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Back to SearchEpisode 257 - Favoritism in Occupational Safety
Episode 257
In this episode, Dr. Ayers shares emphasizes that while friendships are natural, they must never interfere with enforcing safety expectations.
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Episode 256 - Occupational Safety - Training for a new skill
Episode 256
In this episode, Dr. Ayers challenges a common assumption in safety: we think we’re training employees, but often we’re not. He explains that many or…
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Episode 255 - Occupational Safety - Beware of Rabbit Holes
Episode 255
In this short episode, Dr. Ayers warns safety professionals about a common productivity trap: falling down “rabbit holes” when trying to answer safet…
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Episode 254 - Occupational Safety - Micromanagement
Episode 254
In this episode, Dr. Ayers tackles the issue of micromanagement in safety leadership. He challenges the common assumption that micromanagement is cau…
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Episode 253 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a ticket puncher
Episode 253
In this episode, Dr. Ayers warns safety professionals against becoming “ticket punchers”—people who focus on checking boxes, collecting credentials, …
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Episode 252 - Occupational Safety - Find Employees who Speak Freely
Episode 252
In this episode, Dr. Ayers explains a practical strategy for identifying the employees who will tell you the truth about hazards, even when you’re ne…
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Episode 251 - Occupational Safety - Stay on the Path
Episode 251
In this episode, Dr. Ayers reflects on a conversation with a safety professional who was feeling discouraged, worried about layoffs, and questioning …
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 250 - Universal Waste Management
Episode 250
In this episode, Dr. Ayers brings back Phil from Hazmat Scholars to break down the often‑misunderstood topic of Universal Waste Management. Phil prev…
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Episode 249 - Occupational Safety - Performing Gap Assessments
Episode 249
In this episode, Dr. Ayers explains how safety leaders can use gap assessments to move their programs toward real success. The core message is simple…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 248 - Use the Employee's Safety Plan
Episode 248
In this short but powerful episode, Dr. Ayers explains why safety leaders should lean into the employee’s own safety plan rather than imposing their …
1 year, 2 months ago