the best in them...
2024-09-0639 min
Facility RockstarsSafety, Collaboration, and Culture - Jeffrey Kaminski- Facility Rockstars - Episode # 026In this episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert interviews Jeff Kaminski, an EH&S expert with 25 years of experience. Jeff shares insights from his career, including roles at Biogen and Sanofi, and his current position as Associate Director and Head of EH&S at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. He discusses key lessons learned, such as the value of diverse perspectives, effective communication, and collaboration in facility management. Jeff highlights the critical role of EH&S in problem-solving and maintaining safety compliance and offers best practices for regulatory visits and cross-functional team engagement. He also addresses t...
2024-09-0532 min
Facility RockstarsSafety, Collaboration, and Culture - Jeffrey Kaminski - Facility Rockstars - Episode # 026In this episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert interviews Jeff Kaminski, an EH&S expert with 25 years of experience. Jeff shares insights from his career, including roles at Biogen and Sanofi, and his current position as Associate Director and Head of EH&S at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. He discusses key lessons learned, such as the value of diverse perspectives, effective communication, and collaboration in facility management. Jeff highlights the critical role of EH&S in problem-solving and maintaining safety compliance and offers best practices for regulatory visits and cross-functional team engagement. He also addresses t...
2024-09-0531 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 08: Keith Mercurio, Ethical Influence Global, Part 1Have you ever purchased a new car, only to suddenly notice the same make and model is everywhere on the road? There hasn’t been a sudden influx in the number of people driving the same car—it’s a natural cognitive response resulting from how we focus. In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Keith Mercurio, CEO & Founder of Ethical Influence Global, delves into the science behind how what we focus on grows bigger, and eventually, we become what we focus on. Keith’s expertise spans speaking, coaching, training, and consulting, with a focus on helping...
2024-08-3050 min
Oilfield TalkEp032 – BONUS - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TXEp032 – BONUS - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX
This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…
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2024-08-1826 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 07: Perry Logan, Health and Safety Leadership Partners LLCPerry Logan, Ph.D., seemed destined to be a leader in the safety industry. Growing up in the Florida Keys during the 1970s and 80s, Perry often accompanied his father, an underwater welder—a job known for its extreme danger—to work, seeing firsthand at a young age the dangers of the profession. He recalls his dad attending diving school in preparation for the job with 8 other divers, and within a decade, half of them had tragically lost their lives on the job.Perry credits his father’s acute sense of hazards, often emphasizing when he really needed...
2024-08-161h 02
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 06: Marni Hogen, MortensonAs the Vice President of Health and Safety at Mortenson, a leading construction company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marni Hogen has worked to create a safety culture that emphasizes personal connections, open communication, and employee empowerment. Marni believes that everyone in an organization, regardless of role or job title, has a responsibility for safety, and to truly create an effective safety culture, you must “make safety personal.”In this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, Marni shares her journey into the safety field, highlighting the critical role of mental health within the construction industry. She discusses how buil...
2024-08-0244 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 05: Tyler Lorenzen, PurisTyler Lorenzen, CEO of Puris—a plant-based food company dedicated to restoring knowledge, control, and trust within the food system—believes that in order to save people, we have to save food. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because Tyler spent his Saturdays in college playing quarterback for the University of Connecticut before joining the New Orleans Saints, winning a Superbowl with the team in 2009. Tyler uses the leadership skills he learned on the field to hone his role as CEO, emphasizing the importance of a team-first culture: “A winning culture is how do you win as a tea...
2024-07-2642 min
Oilfield TalkEp031 – Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TXEp031 - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX
This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…
There is also a video posted to the Oilfield Talk YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@OilfieldTalk
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Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…
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2024-07-221h 00
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 04: Rene Rodriguez, Keynote Speaker and CEO of VolentumAs a keynote speaker, leadership advisor, sales expert, author, and speaker coach, Rene Rodriguez and his company Volentum have trained more than 100,000 people in applying behavioral psychology and neuroleadership methodologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change.So, what does Rene and his company have to do with safety?On this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, you’ll learn how Rene has become a trusted advisor to the leadership teams at 3M and Cargill, among others. In a world of short attention spans and endless content, Rene delves into th...
2024-07-1256 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 03: Allison Montgomery, Applied MaterialsAllison Montgomery, Vice President of EHS at Applied Materials, isn’t one to shy away from challenges. Upon graduating high school a year early, Allison enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps because, as she puts it, she’s a bit of a risk taker, and she wanted to choose the branch she thought would be an excellent challenge. Join us for Episode 3 of My Big Safety Challenge and hear how Allison uses her experience in the military to teach teamwork, perseverance, and patience. You’ll also learn how Allison leads with curiosity and how her love of ani...
2024-06-2847 min
Oilfield TalkEp030 – Part 2 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools – LegendThe stories continue… another hour with Mr. Morris Fleming
https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/
Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:
“Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is a...
2024-06-261h 03
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 02: Dr. John Holland, Venture Logistics“When people know you care, they’re going to care too.”A bachelor’s degree in communications, a master’s in leadership education, and a doctorate in training and development may not sound like the traditional path to a 37-year career in logistics safety, but for Dr. John Holland, they were steps that would lead to a vocation that, as he puts it, “loves and gets him out of bed in the morning.” Now the Safety Director at Venture Logistics, John discovered his affinity for safety while on a course he thought would lead him to a career in Huma...
2024-06-1444 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 03 Episode 01: Anthony Miller, Sunbelt RentalsWelcome to the Season 3 premiere of My Big Safety Challenge, produced by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and Dale Carnegie (DC). In this episode, we are joined by Anthony Miller, CSP, Vice President of Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.—a leader in the equipment rental industry with over 1,200 locations, 18,000 team members, and 70 safety professionals. With more than 26 years of industry experience, Anthony speaks about the importance of consistency, using technology and data to predict results, and transforming safety messaging from an email or PDF into a story that resonates. When deciding how best to teach employees about exposure risk, An...
2024-05-3145 min
Oilfield TalkEp029 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools - LegendEp029 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools - Legend
https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/
Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:
“Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is a...
2024-05-271h 02My Big Safety ChallengeMy Big Safety Challenge Season 3 TrailerSeason 3 of My Big Safety Challenge is back! Host Merle Heckman is joined this season by Jason Kunz as co-host. This season will include more great guests who will share leadership challenges and lessons learned. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode!
2024-05-2408 min
Illusion of SafetySafety certifications- worth the hype? with Ben Andrew, Ed.D, CSPBen Andrew, Ed.D, CSP joins us for this episode of the Illusion of Safety. Ben began his safety career in the Navy and is currently the Chief of Safety & Emergency Managment at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Ben is also a BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) Ambassador. We discuss the benefits of obtaining BCSP certifications, his career in safety, and his research on transitioning from the miliary to civilian work.
Connect with Dr. Ben Andrew on LinkedIn and subscribe to his weekly newletter, "Sunday Night Reignite".
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2024-05-2040 min
Oilfield TalkEp028 – Hobbs Sun Newspaper Interviews "Oilfield Talk"Andy Brosig, Senior Reporter / Photographer
While attending New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) to learn about their Lease Pumper Program, someone (unbeknownst to Me) contacted the Hobbs Sun Newspaper about possibly doing an interview with me.
In walks Mr. Andy with his large DSL Camera hung around his neck and notepad in hand. Exactly what you would expect from a news man.
We both recorded His interview of me… that resulted in a Front Page article for Oilfield Talk (a first!).
Hope you enjoy learning just a little more about Oilfield Talk.
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2024-04-3023 min
Berkeley TalksThe future of psychedelic scienceIn Berkeley Talks episode 195, UC Berkeley professors discuss how and why psychedelic substances first evolved, the effects they have in the human brain and mind, and the mechanism behind their potential therapeutic role."If it's true that the therapeutic effects are in part because we're returning to this state of susceptibility, and vulnerability, and ability to learn from our environment similar to childhood," says psychology Professor Gül Dölen, "then if we just focus on the day of the trip and don't instead also focus our therapeutic efforts on those weeks after, where the critical period is p...
2024-04-191h 02
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 06: Eli Friedman, Tech Industry“Identify what people are good at; find opportunities for them to engage and grow.”Eli Friedman, EHS leader for a worldwide technology company, offers insight from a sustainability and safety journey that has taken him from offshore rigs to the apparel industry and now high tech, with a law school stop along the way. He shares his passion for psychological safety and his experience with overcoming cultural barriers by emphasizing principles like empathy, trust, finding common ground, and taking an interest in others.
2024-02-1645 min
Illusion of SafetyHow can an engineering perspective impact safety? with Matthew HerronMatthew Herron, MS, PE, CSP, CPE joins us for a conversation on engineering and safety. Matt is currently the Lead Safety Engineer at Southwest Research Institute, a BCSP Ambassador, and the ASSP Region III Vice President.
We discuss how an engineering mindset emphasizes prevention through design. Matt also gives advice on how to communicate with all levels of an organization and how to find mentorship for new safety professionals.
February 18-24, 2024 is Engineers Week, with this year's theme being, "Welcome to the Future" - we think this episode is a perfect introduction to kick off...
2024-02-1229 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 05: Steve Myers, Amy's KitchenSince 2019 Steve Myers has been the Director, Risk & Safety at Amy’s Kitchen. Under Steve’s leadership, Amy’s has seen five straight years of improved safety performance. In 2023, the company attained its best safety record to date. Prior to specializing in safety, Steve was in private practice as a workers compensation defense attorney in California. His years of experience in workers compensation claims led to a deep understanding of the injuries that had the greatest impact on employees as well as the solutions required to mitigate risks. Steve is a safety champion and works to foster a positive safety...
2024-02-0245 min
Illusion of SafetyWhat is ethical behavior? with Rachel Whitman Rotch, PhDIn 2023, BCSP announced they will now require 0.5 points from ethics courses every recertification cycle. This got us thinking... what does it mean to be ethical? Are ethics and morality connected? Can we trust our "gut"?
We are joined by an expert in the field, Rachel Whitman Rotch, PhD. Rotch is a Senior Analyst and Visiting Assistant Professor at Auburn University. She developed the "Ethics and Professional Issues" course for Auburn University's industrial and organizational psychology master's program (which is the program Allison is currently enrolled in). We hope you enjoy this discussion, and leave asking more questions...
2024-01-2937 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 04: Sim Kaur, NetflixThe fourth episode of My Big Safety Challenge Season 2 features insight from Sim Kaur, Program Director for Global Environmental Health and Safety at Netflix. A fast riser in the profession, Kaur outlines leadership communication principles for concisely sharing your message to maximize effect and understanding employee behavior by asking questions. She advises new professionals to be adaptable when the real world isn't exactly like the textbook and to experience the front lines by getting out from behind the computer.To learn more about the safety leadership course from BCSP + Dale Carnegie, click here.
2024-01-1940 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 03: Montrese Sampson, CBS NewsMontrese is the Vice President Human Resources for Global CBS News & Operations and is based in Washington, DC. She has worked in the media/news industry for over 20 years, providing support on all facets of human resources. In that role and others that she has held within the healthcare, cosmetics, and automotive industries, she has found herself at the intersection of HR, health, and safety. In her various roles and organizations, she’s helped lead the charge of creating comprehensive benefits and health and safety plans that evaluate and support the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the employee po...
2024-01-0544 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 02: Jay Harf, XylemJay is a value-based inspirational leader with a strong sense of purpose. His enthusiastic mindset fosters a collaborative culture of enablement. He serves as a role model, demonstrating the right behaviors to be successful as a business leader. Empathy is Jay's superpower and he is keen to mentor and coach other professionals. Jay considers everyone with kindness and his emotional intelligence endears him to all levels of organizations, from operations to executives. His sense of caring and "people first" attitudes are indisputable, which facilitates a high level of trust, engagement, empowerment, and performance.In this episode, Jay...
2023-12-1544 min
My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 02 Episode 01: Dr. Sharifa Batts, Ports AmericaDr. Sharifa Batts currently serves as the Head of Environment & Sustainability at Ports America, the largest stevedore company in the U.S., operating in 33 ports in over 70 locations. She is an expert in risk mitigation and resiliency planning and oversees the company’s Environment & Sustainability programs. With almost 24 years at Ports America, she is an inspirational leader who is respected as a credible voice as she prepares boardroom material and provides strategic guidance and professional expertise to various levels in the organization. She has extensive experience in project and people management and cross-enterprise collaboration to drive efficiency and compliance wi...
2023-12-0146 minMy Big Safety ChallengeMy Big Safety Challenge Season 2 TrailerFresh off an enlightening and entertaining first season, the My Big Safety Challenge podcast is back for more. More leadership insight, more guidance for overcoming challenges, and more inspiration for the critical work you do each day. Season 2 of the joint venture from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and Dale Carnegie (DC) features new guest host Tiffany Felix and another notable lineup of safety leaders. Representing industries ranging from entertainment to food manufacturing, they will each share their personal stories of navigating real-life obstacles. Felix, the Senior Vice President for Environmental Health and...
2023-11-1708 min
The Psychedelic PodcastImran Khan - From Stigma to Science: The Evolution of Psychedelic ResearchIn this Psychedelic Podcast episode, host Paul F. Austin speaks with Imran Khan, Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP). Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-214-imran-khan_/ The conversation explores diverse topics, from the recent MAPS conference to Khan's career journey and BCSP's mission to reshape psychedelic awareness. It asks the essential question: How can the field of psychedelics strike a balance between rapid growth, scientific rigor, and ethical considerations? Paul and Imran dissect the accelerating shift in public sentiment, evidenced by UC...
2023-09-261h 10
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 07: David Sams, SBA CommunicationsMr. Sams joined SBA Communications Corporation in September of 2000. He currently has over thirty years of experience as a Safety and Health Professional in the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace risks and hazards, both domestically and internationally. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BS in Public Health and MS in Safety Education. His qualifications include a thorough knowledge of industry (both domestic and international) regulations, consensus safety and health standards as well as risk management and insurance best practices and guidance.David has spent the last 23 years in the tower industry...
2023-09-2245 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 06: Hannah Sesay, FergusonHannah Sesay is the Vice President of Health and Safety for Ferguson. She has over 30 years of progressive experience managing Global Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs. Twenty of which, as a member of executive leadership teams responsible for setting and executing global HSE strategies. Her experience spans multiple industries such as Insurance, food, and beverage; financial; manufacturing, retail, mining; Energy; construction; Aerospace, Defense, Oil, and gas; transportation; and wholesale distribution. Hannah is accomplished in the use of Loss Control and Risk Management skills to eliminate, control, or reduce HSE exposure. She has proven leadership skills acquired through...
2023-09-0843 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 05: Michael DuPont, RYAMMichael is the Director, Health, Safety and Security for RYAM in Jacksonville, Florida. Drawing on more than 25 years of safety and health experience, he has helped lead his company’s operations on a new journey to achieve world class safety performance. By establishing management systems and instilling progressive leading metrics he has consistently transformed company safety cultures.Michael spent most of his career as an environmental, health and safety leader and has helped more than 20 facilities enter the US OSHA’s prestigious Voluntary Protection Program. Michael has worked in the glass and steel industries and with...
2023-08-2544 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 04: Preston Wood, Relativity SpacePreston Wood is a passionate EHS professional and Eastern Kentucky University grad where he received a master’s degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management. He began his career as an EHS consultant at EnSafe Inc., where he excelled in developing custom safety solutions for a diverse set of clients in industries across North America.Currently, Preston is the Director of EHS at Relativity Space, overseeing workforce well-being and driving safety advancements in additive manufacturing and aerospace. He played a key role in establishing a world-class EHS organization and culture, aiming to safeguard Relativity's talented aerospace technicians an...
2023-08-1135 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 03: Chris Jeter, AmazonChris began his safety career in 1990 working as a Safety Technician for a large construction company. During his time in the construction industry Chris was able to grow his career to where he became an E, S & H Manager who led safety teams on major construction sites. This time also exposed him to a variety of industries like petro-chemical, fossil power, nuclear power, as well as administrative functions of the corporate office. Chris then transitioned to the power industry where he supported multiple generation facilities, as well as leading a number of corporate teams. After his time in the...
2023-07-2844 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 02: Emily Gamblin, Advance Auto PartsEmily Gamblin is the Senior Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Advance Auto Parts. Emily specializes in positive safety culture development to create impactful, safe and sustainable work environments. Through innovative people-focused management initiatives, Emily has a proven track record to reduce work-place injuries. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Tennessee. Emily also holds her ASP and CSP certifications.
2023-07-1439 minMy Big Safety ChallengeMy Big Safety Challenge TrailerSeason 3 of My Big Safety Challenge is back! Host Merle Heckman is joined this season by Jason Kunz as co-host. This season will include more great guests who will share leadership challenges and lessons learned. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode!
2023-06-2607 min
My Big Safety ChallengeEpisode 01: Steve Hawkins, FDR SafetySteve began his career in occupational safety and health in 1986 as an Occupational Safety Specialist with the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In 1999, he was appointed to the assistant administrator position. In 2012, he was appointed as the administrator of the agency. In his position as administrator, he managed the day-to-day operations of Tennessee OSHA, supervising eight managers with various program responsibilities. He led both the compliance and consultation programs. He also served as the liaison between the state's OSHA program and federal OSHA. He served five terms on the Federal Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and...
2023-06-0244 min
The CM Mentors PodcastHoots in Boots LIVEIn Episode 16 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Adam Hoots, Lean Construction Shepard at Construction ACHE Solutions and Clemson Professor, in our first YouTube Live Stream experiment. Thanks to Everyone who showed up and participated! This was a fun one and keep your eye out for more Live Streams to come. Listen on your Favorite Podcast platform orWatch the interview here:About Adam:Adam began his career in the construction industry as a plumber's helper and then as a red-line architect’s he...
2023-05-231h 01
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG TalksSeriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, Episode 2Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, Episode 2The second episode looks into two very sensitive topics, but also important ones. The first segment tackles the mass shootings in Serbia, and the social and political implications of this events. In continuation the discussion is related to the recent works that look into the issue of foreign fighters going to Ukraine.🔹The Mass Shootings in SerbiaHosts: Tena Prelec and Damir KapidžićGuests: Srđan Cvijić, BiEPAG Member and President of the International Advisory...
2023-05-1655 min
Ted SpeaksSetting a Path to Positive Safety CultureIn this episode, Ted and Barb talk to Mike Kinney, President of Safety Culture Strategies. Mike has extensive experience, providing senior level support to companies pursuing DOE OSHA voluntary protection programs, star designation as well as ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Environmental Management System certifications. Mike is a BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and certified lead auditor ISO 45001 occupational Health and Safety Management Systems applying over 30 years of proven expertise to facilitate safety culture improvements for numerous private sector companies across the United States as well as commercial nuclear power and Department of Energy facility programs. He is a keynote...
2022-08-2326 min
Arash's World PodcastThe Troubled Legacy of Timothy Leary and Harvard’s New Interdisciplinary Science & Research into Psychedelics with Patrick SchmidtIn this episode, I have the great pleasure to speak with Attorney and Author Patrick Schmidt about his book "Harvard's Quixotic Pursuit of a New Science" and his research into Harvard’s Interdisciplinary Department of Social Relations alongside the effects and repercussions of Timothy Leary’s psychological and social experiments with psychedelics that eventually brought down the department. Moreover, Patrick provides details and background information about Henry Murray’s controversial and questionable experiment that traumatized a young Ted Kaczynski who later become known as the Unabomber.
We also look at the current research undertaken regarding psychedelics both at Har...
2022-08-0353 min
The Aaron Iacino ShowAerospace Safety Dude Cris BurginCris Burgin has a Master of Science degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management with a concentration in Occupational Safety and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Management with a minor in Business Management, both from Eastern Kentucky University. He holds Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certifications through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).He works in the construction industry as a Safety Manager for Helix Electric in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. He is in the process of a promotion to Regional Safety Manager for Helix Electric’s So...
2022-07-2956 min
Newcastle North PCNNN-PCN Newsletter - Issue 7, May 2022Episode description
This edition of the newsletter focuses on early cancer diagnosis and prevention
It has articles and links on: -
Bowel Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer
Cervical Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening contact details and links: -
Contact details and information sources: -
· Freephone number 0800 707 60 60
· North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Office 01782 676643
· Email bcsp.uhnm.nhs.uk
· Facebook – North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
· bowelcanceruk.org.uk
· cancerresearchuk.org.uk
· Twitter: @NorthStaffsBCSP
More information can also be found online at: -
Bowel Cancer...
2022-05-1104 min
Concrete GarbConcrete Garb EP 51: Joe Whiteman, American Society of Concrete ContractorsToday the garb brings you Joseph Whiteman. Joe is the Director of Safety Services for the American Society of Concrete Contractors and brings over 17 years of safety experience gathered from working for Turner Construction (largest domestic contractor in the United States as of 2020) and Morley Construction (specialty concrete contractor). Joseph joined ASCC full time in the fall of 2019 to help implement one of ASCC’s goals in having the safest concrete contractors in the industry! Joseph received an Associate of Science degree in Environmental Technology - Occupational Health and Safety and holds both the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and the Const...
2022-05-0354 min
Newcastle North PCNBowel Cancer ScreeningIn this episode, Carole, the lead nurse for Bowel Cancer screening, and Angie Power the programme Manager talk about Bowel Cancer Screening.
Bowel Cancer Screening is a way of testing healthy people to see if they show any early signs of cancer. Bowel cancer screening can save lives.
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK. Approximately every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer.
All men and women aged 60-74 are invited to carry out a screening...
2022-04-2108 min
Safety Consultant with Sheldon PrimusUncle Bill Stettiner Part 1A conversation with Uncle Bill Stettiner about Continuing Education Units; American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) relationship with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) becoming muddied; and other things going on in the mind of the "Safety Malcontent".
2021-11-151h 20
The Leader Think PodcastTransforming the Safety ProfessionLet’s face it, a lot of people don’t like safety professionals.The system for becoming a safety professional is at root of why so many people dislike safety. But there is also great potential for us to transform the safety profession. The main thing missing in the safety profession is the emotional intelligence to do the job. Our current system tends to focus on laws, rules and technical requirements to follow. But this same system is severely lacking when it comes to developing leadership traits.Great safety professionals have a high...
2021-04-2923 minTed SpeaksTo Teach or To Coach with Wyatt BradburyOn this episode Ted and Barb welcome a Safety Professional Wyatt Bradbury. Wyatt serves as an HSE Advisor for Hitachi Rail, and as part of the Department of Engineering Faculty and the University of Alabama Birmingham, teaching Professional Ethics and Introduction to Safety Systems for the ASEM program. He has experience in the Aquatics, Construction, and Utility industries. Mr. Bradbury holds a CSP, CHST and CIT Certifications from the BCSP, and a Master of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management. He is also an active speaker, participating in numerous conferences, webinars, and podcasts, and he enjoys m...
2021-04-1319 min
Eye On Sterile Processing DepartmentSterile Processing Techs: Out The Box Career PathI will give you three levels of career paths that you can use to take action today! Dare to be great!
Quizlet Regulatory and Professional Agencies
Hospital Jobs with Little Schooling
Health Care Careers for those with a certificate or diploma
https://www.healthcarepathway.com/health-care-careers/diploma-certificate-jobs/
Medical Certifications
https://medcerts.com/blog/7-quick-certifications-that-pay-well-in-healthcare
AAMI and U.S. Department of Labor https://pressroom.aami.org/posts/pressreleases/no-student-debt-us-gov-approves-biomedical-eq
OSHA complete online safety training by osha authorized provider
https://www.osha.com/
2021-03-2922 min
The Edge#10 A Shroom of One's OwnHalf a century after the counterculture movement swept through the Bay Area and “mind altering substances” were banished from the laboratory, researchers at the new UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics are reviving a long-buried field of research. Is this the beginning of a psychedelic renaissance? Are psychedelics the new frontier in both understanding and treating psychological disorders? And what happens when you “shake the snowglobe” of the mind? Laura and Leah speak with a neuroscientist and a BCSP Senior Guide to find out.Support the show
2021-03-1032 min
Safety FM with Jay AllenTricia KagererToday on The Jay Allen Show, Jay speaks with Tricia Kagerer. She is a book author, a pioneer in the field, and the first female recipient of the CSP Award of Excellence presented by the BCSP. During the conversation, Tricia discusses her career, how she got to where she is now, and how The B Words' concept came about.
Enjoy it today on The Jay Allen Show.
Safety FM would like to thank Air Med Care for being the signature sponsor of this episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-01-2248 min
The Pikesville PawdcastPawdcast Episode 4Episode 4 of The Pikesville Pawdcast (hosted by Airish de Silva) shares the following stories and segments:- Joshua Chen talks gaming with Mr. Andrew Lantos, sponsor of the Pikesville High Gaming Club: starts around 1:00- Goodman Goofs! with Archer and Fletcher Goodman: starts around 33:30- Thanksgiving Fast Facts with Ben Matz: starts around 34:40- Maxwell Gorodiskiy's interview with BCSP Student Member of the Board of Education, Josh Muhumuza from Dundalk High School: starts around 36:40
2020-11-251h 12
The Safety Justice LeagueSJL Presents J.A. Rodriguez Jr.This episode is brought to you by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
If you've never had the opportunity to be mentored by one of the top professionals in this field, this episode is the one you can't miss.
J.A. takes the crew on an inspiring journey centered around innovation and the mindset it takes to change the world. If your "hair isn't on fire" by the end, you weren't listening.
We also learn what kind of drink JM will be consuming in Aruba when he retires there (apparently)...
2020-10-0944 min
The Culture of SafetyEpisode 18: The ABCs of the BCSPContinuing from the previous weeks episode, Matt and Joe discuss the many certifications the Board of Certified Safety Professionals offer. The discuss why the BCSP was chosen and also discuss the differences in the many certifications that is offered and how they are perceived. Link to the blueprints below:https://www.bcsp.org/safety-certifications/at-a-glanceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2020-07-1957 min
Safety FM with Jay AllenBill StettinerToday on The Jay Allen Show, Jay speaks with Bill Stettiner. During the interview, they discuss Bill's career and his thoughts about the ASSP and the BCSP.
Our host presents a challenge to the CEO and the President of the ASSP. Find out more on the Jay Allen Show!
Consider joining us on Patreon!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-04-2156 min
Safeopedia PodcastsSWP #18 - Increasing Workplace Safety Awareness through Social MediaIn this episode of Safety With Purpose we are talking with Pedro Maciel the Host of The X-Factor of Safety Podcast and the Safety Engineer at C-Logic Inc, and Jason Lucas a Founding Member of the #SafetyJusticeLeague and the #SocialMediaSafetyMinute Content Creator. We chat about why we are so passionate about safety and how we are trying to increase people's awareness of workplace safety through our Social Media channels. Jason and Pedro share their knowledge and experience with us during our discussion.Sponsored by: Safeopedia.com!Empowering the workplace with free Health and Safety information!
2020-02-0448 min
The Accidental Safety Pro#38: Christine McConnell, BCSP Foundation Officer, at NSC 2019Jill and Christine take some to talk about BCSP Foundation and three main initiatives they’re working on at the Foundation.
2019-09-1328 minThe Accidental Safety Pro#26: You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surfLive meditation practice? On a podcast? Yep! Podcast series host Jill James brings in two incredible guest-experts on the subject of mindfulness in safety. Former Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) President Linda Martin, and Australian triathlete-turned-social science researcher Rachael Grace, join Jill to share their passion for the subject of mindfulness. After returning from a 30-day meditation retreat, Rachael soon began training hundreds of her co-workers on the discipline—by popular demand—and was unexpectedly rewarded for her efforts improving the safety culture of her organization. Linda published an influential research paper titled The Art and Science of Mindfu...
2019-05-221h 04
Medizinische Fakultät - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 17/19Nachweis von zirkulierenden Tumorzellen (CTC´s) im Blut von Brustkrebspatientinnen mit Hilfe von spezifischen Real-Time PCR MarkernIt is widely known that cells from epithelial tumors, e.g., breast cancer, detach
from their primary tissue and enter blood circulation. We show that the presence of
circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in samples of patients with primary and metastatic breast
cancer can be detected with an array of selected tumor-marker-genes by reverse
transcription real-time PCR. The focus of the presented work is on detecting differences in
gene expression between healthy individuals and adjuvant and metastatic breast cancer
patients, not an accurate quantification of these differences. Therefore, total RNA was
isolated from blood samples of healthy donors and patients with...
2014-05-1500 min
Gut podcastOutcomes of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in EnglandThe Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has now been operating in England for six years, so how effective has it been in terms of take-up and detection? A paper in Gut examines the outcomes, and education editor Mairi McLean talks to some of the authors to hear what they found.
See also:
Outcomes of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in England after the first 1 million tests (http://tinyurl.com/ax3cnlm)
2013-02-2120 min
Gut PodcastOutcomes of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in EnglandThe Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has now been operating in England for six years, so how effective has it been in terms of take-up and detection? A paper in Gut examines the outcomes, and education editor Mairi McLean talks to some of the authors to hear what they found.
See also:
Outcomes of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in England after the first 1 million tests (http://tinyurl.com/ax3cnlm)
2013-02-2120 min
Medizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 20/22Detection of Tumor Cell-Specific mRNA in the Peripheral Blood of Patients with Breast Cancer-Evaluation of Several Markers with Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCRIt is widely known that cells from epithelial tumors, e. g., breast cancer, detach from their primary tissue and enter blood circulation. We show that the presence of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in samples of patients with primary and metastatic breast cancer can be detected with an array of selected tumor-marker-genes by reverse transcription real-time PCR. The focus of the presented work is on detecting differences in gene expression between healthy individuals and adjuvant and metastatic breast cancer patients, not an accurate quantification of these differences. Therefore, total RNA was isolated from blood samples of healthy donors and patients with...
2013-01-0100 min