Podcasts about health and safety

HRP's Wellness Committee Chair, Teresa, and Corporate Health & Safety Officer, Jessica, sit down to discuss the important connection between mental health, fatigue, and workplace safety. From recognizing signs of burnout to understanding how mental wellbeing impacts focus and decision-making, they share insights on why these conversations matter both on and off the job site.  A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media! YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Matt Matzek is a board certified flight paramedic with Flight for Life Colorado and lifelong outdoorsman. In this episode, we discuss what to carry in a backcountry first aid kit, general safety and preparedness, the “know before you go” philosophy, what search and rescue looks like if you need it, and much more. Instagram: Fly_Fishing_Lore Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If you wanna have a real superpower, learn cat first aid." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and Strategies to Reunite Lost Cats with Families Certification Workshop and Increasing Your Impact With Targeted TNR Certification Workshop. Cats are both predator and prey — and that dual nature means they respond to emergencies unlike any other animal. They have five weapons of mass destruction, a flexible spine, and no apologies. When the uh-oh happens, are you ready? In this episode, Stacy sits down with Arden Moore, bestselling author, host of the longest-running pet podcast on the planet, and founder of Pet First Aid 4 U, to talk about what every cat caregiver — whether you're a TNR volunteer, a shelter worker, a foster, or a pet parent — needs to know when a cat is in crisis. Arden draws on 15 years as a master certified pet first aid and CPR instructor to break down how to safely approach an injured or unconscious cat, the right way to perform two-handed CPR (and yes, even kitten CPR), how to transport an injured cat without spiking their fear and stress, and what to keep in your car and home to be truly safety-ready. Stacy and Arden also talk about why community cats present a unique challenge — and how many of the same skills transfer directly to TNR work in the field. You'll also hear about the surprising void in veterinary education around pet first aid, why even vets have frozen during a pet emergency, and how Arden's famous sidekick, Pet Safety Cat Casey — a shelter alum from San Diego Humane Society who stole the show at the Virginia Cat Festival with over 350 people in the room — makes learning these life-saving skills both practical and fun. Stacy and Arden are proud partners through the Community Cats Central e-learning platform, where group packages allow organizations to get their entire teams certified together. If your group of 10 wants to watch, learn, and get individually certified, this is the course for you. Less than 5% of pet owners have ever taken a pet first aid class. That's a big void — and this episode is your invitation to fill it. Press Play Now For: Why cats in emergencies are nothing like small dogs — and how to adjust your approach for their unique physiology and stress responses How to perform one- and two-handed CPR on a cat, including two-finger CPR for neonatal kittens The kitty Heimlich, safe towel-wrapping technique, and the right way to use a top-loading carrier for transport What to keep in your car and home for a pet first aid kit — and when to check it (hint: sync it with clock changes) Why TNR caregivers are uniquely positioned to respond to field emergencies, and why a transfer cage may be better than a carrier The ASPCA Poison Control and Pet Poison Helpline as 24/7 resources for toxic ingestions Why you should always call ahead to the vet — and put your hazards on during transport How Arden's "Arden's Army" of 500+ certified instructors is spreading life-saving skills across shelters, rescues, vet clinics, and beyond How to become a certified pet first aid instructor yourself through the ProPet Hero instructor program How the Community Cat Central / Pet First Aid 4 U partnership works, including group certification packages Resources & Links Pet First Aid 4 U Arden Moore's Website Oh Behave! Podcast on Pet Life Radio ProPet Hero Instructor Training Arden Moore on YouTube Arden Moore on Instagram Arden Moore on Facebook ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  (888) 426-4435, available 24/7 Pet Poison Helpline  (855) 764-7661, available 24/7

Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada CEO Janet MacEachern joins us to discuss national injury trends, and how workplaces can use AWCBC's data to support prevention locally.

Dive into Episode #168 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Bernie Wong, a mental health educator, public health practitioner, and activist who has spent over a decade in advocacy for the mental health and well-being of all. He is on the founding team of Mind Share Partners, a national mental health advocacy nonprofit focused on the workforce and workplace. He helped establish its Client Services practice and now serves as its Movement Building and Research Lead, overseeing its research, media, and advocacy efforts. This conversation centers on Bernie's efforts through Mind Share Partners to not only address the state of mental health in the workplace but also help organizations transform the workplace so it does not create psychsoail hazard exposure to the extent that it harms workers, as well as not exacerbating issues people face outside of work.

Most Texans don't think about environmental health — until something goes wrong. In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Christopher Sparks, President of the Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA), to explore the critical — but often overlooked — role environmental health professionals play in keeping communities safe every day. From restaurant inspections and water systems to disaster response and disease prevention, Sparks explains how environmental health workers operate as a kind of “silent infrastructure,” ensuring that daily life functions safely behind the scenes. A major focus of the conversation is how Texas is moving toward more uniform statewide standards, particularly in areas like food safety, while still allowing flexibility at the local level to address unique risks across different communities. The discussion also covers: • What environmental health actually includes (far beyond restaurant inspections) • The role of inspectors, code enforcement, and public health professionals • Why Texas is shifting toward uniform statewide standards • Senate Bill 1008 and the push for consistent food safety laws • How policy is implemented at the local level • Why consistency matters for businesses and public health • The growing strain from Texas' rapid population growth • Workforce shortages and the need for better training and recruitment • Water infrastructure, wastewater management, and grease disposal • How improper waste handling can impact public health • The role of environmental health in disaster response (floods, hurricanes, wildfires) • How professionals help communities recover and keep food systems running • The need for better data systems and statewide coordination • Why awareness is one of the biggest challenges facing the field Sparks also highlights a key issue for the future: as Texas continues to grow, the demand for environmental health services is increasing — but the workforce has not kept pace. The episode underscores a simple but important takeaway: environmental health may be invisible to most people, but it plays a foundational role in public safety, economic stability, and quality of life across Texas. 00:00 — Intro + Christopher Sparks joins Texas Talks 00:25 — What is environmental health? 01:08 — TEHA's mission and role in Texas 01:54 — Who are environmental health professionals? 02:41 — Natural vs built environments explained 03:59 — Policy structure: state vs local implementation 05:04 — Shift toward uniform statewide standards 05:56 — Senate Bill 1008 and food safety laws 07:13 — Why standardization matters 08:21 — Balancing uniform rules with local flexibility 10:18 — How the new law is being received 12:28 — Workforce size and challenges 12:50 — Population growth and strain on infrastructure 14:11 — Water systems and environmental health 15:23 — Wastewater, grease traps, and public safety 17:20 — Future challenges: growth and extreme weather 18:26 — Disaster response and keeping food systems running 21:26 — Crisis management and reopening communities 23:01 — Workforce development and funding needs 24:50 — Training gaps and lack of statewide curriculum 25:47 — Data sharing challenges across Texas 26:33 — Why better data improves public health decisions 27:45 — Priorities ahead of the 90th Legislature 28:53 — Workforce awareness and recruitment challenges 30:19 — “Silent infrastructure” explained 30:53 — Environmental health in emergencies 32:06 — Final thoughts + how to get involved Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks

Not a lot of coverage has been given to the failed appeal by Tony Gibson. He was the head of the Port of Auckland, a worker died and he was charged under health and safety and found guilty. It was the Health and Safety at Work Act of 2015, and he was the first person of a large operation to be charged and found guilty under it. This in no way takes away from the tragedy and seriousness of the accident. But the question for us all though, is can you reasonably hold a single person responsible in a company where so many people, if you were looking to cast a wide net, potentially could also be responsible? And if you can, what sort of chilling effect does that have around the running of large companies in which you can potentially be held to account for Lord knows what? The court found he had overall responsibility, which in theory is not unfair. It's the buck-stops-at-the-top argument. But what about the board? What is the point in having management and managerial responsibility if it all eventually gets sheeted back up top? In a business where safety is a key aspect of operation, you presumably have people and groups, or committees, that operate procedures and rules. What level, if any, of responsibility do they hold, or share? Can one person really be held to account for the singular accident, on one day, in one incident, in a company of hundreds, or potentially thousands? And if you answer 'yes', as the court seems to have, then how does a CEO change the way they approach the running of that business? Are they risk averse? Do they take longer to make decisions? Does progress get slowed as we guess, second guess, then guess one more time just in case? Do you overspend or invest in areas "just in case"? How much sleep do you lose doing all this? If the rules around being on a board are increasingly arduous, and they are, is making life as a CEO harder, productive? Or is finding a single person culpable for any event in the workplace an easy out, of a complex problem allowing everyone else to wash their hands? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into Episode #166 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Capt. Christian Rathke, Director of the Total Worker Health Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). A pioneer in the federal government conversation about Total Worker Health (TWH), Capt Rathe has played a pivotal role in advancing TWH through his leadership at NOAA. As Director of the NESDIS Total Worker Health Program, Rathke has worked to integrate physical, mental, and social well-being into everyday organizational practices. His efforts focus on reducing psychosocial stressors, addressing physical hazards, and fostering supportive workplace relationships. By embedding health and safety into the design of work itself, Rathke's initiatives aim to transform federal workplaces into environments that not only protect employees but also actively promote engagement, fulfillment, and measurable health outcomes.

Dive into Episode #165 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest David Shapiro, a cultural anthropologist and sociologist who will share about the concept of Recovery Friendly Workplaces. A recovery-friendly workplace is an organization that actively supports employees in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) by fostering a safe, stigma-free environment and providing access to resources that promote long-term health, employment stability, and community well-being. Mr. Shapiro is not only a nationally recognized expert on the concept of recovery-friendly workplaces, but also, based on his lived experience, an advocate for workplaces that focus on treating substance use disorders and the people living with them in the same way they would treat someone with a medical condition.

Federated Farmers health and safety spokesperson David Birkett says while they support the overall direction of the new H&S regulations, there are some aspects specific to farming that need to be addressed.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the verdict in a landmark New Mexico case involving a social media company and harm to children.

At least 34 Gauteng schools are non-compliant with health and safety regulations, posing a threat to learners and teachers, this according to the Democratic Alliance, DA. The party is calling for urgent action to address the issue. MEC Matome Chiloane says all schools have safety committees, but the DA questions the department's approach. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's Shadow MEC of Education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos

Dive into Episode #164 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. M. Gloria Gonzales-Morales, the Director of the Worker Well Being Lab. The lab is dedicated to advancing research on worker wellbeing within organizational systems. It emphasizes diversity, belonging, and dismantling oppressive structures such as heteropatriarchy, racism, social inequality, and xenophobia. The Worker Wellbeing Lab is part of a growing movement to redefine occupational health and safety beyond physical hazards, emphasizing psychosocial and cultural dimensions of work. Its feminist lens makes it unique in challenging systemic inequities while promoting flourishing and belonging in organizations

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses young workers' experiences with health and safety training and features guest speakers Ashley and Will, who share their experiences from different sectors.Ashley and Will discuss the challenges young workers face when it comes to health and safety awareness and training. Ashley, who works in healthcare and previously in a grocery store, mentions that her grocery store job provided only minimal training during orientation, mainly through video content that wasn't engaging. However, her healthcare job involves ongoing learning, helping her stay informed about safety practices. Will, who works in the service sector, didn't receive any formal safety training at his job; however, he learned some safety tips from family and other sources.When asked about overall safety at their jobs, Will feels his safety is prioritized, while Ashley, who received little attention when she got injured at her grocery store job, says her current workplace supports and encourages open discussions on safety. They both discuss more topics such as safety procedures, incident reporting, and PPE, and both express the need for improved and more interactive safety training processes to better prepare young workers for real workplace hazards. Free resourcesHealth and safety basics for new and young workersNew and Young WorkersRights of workers in OntarioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into Episode #163 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Peuge Benjamin, a solutions engineer and mental health advocate who focuses on the mental health challenges that impact Black Men. A Solutions Engineer is uniquely positioned to bridge technology and human need. Mr. Benjamin uses the skills and knowledge he has gained in the technology industry to help design systems that foster mental health and safe communities where black men can not only survive. When it comes to Black male mental health, their role isn't clinical; it's about building systems that make care accessible, trustworthy, and culturally relevant. They can design platforms that connect men to culturally competent therapists and peer networks, ensuring the interface feels safe and intuitive. They can integrate data from surveys, wearables, and community programs to highlight stress patterns and track outcomes, providing advocates with the evidence they need to push for change.

In this episode, Neil Hughes-Hutchings, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at AfterAthena Ltd, explores the significant topic of "grey fleet" vehicles. Neil defines grey fleet vehicles as those owned and driven by employees for business purposes, including those under cash allowance schemes. He emphasizes the importance of employers understanding their responsibilities under health and safety legislation, particularly the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

In this episode,  Neil Hughes-Hutchings, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at AfterAthena Ltd, introduces a British Standard outlining the minimum requirements for fire risk assessors in terms of knowledge, skills, experience, and professional behaviors. Emphasizing the significance of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the episode highlights the need for responsible persons to ensure that fire risk assessments are performed by competent individuals. This standard helps provide a clear framework for assessing competence, ensuring compliance, and enhancing life safety.

Dive into Episode #162 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Marie Milord, an experienced occupational health and safety professional, founder of SoMat Culture Consulting, who has developed a program call "Bold and Safe" which among it's goals seeks to teach psychological health and safety to young people before they go into the workforce. Based on her lived experience in heavy industry safety programs, Ms. Milord helps to arm young people with some of the skills that she has learned over time, many of them the hard way. With a program goal of not only helping them identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial hazards in the workplace but also helping them build the resilience needed to succeed in cases where the hazard cannot be eliminated. The skills and awareness from the program help develop resilience, empathy, and leadership. Ultimately, these skills prepare young people to create healthier schools, workplaces, and communities. And most importantly, the program plants the seed that safety isn't only about avoiding physical or psychological harm, it's about fostering environments where everyone can thrive.

Experts warn changes to health and safety laws will not make workers safer.  

In this episode, host Edward Wagoner speaks with Claire Coder, founder of Aunt Flow, IFMA Global Influencer, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, about why accessible period care should be treated as a basic workplace necessity. They discuss how providing period products alongside other restroom essentials can improve employee experience, productivity, and safety, reduce plumbing and maintenance costs and support more inclusive, human-centered facility design across workplaces, schools and public spaces worldwide. 00:00 Introduction00:52 Interview with Claire Coder, Aunt Flow Founder02:26 Claire Coder's Journey and Vision03:03 The Importance of Talking About Menstruation06:32 Aunt Flow's Impact and Cost Benefits14:38 Advocating for Change in Period Care19:36 Global Policy Changes and Expansion24:03 Addressing Concerns and Overuse28:35 Rapid Fire Questions with Claire Coder34:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Dive into Episode #161 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. Saara Haapanen, a former Olympic-level athlete, turned performance coach, whose neurodiversity led her on a voyage to understand how to create a universally healthy and safe space where humans can thrive despite their differences. Dr. Haapanen discusses her lived experience of ADHD, as well as her research on human physical and psychological performance factors, including psychobiosocial frameworks, to help organizations create workspaces that meet the needs of the humans they have gathered to do the work.

TRADE SEMINARS, HEALTH INSPECTIONS, AND A PROPER DESK Colleague Oliver Darkshire. The guest describes attending a trade seminar in York, noting that booksellers are typically reclusive rather than social. He recounts a health and safety inspection that left the official in a "fugue state" due to the shop's conditions. Finally, Oliver celebrates eventually receiving a desk he fits under. NUMBER 4 1896 iIRELAND

Dive into Episode #160 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. Heliana Ramirez, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and nationally recognized expert in workplace trauma recovery, and a guest from episode 96 of the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Ramirez shares her research on the challenges pregnant workers face in the workplace. The research also served as the basis for her contribution to a new book, “Corporate Blues,” which includes a series of stories about women in Toxic workplaces.

As Idaho faces a looming budget shortfall, lawmakers, law enforcement and legislators are grappling with how to balance the books without putting communities and public safety at risk. 

The ACIP voted to replace universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination with shared clinical decision-making for infants of mothers who test negative, a move strongly criticized by major medical and public health groups who warn it could reverse decades of progress in preventing pediatric hepatitis B. A large NEJM trial found that a single dose of HPV vaccine provides protection equivalent to two doses over five years, supporting simplified global vaccination strategies. Real-world evidence from nearly 5,000 patients shows dapagliflozin and empagliflozin deliver similar safety and effectiveness across all forms of heart failure.

Dive into Episode #159 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Abdias Torres, a Risk and Safety Professional whose perspective on health and safety is forged by lived experience in the Oil and gas industry that includes several serious injuries and fatalities. These experiences have left an impression that informs his view that injury and death in the workplace should not be normalized as “the cost of doing business.” Given the reality that serious safety issues impact not only the people directly affected, but also many who are indirectly affected as witnesses. In these situations, the psychosocial hazard is witnessing the harm inflicted on others and the reality that these occurrences leave lasting echoes that affect the individual exposed in the long term.

David Seymour's shrugging off food poisoning concerns at a Christchurch school, saying its principal is often complaining about Government policies. Haeata Community Campus recalled all lunches yesterday after discovering some boxes contained rancid and "dead" looking food. Some children had already eaten their lunch. Minister-in-charge Seymour told Mike Hosking a previous batch has likely been re-served to students. He says they're keeping an open mind while looking into how meals from last week got in front of children this week. The School Lunch Collective, Ministry of Education and MPI are all investigating. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into Episode #158 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest retired Chief Fire Officer Tiffanye Wesley, the Chair of the Black Chief Officers' Committee. Chief Wesley is the first female chair of the BCOC in its 40-year history and assumes this role after a string of barrier-breaking accomplishments over a 30-year career in the fire rescue service. Chief Wesley shares some of the challenges that she experienced and overcame in a system not designed for her success.

From hazardous material response to air-quality monitoring on game days and everything in between, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) works behind the scenes to keep Buckeyes safe and build a stronger safety culture. Hear how the team supports campus wide operations and introduces tools that make safety and compliance more efficient.

Dive into Episode #157 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest, Ms. Camay McClure-Dunn, a career legal professional, speaker, and consultant. Without question, the psychosocial hazard that we know the most about is workplace bullying. Despite what we know about the harm that workplace bullying can cause, the behaviour is still pervasive in many organizations across the United States, and targets of this behavior will often need support to process their experience and exposure. Ms. Camay works with the targets of workplace bullying to help them not only survive and recover from their exposure but also to help reframe the experience in ways that not only help them survive but also help them thrive in their long-term recovery efforts, including recognizing the “power of their exposure.”

Dive into Episode #156 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Peter Kelly, one of the global pioneers of the concept of psychological health and safety and a former regulator in the Health and Safety Executive office in the United Kingdom. Peter was one of the early contributors to the UK workplace mental health standards in 2004, which were the foundation for standards in Canada and Australia. He was also involved in the development of ISO 45003. His recent venture, “Being Real,” is a company focused on workplace mental health. He's also the host of the “Being Real” podcast. In this episode he shares some of his knowledge and expertise. He also takes us behind the process that is taken to establish a set of enforceable standards relative to workplace mental health.

Peggy Smedley and Dane Linn, senior vice president of corporate initiatives, Business Roundtable, talk about making safety central to corporate culture. He says the mental health initiative is really focused on helping CEOs address some of the mental health needs of their employees and their families, saying mental health is essential for employee wellbeing and business performance. They also discuss: · Y How mental health and wellbeing have become a core element to safety. · Core pillars of the mental health initiative. · Case studies—and why it is important to hear other approaches to mental health.   https://www.brt.org

Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleagues at France Télévisions Lucile Chaussoy, Fabien Fougère, and Joseph Bohbot and France 24's Florent Marchais have this report.

Dive into Episode #155 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Felix Boachie, on the founder of a new effort to create a safe space for Black Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety Professionals. BOLD or Black in OOEH Leading Disctinctively will have its first event, the BOLD Summit, in Atlanta on October 23 -24, 2025, and is still in its infancy in terms of its future. This conversation delves into many of the drivers behind such an effort, many of which are rooted in some of the unique challenges that Black professionals face in any profession in America, especially in the current environment.

Dive into Episode #154 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Adam Nemer, a former healthcare CFO whose lived experience led him to an awareness of the importance and the business case for focusing on workplace mental health. In this episode, Adam shares not only his own deeply personal story of dealing with mental illness, but he also shares data about how a focus on workplace mental health addresses several business imperatives. Investing in workplace mental health isn't just an ethical responsibility; it's a strategic business decision that directly impacts productivity, retention, and overall company performance.

It is time to sit down with our Chief Financial Officer Joe Cardinale as we look back at how things have been since he joined our C Suite 5 years ago. We talk about the business during Covid, what our CFO does, a new program Joe is starting, and some media entertainment during our Play Hard section. A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel.Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Dive into Episode #153 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Lawanda Hall, a risk and insurance professional, about the importance of understanding and managing risk of all kinds as a strategy for overall organizational effectiveness and sustainability. While many risk management programs and professionals focus on the risks that affect the organization, they can at times underestimate and under-focus on risks that impact the human beings in the organization. When most people hear the word “risk,” they tend to think of physical hazards like chemicals, flammable materials, slippery floors, faulty wiring, or heavy machinery. Interestingly, some people don't have a fundamental understanding of what risk is. Without this understanding, it is challenging to manage any risk, whether it be physical or psychosocial. Ms. Hall believes that it is essential to focus on all aspects of risk, including those that involve the people in the organization, if for no other reason than the organization can not exist without people.

This hour, we take a look at some of the stories making headlines before talking with Dr. Michael New about the valiant efforts of a pro-life group working to stop abortions in the nation’s Capital. We then talk with Dr. David Gortler about the new guidelines for COVD vaccinations and the changes taking place at the FDA.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Cheryl Ambrose, vice president of Enterprise Risk Management, to tackle a topic that affects every level of the roofing industry: suicide prevention and mental health. Timed with Suicide Prevention Month, this conversation goes beyond awareness covering where companies can start, the basics of safe and supportive language and how to care for yourself while supporting others. Cheryl shares insights from the NRCA's growing wellness initiatives, practical tools and the importance of breaking stigmas so that asking for help becomes part of everyday safety culture. From how to start the conversation to the importance of the 988 hotline, this episode equips roofing professionals with tangible steps to make mental health and safety a daily priority not just in September, but all year long.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #NRCA #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

Dive into Episode #152 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Carl Knight, the Chief Safety Officer for the Baltimore City Fire Department. Deputy Chief Knight is not only responsible for the safety program for the 1600 members of the fire rescue department, but he is also an active member of the department's dive rescue team. During the team's response to a major incident, such as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024, after being struck by a container ship, and the January 2025 plane crash near the DC Airport. Chief Knight has developed a sense of calm that is noticeably superior to that of other team members. This mindset is not only present during specific events and incidents, but extends over into how he lives his life.

Colin talks to special guest, Ron Gantt, about the complexities of social media and its impact on health and safety discussions. They explore the love-hate relationship many have with social media, emphasising the importance of using these platforms for positive connections and constructive conversations. The conversation also touches on the dangers of echo chambers created by algorithms, the need for humility in the health and safety profession, and the significance of humanising interactions KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media has a love-hate relationship; while it can be a source of negativity and misinformation, it also offers opportunities for connection and positive engagement. It's essential to find ways to use it constructively. Engaging in face-to-face conversations or video calls can deepen relationships and foster understanding, contrasting with the often dehumanising nature of online interactions. There is a tendency in discussions, especially in health and safety, to adopt a black-and-white mindset. Embracing nuance and recognising that multiple perspectives can coexist is crucial for effective problem-solving. The conversation around health and safety should extend beyond immediate physical dangers to include mental health and long-term health issues, such as respiratory diseases, emphasising the need for a holistic approach. BEST MOMENTS "I think it's important to remember what social media is. It's a business product, right? So it's designed not so that you can just go there and have fun and explore the world."  "If we never hear bad news, man, we are in trouble because I would guarantee nobody here has it all figured out."  "There's this tendency to be like, oh those other people, they're the evil ones... it's about who they are not about, you know, hey they just have a different perspective."  "If our goal is to stop people from getting killed, we're going to not achieve that goal ever, because 100% of the people that we work with are going to die." VALUABLE RESOURCES The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/id1467771449         Project Mollitiam - https://www.projectmollitiam.com        ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.' This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry. Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions. He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem-solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation. Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive. He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Clark County Today is running a poll on Camas' new public camping ban. The ordinance cites health and safety concerns, but critics warn about impacts on unhoused residents. How necessary do you believe the ban is? Vote in our poll. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-believe-banning-camping-on-public-sidewalks-and-parks-is-necessary-to-protect-public-health-and-safety/ #Camas #ClarkCounty #CampingBan #PublicSafety #Poll #Homelessness #Health #Sanitation #Community #PublicSpaces

Dive into Episode #151 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guests Georgia Bryce-Hutchinson, Dr. Andrew Holter, and Mat Jeanius. The panel for this episode will approach the concept of psychological health and safety from an “Organizational Theraupic Psychology” lens, as a mental health professional that deals with both organizations and the individual within those organizations. - Georgia Bryce-Hutchinson is a returning guest from Episode 24. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist and corporate mental health consultant. - Dr. Andrew Holter is a returning guest from Episode 9. He is an organizational psychologist and manager in a public health organization in the Washington, DC area. - Mat Jeanius is a returning guest from Episode 132. He is a Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on the wellness of black males. The panel discusses the current state of psychological health and safety in the United States, offering insights into the future.

A health and safety expert says extensive consultation last year with the sector, has largely been ignored in favour of isolated comments and anecdotes.

Did you know that environmental factors, rather than hereditary factors, are taking the lead in driving illness and early mortality? That shift is primarily due to the harm caused by corporations and their products, says Dr. Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Services at the University of California, San Francisco, and Director of the Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment and the new Center to End Corporate Harm. A world-recognized expert and scientist who studies how exposures to environmental chemicals affect children's development and health and translates scientific findings to improve clinical care. Dr. Woodruff previously served as a scientist and policy advisor in the US EPA Office of Policy. During our discussion, we discussed how the current administration's policy will make people sicker. She noted the potential benefit of the MAHA Commission Report, which brings attention to the health harms from chemicals. Still, at the same time, the administration is eliminating funding and rules that protect people from exposure to harmful chemicals in air, food, and water. Unlike RFK Jr., she is solidly pro-vaccine. Dr. Woodruff stated that a third of deaths globally were associated with five commercial products, according to data from WHO and other sources listed in the resources below: 1) Tobacco; 2) Alcohol; 3) Sugar and ultra-processed food; 4) Toxic Chemicals; 5) Fossil Fuels/ Air Pollution. Citizens and Private Foundations must step up since the Trump administration is intent on helping irresponsible corporations. We MUST look to healthcare experts like Dr. Woodruff who rely on sound science and solid research. This is a vitally important interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accomodation team have said they are scared of losing their jobs, worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised if a proposed restructure goes ahead. The frontline accomodation staff at the Y's Pitt Street hostel and it's City Lodge had until tomorrow afternoon to give feedback on a restructure proposal. If the proposal goes ahead, workers called Guest Service Agents who have been working both across day and night shifts will only be able to work either in a day or night role. Staff question how the proposal fits with the YMCA's key values. Reporter Bella Craig spoke with two of the workers.

Ben Nother, a Director at Hawkland design and build company, explains the two different roles of Principal Designer in meeting building regulations and addressing CDM health and safety. He also reflects on how this has been integrated into the processes at Hawkland. Check out the show notes for more information.

Episode Notes This week on Live Like the World is Dying, James and Miriam talk about how to stay safe while danger lurks all around. They talk about some health and safety basics for protest like security culture, gear to consider wearing, things to keep in a first-kit, and dangers you might encounter like projectiles, tear gas, and pepper spray. They talk about how to treat chemical irritant injuries as well some helpful reminders of how not to treat chemical injuries. They also cover first-aid basic talking about stopping bleeding, assessing injuries, and how to avoid injuring people further when treating them. Stay safe out there. Host Info James can be found on Bluesky @jamesstout.bsky.social Twitter @JamesStout or on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jamesstout. Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers Bluesky. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What's your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don't forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe too. Skin safety Children's skin is more susceptible to sunburns and UV damage from the sun than adults. Before going outside, apply sunscreen and dress your kids in protective clothing like rash guards and hats. Choose a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 with broad-spectrum protection that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen is only safe for children over 6 months old. For babies under 6 months, keep them shaded and avoid direct sunlight. Children should also wear sunscreen on cloudy days. Even though the sun is hidden behind clouds, UV rays can still penetrate the skin and cause harm. Stay indoors during the peak sun hours. Warm weather can dry out skin. Apply a moisturizing cream or lotion after bath time and before bed to keep skin hydrated. Water safety Babies and small children can drown in just two inches of water. Keep a close eye on children around swimming pools, lakes, rivers, kiddie pools, and bathtubs and small containers of water like toilets, buckets, ice chests, or water tables. Make sure they stay covered, have a safety latch, or are kept out of reach. Children can be quick and slip away in an instant, so keep eyes on them at all times. Children can take swimming lessons as early as their first birthday. Other types of swimming lessons like Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) are an option for babies under 12 months. ISR lessons teach survival and self-rescue skills. Only swim in areas with a certified lifeguard. Never go into the ocean after dark.. Nutrition safety Keep your kids hydrated throughout the day by offering plenty of water to drink. Have water bottles nearby and fill them with ice to keep the water cold. Insulated stainless steel bottles keep water cold for hours. In hot weather, offer hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, berries, homemade fruit pops, and smoothies. If your child doesn't like drinking plain water, try infusing it with citrus fruits or fresh herbs for added flavor. When eating and cooking outdoors, avoid leaving raw meat or prepared foods in the sun to prevent foodborne illnesses. When BBQing, use an internal meat thermometer to ensure meats reach a safe internal temperature before eating. Always supervise open flames or BBQ grills and keep kids' toys and activities away from these areas for safety. Weather safety Avoid outdoor play during peak sun hours to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and nausea. If your child shows any of these signs, get them to a cool place right away, offer water, and use a cool bath or washcloth to help lower their temperature. If symptoms persist after an hour, seek medical attention immediately. Never leave children or pets alone in a car, even for a few minutes, as temperatures can become dangerous quickly. Avoid swimming or entering any body of water during thunderstorms or lightning. Insect safety Apply insect repellent on children before heading outdoors if bugs are around. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Eliminate standing water around your home to reduce the number of mosquitoes and other bugs nearby. If you live in an area with a lot of insects, plan indoor activities to avoid bug bites, especially in the evening. When planning an activity in a bug-prone area, dress children in long-sleeve shirts and long pants made from lightweight, breathable fabrics. Keep doors and windows closed whenever possible. If you want to open them, consider installing screens to keep bugs out. (credits)