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Back to SearchEpisode 237 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a Seagull
Episode 237
In this short but pointed episode, Dr. Ayers warns safety professionals against becoming what he calls a “Seagull Safety Professional.” The metaphor …
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 236 - Occupational Safety - Lone Worker Policy
Episode 236
Dr. Ayers challenges safety leaders to think seriously about lone worker policies — especially for employees who are the first to arrive or the last …
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 235 - Tim Pottoroff-MSDs and Opioids - A Threat to Limb and Life
Episode 235
Dr. Ayers sits down with Tim Pottoroff (“Ergo Tim”) to discuss the dangerous intersection between musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and opioid use in …
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 234 - Occupational Safety - Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome
Episode 234
In this episode, Dr. Ayers introduces a term he created: “Hazard Correction Fixation Syndrome.” It describes what happens when safety professionals b…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 233 - Wendy Buckley - Lithium Fire Hazards
Episode 233
In this episode, Dr. Ayers sits down with Wendy Buckley of Starz Hazmat to break down the rapidly growing risks associated with lithium batteries — f…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 232 - Occupational Safety - The plan is never going to be perfect
Episode 232
Dr. Ayers challenges safety professionals to stop waiting for the perfect plan before taking action. In safety, hesitation can be more dangerous than…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 231 - Occupational Safety - Start Making a list of things to Stop Doing
Episode 231
Dr. Ayers challenges safety professionals to take a hard, honest look at their daily habits and routines — not to add more tasks, but to identify wha…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 230 - When is a Chemical considered a Hazardous Waste
Episode 230
Dr. Ayers brings back Phil from HAZMAT Scholar to break down one of the most confusing topics in environmental and safety compliance: When does a che…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 229 - Leave your desk
Episode 229
Dr. Ayers urges safety professionals to get out from behind their desks and spend more time engaging directly with the workforce. Real safety leaders…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 228 - Psychological Safety with Tracy Krieger - Part 2
Episode 228
On today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to repeat guest Tracy Krieger of Safety OC. This is a continuation of episode 19 where we discussed psychologic…
1 year, 4 months ago