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Back to SearchEpisode 255 - Occupational Safety - Beware of Rabbit Holes
Episode 255
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses framing success when answer a safety question and beware of rabbit holes. Dr. Ayers is a recovering "Rabbit Hole Expert".
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Episode 254 - Occupational Safety - Micromanagement
Episode 254
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses micromanagement. Is it the employee or the supervisors that needs help? I'd argue more that it's the supervisor who wants things done a certain way. Don't m…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 253 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a ticket puncher
Episode 253
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about not being a ticket puncher. A ticket puncher is someone who cares about the next promotion as opposed to being focused on helping employees reduce hazards. …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 252 - Occupational Safety - Find Employees who Speak Freely
Episode 252
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a strategy to find employees who speak freely about hazards in the workplace. If you are a new safety person as the facility, have patience.
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 251 - Occupational Safety - Stay on the Path
Episode 251
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a recent phone call with another safety professional expressing their concerns about being laid off and getting out of the safety profession. It hasn't been a…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 250 - Universal Waste Management
Episode 250
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has Phil from Hazmat Scholars to discuss Universal Waste Management. Phil was also featured in episode 222 and 230 discussing hazardous waste management. Universal wast…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 249 - Occupational Safety - Performing Gap Assessments
Episode 249
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a gap assessment and getting to success in your safety programs. The first step is to frame success and then work towards that.
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 248 - Use the Employee's Safety Plan
Episode 248
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about using the employee's safety plan. Review and ask for clarifications but they have already bought into their own plan. Use their safety plan.
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 247 - Occupational Safety - Mission, not Company
Episode 247
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses why he got into the field of Occupational Safety. For Dr. Ayers it's about helping people and reducing injuries and illnesses. There is no correct answer, th…
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 246 - Occupational Safety - Composure
Episode 246
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about keeping your composure. As Safety Professionals, we need to have a level head. Employees look to us to have a plan.
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago