Safety Tales Podcast

Listen now to learn more about confined spaces, gas monitor styles and the kinds of hazardous gases you may come in contact with. Learn why hanging on to your 10-year old gas monitor is kind of like betting on a minivan in the Daytona 500.

Dropped object prevention. That’s what the Quad City Safety guys are talking about this week. Join Dave White and Fred Radunzel as they speak to Craig Myhre, Regional Sales Manager at Ergodyne®, on recent changes in tool tethering solutions and guidelines.

On the job, being prepared in the event of an accident can mean the difference between someone sustaining a minor injury or someone not making it home at all. Quad City Safety’s Dave White and Fred Radunzel drive that point home in this week’s podcast.

Six good reasons why emergency planning readiness needs practice, practice and more practice.

Listen Now to hear more about: Why all disposable clothing is NOT created equal, how understanding protection levels when choosing disposable suits benefits everyone, and exactly how important it is that the protection factor of disposable suits matches the hazards it's up against. Plus more!

Your safety program is like an insurance policy. We don’t want accidents to happen, but if they do — you better have a shot at coming out the other side in one piece. Let Dave & Fred tell you more about keeping those "policies" up to date.

Dave White and Fred Radunzel dive deep into the world of energy control. Learn what OSHA has to say on the matter and get down and dirty on what to do and what not to do when it comes to energized equipment.

Common sense would tell us that if we're suiting up with other types of PPE, we should check whether we need a respirator. This week's Safety Tales episode covers safety behavior, the ROI of safety spending, and why engineering controls won't eliminate danger- but they sure help!

The price of boots is way cheaper than getting a new foot. Get tips from the experts themselves the next time you need to purchase a work boot or protective shoe for your job.

Want the lowdown on the latest and greatest in new PPE products and technology? This week, Dave & Bacon are here to dish about this year's coolest advancements in personal protective equipment.

Industrial workplace spills need serious attention. Listen and learn why Dave & Bacon think flammable cabinets and sorbents are the unsung heroes in safety.

Your outdoor workers need more than a Gatorade to help them beat the heat this summer. Tune in to hear Dave & Bacon's take on taking heat stress seriously.

Would you believe that maintenance workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there? Listen to this week's new episode to hear what other dangerous jobs made the top ten list.

Roadside workers aren't the only folks who need hi-viz protection. Find out Dave and Bacon's take on this flourescent, reflective gear in this week's episode.

Listen now to hear more about guardrail systems, tool tethers, and how to take safety precautions that actually make sense.

Arc flash is some badass shit that you don’t want to mess around with. Dave and Fred take a serious look at the dangers associated with arc flash, flash fire, FR garments and what you need to do to stay safe.

The importance of knowing your fall protection can't be stressed enough. Today, Dave & Fred discuss leading edge fall protection and why we should actually use the tools that give us the advantages we need on the job site.

The key to safety is to figure out ways to avoid the hazard in the first place — before you rely on safety equipment. Listen in to find out why Dave (and so many others)feels so strongly about the topic.

Workers with zero level of give a hoot up the danger quotient on a jobsite big time. Whether it's a newbie on the job or a worker whose just become too complacent, get some insight from the guys who've been there and learned how to deal with these problems before it costs someone their life.

The guys give the nitty, gritty lowdown on glove selection. Why? Because all hand protection is not created equal. Seriously, think about Michael Jackson. What the heck was the point of that glove. Does anyone know?

Join the guys as they talk about how rep groups can fill in those safety gaps distributors may be missing. Things like features and benefits of certain products. You know, the bells and whistles and stuff that keeps people alive.

In todays episode, ol’ Uncle Dave tells a few tales about why he takes safety so seriously. From his daddy’s time in Vietnam to when Dave was an accountant—there’s more than a few reasons why Dave says “screw other people’s safety baseline”. Namely, those pesky chronic hazards that get overlooked.

What is a walking work surface? Why was Dave a stripper? Fred broke his femur doing what?? So many questions on this episode. Listen now for all the answers.

Minimum requirements? No way. Stories of safety professionals who are hellbent on raising the bar by Quad City Safety

Not Everyone Appreciates A Good Fart Story And Other Things You Need To Know About Gas Calibration by Quad City Safety

Why on EARTH would a safety company start a podcast? We'll tell you the secret in this crossover episode with our friends from Safety Marketing Services.

Since you're listening to a podcast, we're going to guess that you appreciate the magical ability you have to hear things. But, did you know that the job you do every day may be causing damage over time? Working in an environment with excessive noise isn't the only cause for concern. Find out what you should do to keep your ears in tip-top shape no matter what tasks you're taking on today.

Athletes are trained, skilled people who use specific equipment to get their jobs done. Not so different from the industrial worker. You're skilled. You have to account for loads of variables when choosing your equipment. Let's talk about how you should be getting a foothold on your safety equipment from the ground up.

Somewhere around 330,000 injuries happen each year in construction. Wouldn't it be smart to know a little bit about how to react to them? Maybe even keep some first aid on hand for those critical first moments? Listen in for our take on common sense for first aid.

Filling the Gaps in Eye Protection – Where the Holes Are by Quad City Safety

Growing Up Not Growing Old – PPE for Chronic vs. Acute Hazards by Quad City Safety

Industrial safety isn’t something to fool around with. But that doesn't mean you need to torture yourself trying to read regulations and standards written for rocket scientists. There's a better way to keep up with the best safety practices pertaining to the hazards you face daily. Dave and Bacon's Safety Tales brings you weekly advice, news, interviews with industry leaders and real life safety stories from people who don't write about safety for a living. They live it.