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Back to SearchEpisode 275 - Explain Why
Episode 275
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about "Explaining Why" to employees and management. Talking about rules and regulations does work a little but explaining why lets employees understand the intent…
Published on 20 hours ago
Episode 274 - Rod Courtney Part 2 of his book 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture
Episode 274
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Rod Courtney about his book, "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture." This is a continuation of Episode 268 where we covered the first two habits. In…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Episode 273 - Occupational Safety - Informal Leaders
Episode 273
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of informal leaders and the positive role they play in the site's occupational safety. Informal leaders are open and honest and it's imperative…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Episode 272 - Dr. Christopher Warren - Safety is a junk drawer
Episode 272
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Dr. Christopher Warren about his views on the additional duties of Occupational Safety. Safety is seen as the catch all at a lot of companies. Additional duti…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Episode 271 - Brent Sanger - DOT Safety
Episode 271
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses DOT Safety with Brent Sanger. Brent has been in transportation safety for the last 10 years. We discuss DOT physicals, hours of service along with drug/alcoh…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 270 - Empower Employees to Correct Hazards
Episode 270
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses empowering employees to correct hazards. If they cannot correct the hazard themselves, contact their supervisor and Safety Professional for help. Employees a…
Published on 2 months ago
Episode 269 - Hearing and Listening to Employees about Hazards
Episode 269
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the difference between hearing and listening to employees discuss hazards. Hearing is passive whereas listening is active. Listen to the employees concerns a…
Published on 2 months ago
Episode 268 - Rod Courtney - 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture
Episode 268
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Rod Courtney about his book "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture". I really enjoyed the book and Rod's real world practical knowledge for safety prof…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 267 - Matt Herron of the Southwest Research Institute
Episode 267
On today's episode Dr. Ayers speaks to Matt Herron of the Southwest Research Institute. We discuss ergonomics and awkward postures along with garnering management support for correcting hazards. Ma…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 266 - Patience in Occupational Safety
Episode 266
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having patience when implementing safety programs, policies, metrics. Change will not happen overnight.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago