Podcasts about OSHA

In this episode:The Rundown (:32): David Evans, president of Target Contractors and a member of the NDA Board of Directors, shares an update on current market conditions across the demolition industry. He discusses strong scrap pricing trends, growing federal project opportunities and why owners are increasingly prioritizing safety, regulatory compliance and proven experience over the lowest bid. Evans also reminds members about the Sept. 15 deadlines for NDA Awards and Scholarship applications and highlights OSHA's updated Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) guidance for contractors pursuing or maintaining VPP status.Member Conversation (4:36): Florida Chapter President Karen Soricelli of D.H. Griffin and Secretary/Treasurer Kala Kephart of AlliedBean Demolition share their journeys into the demolition industry and reflect on the mentors, experiences and values that shaped their careers. They discuss the importance of mentorship, attracting the next generation of skilled workers, the opportunities available for women in demolition and why professionalism, integrity and lifelong learning are essential for long-term success. The conversation also explores how involvement in the NDA and local chapters helps members build meaningful relationships, strengthen the industry and support one another beyond competition.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you walk onto a commercial pool deck expecting to provide a service quote... and instead discover a facility that should probably be closed?In this episode of Insurance Interlude, Steve Sherwood and Pat Grignon tackle one of the toughest situations a commercial pool professional can face: discovering serious code violations before you've even signed a contract.Steve shares a recent experience inspecting several HOA pools where years of neglected maintenance, questionable repairs, missing safety equipment, incomplete service logs, and improper chemical handling created significant liability concerns. The discussion quickly shifts from "Should I take this account?" to "How do I protect myself if something happens before I'm hired?"Whether you're servicing residential pools, managing commercial facilities, or growing your business, this episode is packed with practical advice on inspections, documentation, contracts, liability, and protecting both your customers and your company.In This Episode Why some commercial pools should never remain open until deficiencies are corrected  The importance of documenting serious safety violations immediately  When a service estimate becomes a potential liability issue  Improper plumbing repairs that violate code  Missing flow meters, bonding, grounding, and neglected maintenance records  Why incomplete service logs can become evidence in litigation  Chemical storage mistakes that can create OSHA and HazMat nightmares  The importance of secondary containment for liquid chemicals  Understanding the gap between inspections and signed service contracts  What happens when another company is still responsible for the pool  Residential versus commercial liability differences  How contract renewals and expired agreements can affect legal exposure  Why documentation is one of the best forms of risk management  The importance of educating prospective clients—even if they never hire you  Knowing when to walk away from a problematic customer Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

OSHA inspections are down. Penalties are down. The workers most at risk are afraid to speak up. And two preventable crises are claiming lives that should not be lost: the extreme heat epidemic that kills workers at dramatically higher rates if they are Latino or Black, and a growing wave of accelerated silicosis among young countertop fabricators exposed to engineered stone products so high in silica that they have been banned in Australia. On today's episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, National COSH Associate Director Katelyn Parady describes what is happening to workers right now and what workers, unions and advocates are doing to fight back. She covers the creative organizing happening at the city, state and supply chain level to address heat in the absence of a federal standard, the preemption laws being used in Texas and Florida to block rather than create protections and National COSH's preparations to call for a national ban on engineered stone as young Latino immigrant fabricators in their 20s and 30s continue to need double lung transplants and lose their lives. Visit nationalcosh.org for more.

Something has been circulating in our industry, and it's causing real problems for employers and for ergonomics professionals who are trying to build credible practices around genuine client needs.There are articles claiming that employers face a December 2026 OSHA deadline to complete home office ergonomic audits under a new remote work framework. In this episode, Darcie Jaremey digs into where that claim is actually coming from, why it's flat-out false, and what the real regulatory picture looks like for remote worker ergonomics.The short answer: there is no deadline. OSHA's position on home offices has not changed since 2000. But the real obligations employers do have around recordkeeping, workers' compensation, and accommodation law are significant, and the injury data alone makes the case for action without any manufactured urgency attached to it.What you'll take away:Why the December 2026 OSHA deadline is fabricated and who benefits from spreading itOSHA's actual formal guidance on home office inspections, quoted directly from the sourceThe General Duty Clause: what it is, what it requires, and why it applies regardless of where work happensThe three real employer obligations that do apply to remote workers right now: recordkeeping under 29 CFR Part 1904, workers' comp exposure, and ADA accommodation lawWhy a chair purchase is not an ergonomic assessment, and why that matters for both employers and consultantsWhat a real remote ergonomics program actually looks like61.2% of home-based workers report musculoskeletal discomfort from their home setup. That number is documented, real, and more than enough to justify action. No fake deadline required.Want to build an ergonomics practice that gives clients the accurate picture and earns their trust?That's exactly what Accelerate: The Business of Ergonomics is built for. Accelerate gives you the training, tools, and coaching to attract corporate clients, charge what you're worth, and build a practice you're proud of. You'll get monthly live coaching with Darcie, a curated equipment database, done-for-you content and swipe copy, business growth modules, and a community of ergonomics professionals doing the same work you are.Join at ergonomicshelp.com/accelerateResources mentioned:Accelerate: The Business of Ergonomics: ergonomicshelp.com/accelerateOSHA Formal Guidance on Home Offices (1999): osha.govOSHA Injury Cost Estimator: osha.govIf you're a healthcare professional and this episode got your wheels turning about office ergonomics - good. I've got free resources to help you take the next step at ergonomicshelp.com/resources. 

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It's Donkey Kong's 45th birthday, so we're climbing ladders, dodging barrels, and celebrating one of the greatest arcade games ever made! Join us as we explore the history, memories, and monkey business behind Nintendo's legendary gorilla. Donkey Kong changed video games forever, introduced the world to Mario, and inspired decades of sequels, cartoons, toys, and unforgettable moments. Grab a banana and a hammer as we celebrate 45 years of arcade greatness on Enjoy Stuff!   News Starlog Magazine Returns – The legendary science fiction magazine is making a comeback this November after 17 years away, complete with a new print edition, podcast, and newsletter  Godziburst & Godzilla Scramble Figures – Bandai is introducing two imaginative new collectible toy lines that let fans customize Godzilla or collect colorful transforming kaiju with playful designs. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been loving the excitement of the 2026 World Cup, catching matches whenever he can. He talks about how intense the competition has been and why soccer's global popularity is easy to understand once you experience the drama of the tournament. Shua finally watched the concluding chapter of Good Omens and appreciated the heartfelt ending given to Aziraphale and Crowley. He shares why the series is a great fantasy adaptation and why the final episodes delivered satisfying closure. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. We also spotlight a memorable sequence from Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Vulture descending through the atrium of Atlanta's iconic Marriott Marquis Atlanta. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy The Arcade  It's on like Donkey Kong! This week we're celebrating one of the most influential arcade games ever created as Donkey Kong turns 45! We look back at the game's unlikely creation, the debut of Mario, memorable characters, fun trivia, and the surprising history behind Nintendo's famous ape.   Along the way we test our memories with Donkey Kong trivia, imagine ridiculous birthday presents for DK, revisit the franchise's many games, compare it to other classic pop culture icons of the early '80s, and present a special investigative news report exposing the hilariously unsafe construction site that OSHA definitely should have shut down decades ago. Are you good at Donkey Kong? Could you beat Billy Mitchell? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Barrels and Monkeys" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

Send us Fan MailHearing loss is permanent but preventable, and we stop treating ringing ears like a normal part of low voltage work. We map out where the noise really comes from, how leaders should plan for hearing protection, and what to wear so you can keep doing the job and still hear life after work. • ringing ears as a warning sign of injury • noise sources in structured cabling and low voltage work plus other trades nearby • why hearing matters for situational awareness, crew safety, and communication • leadership responsibilities for planning PPE like any other job requirement • earmuffs, disposable foam plugs, reusable rubber plugs and where each fits • fit and compatibility issues with glasses, hard hats, hoodies, and worn seals • foam plug basics using roll, pull, hold and common mistakes • communication plans so workers do not remove protection to talk • OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 and 29 CFR 1910.95 practical expectations • ANSI guidance and the risk of over-protection that blocks warnings • BICSI best practices and a 10-point hearing protection checklist If you haven't already considered joining Patreon to help support this program, would you please do so? Support the showKnowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

Since voting to unionize back in November of 2024, Casa Bonita performers have gone to the table 14 times to negotiate wages, security issues, and workplace safety protocols, but have yet to reach a compromise with CB's billionaire owners Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Pink Palace actor, union member, and City Cast Denver regular Joshua Emerson sits down with host Bree Davies to take us inside the ongoing labor fight. Then, they discuss the lawsuit and pending eviction of the Denver Immersive Repertory Theater, and Joshua shares a special top five list involving LeBron James, Taco Tuesday, and the Denver Nuggets! For more on the labor situation at Casa Bonita, you can see for yourself the 10 recorded unfair labor practice complaints with the National Labor Relations Board and the one recorded OSHA complaint. Casa Bonita also responded to our interview request for Parker and Stone with the following statement:  “At Casa Bonita, we value all of our team members and their well-being. As a policy we do not comment on ongoing labor negotiations.” - Casa Bonita management  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think Denver could do to lure LeBron James to the Nuggets? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 8th episode: Denver Art Museum Blue Sky Regional Air Quality Council Denver Botanic Gardens Energy Outreach Colorado Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

This week Jordan and Kelley go over, "Jurassic Park." In this episode they tell of their different experiences in Vegas, discuss if they could fly a plane, are very afraid of the raptors, and are ready to call OSHA on the people running the parkListen to us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcastsApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-you-think-youre-iconic/id1528462095Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sV5jnnsnI7mcCk3pA7yVT?si=rD_0rUScQS2y2arFbbJZPg&dl_branch=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sytyipodcast/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SYTYIPODCASTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWbWmlH_IEXGy9Dbbeg--A

Más allá del cumplimiento: Elevando los estándares de seguridad en Espacios Confinados con NFPA 350En la gestión de riesgos industriales, el cumplimiento normativo es el punto de partida, no la meta. Mientras que regulaciones como OSHA establecen los requisitos mínimos, la guía NFPA 350 (2022) proporciona el "cómo" técnico para alcanzar un nivel de seguridad superior en trabajos dentro y alrededor de espacios confinados.¿Qué diferencia a NFPA 350 de otros estándares? Aquí tres pilares técnicos fundamentales:1️⃣ Identificación Integral de Peligros:A diferencia de los enfoques tradicionales, NFPA 350 clasifica los peligros en tres fuentes distintas que deben ser evaluadas antes de cada entrada:Inherentes: Aquellos propios de la estructura o el diseño del espacio.Introducidos: Riesgos generados por el trabajo mismo o los materiales llevados al sitio.Adyacentes: Peligros provenientes de áreas circundantes que pueden migrar al espacio de trabajo.2️⃣ Roles Especializados y Competencias:La guía reconoce que un "Supervisor de Entrada" no puede ser experto en todo. NFPA 350 formaliza roles críticos adicionales para garantizar el control técnico:Probador de Gas (Gas Tester): Responsable de la monitorización atmosférica continua y precisa.Especialista en Ventilación: Encargado de diseñar y mantener flujos de aire efectivos.Especialista en Aislamiento: Enfocado en el control de energías peligrosas y bloqueos.3️⃣ Prevención a través del Diseño (PtD):NFPA 350 enfatiza que la eliminación del riesgo en la fase de diseño o rediseño es la solución más efectiva. Aplicar principios de PtD permite eliminar la necesidad misma de entrada o rediseñar aperturas para facilitar rescates más rápidos y seguros.Conclusión técnica: La seguridad en espacios confinados no es estática. La implementación de un sistema de Gestión de Cambios (MOC), como sugiere la norma, asegura que cualquier modificación en las condiciones o procesos sea reevaluada antes de que un trabajador rompa el plano de entrada.Como profesionales de EHS y Gestión de Riesgos, nuestra misión es integrar estas mejores prácticas para pasar de una cultura de "permisos" a una cultura de "control técnico preventivo".¿Ya has integrado los criterios de NFPA 350 en tu programa de gestión? Te leo en los comentarios.#SeguridadIndustrial #EspaciosConfinados #NFPA350 #EHS #PrevencionDeRiesgos #IngenieriaDeSeguridad #SaludOcupacional #GestiónDeRiesgos

On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian welcomesRobbie “C.R.” Sawyer, Director of Safety for Florida at HB Next, who travels jobsite to jobsite coaching builders, GCs, and trade partners on OSHA 1926 and practical safety to keep businesses healthy and compliant. Robbie shares how his grandfather, a fire chief, modeled servant leadership by working alongside rookies and building trust, then explains that a strong safety culture requirestop-level buy-in and zero compromise, while employees can influence leadership through education and initiative. He describes what makes a good safety inspector, being able to stop imminent danger but primarily approaching sites asa coach who educates without belittling. The conversation also covers Florida workforce shortages, apprenticeship programs through NEFBA, HB Next trainingresources, and advanced first aid training like stop-the-bleed and tourniquet use.Guest Social: Robbie Sawyer, CHST | LinkedInGuest Website: Construction Compliance as a Service I HB NEXTHost Email:brianb@buildcs.net Host LinkedIn: Brian Brogen, PMP

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we are chatting with Kali Marsh, RVT, compliance manager and Mark Harrison, MS.Ed., founder and president, both with Certified Safety Training (CST) about the role of veterinary technicians, assistants and CSRs on safety training. Learn what you should know regarding federal and state requirements, the impact of OSHA, SDS (formerly MSDS) and the role you have in maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, the animals we serve and their people.Sponsored By:

Apparently Rich Katz had a few fireworks left over from yesterday, and managed to slip them into today's puzzle: it  just sizzles with creativity, and will have you ooh-ing and ah-ing on the way to the happy music. The theme was particularly inspired, but the rest of the grid was also top notch. We liked 57A, Enforcer of traveling restrictions, informally? , NBAREF (nice!); we also were taken with 96A, Org. concerned with plants, OSHA (oh, those kinds of plants

Send us Fan MailSmell smoke in a big city and a career crew is at your door in minutes. In huge stretches of rural America, that same 911 call wakes up volunteers who have to drive to the station, wait for enough people to safely staff a truck, and then head your way, often with the clock already working against them.We break down the quiet crisis hitting the volunteer fire service: fewer responders, more calls, and turnout times that keep stretching while modern homes can reach flashover in three to five minutes. We walk through the real math behind recruitment and retention, from the rural brain drain and aging rosters to commuter lifestyles and employers who can't spare workers mid-shift. We also dig into the training burden shaped by NFPA and OSHA standards, where a new volunteer may face hundreds of hours before they can fully participate, plus the ongoing admin load that can feel like a second job with no paycheck.Then we follow the money. When departments run fish fries to buy diesel, replace turnout gear, or fund an $800,000 to $1 million pumper, the system is no longer just strained, it's structurally broken. We talk grants like AFG and SAFER, why they can be hard to win without dedicated grant writers, and what happens when the apparatus gets older and less safe. Finally, we look at the human cost of modern response: EMS-heavy call volume, intimate small-town trauma, rising mental health risk, and the cancer exposure reality that too many people still underestimate.If you care about rural public safety, listen, share this with someone in your community, and then take action: meet your local volunteers, show up at public meetings, and push leaders to fund fire protection like the essential service it is. DISCLAIMERThe views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast and its hosts. Furthermore, any views or opinions expressed by guests are their own alone and unless otherwise stated, do not reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official policies of any organization, institution, or employer they may be associated with or employed by.  Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

We're back with another one—and this time, we're talking all things building the next generation of the construction workforce.In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, Jon and Chris sit down with Amanda McIsaac from Slippery Rock University to dig into SRU's brand-new Construction Management program. But first… a little catch-up (yes, Chris finally took a vacation, and yes, we had to give him a hard time about it).Amanda brings over 20 years of industry experience (shoutout CDM Smith) into the classroom, and she walks us through what it actually takes to launch a program from the ground up. We're talking curriculum that goes beyond the textbook—real-world skills, industry insight, and making sure students are actually ready to hit the jobsite on day one.We get into how the program is structured, why having an industry-driven advisory board matters, and how SRU is blending safety, business, and field experience into one well-rounded degree. Plus, Amanda shares how they're keeping students engaged with hands-on learning—think site visits, guest speakers, and real connections to the field.One thing that really stood out? Communication. Amanda breaks down why it's one of the biggest gaps employers are seeing—and how she's making it a priority to fix that before students graduate.Of course, we also talk safety (because you can't not), including OSHA training built right into the program, and why that foundation matters for every role in construction.Amanda's passion for mentoring and developing students is contagious, and if you've ever thought about getting into construction—or helping shape the future workforce—you'll want to hear this. She also gives us a preview of what's next, including plans for a Bachelor of Applied Science designed for students coming from the trades.Bottom line: this is what it looks like when education and industry actually work together.If you're interested in getting involved—guest speaking, internships, partnerships—this is your sign to connect. Let's keep building.

Morning Briefing — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Heat Dome Deep-Dive, NWS Lincoln IL, Zmanim & MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)=== ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (15 Tamuz 5786) ===Hebrew Date: 15 Tamuz 5786 | Parsha: Chukat-BalakAlos HaShachar: 3:25 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:06 AMLatest Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM=== TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ===Sunrise: 5:19 AM | Sof Zman Shma: 9:06 AM | Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM | Shkiah: 8:30 PM=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===An extreme and historic heat dome grips the Midwest today. A 596 decameter (dam) closed upper-level ridge — one of the strongest ever recorded over this region — is centered over the Ohio Valley, pumping oppressive heat and moisture into Chicago and surrounding areas. Highs in the lower 90s°F with dew points near 80°F are expected, producing heat indices of 105-110°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday.=== NWS LINCOLN IL DISCUSSION (Barnes, 5:22 AM CDT) ===596 dam closed contour heat dome over Ohio Valley — historically rare signature. NBM model running 2-4°F too warm; actual highs likely lower 90s rather than mid/upper 90s. Heat index exceeds 105°F through Thursday. SW winds gusting 25 kt.=== NWS CHICAGO LOT DISCUSSION (Ratzer, 2:02 AM CDT) ===H5 ~5960m (~596 dam). Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday. 80°F dew points observed Monday afternoon in southern CWA. Heat index 105-110°F. Lake Michigan water temps: Chicago Shore 66°F, Wilmette 62°F, Chicago Crib 61°F.=== 1995 HEATWAVE COMPARISON ===The 1995 Midwest heat wave remains the benchmark. St. Louis hit a dew point of 83°F on July 14, 1995. Appleton, WI recorded a 90°F dew point — the probable Western Hemisphere record — with a heat index of 153°F. The 1995 wet bulb temperature reached approximately 85°F (29°C). The 500mb ridge in 1995 peaked around 594-596 dam over the Great Plains; today's ridge matches or exceeds that at 596 dam over the Ohio Valley.=== CLOSED CONTOUR HEAT DOME SCIENCE ===A "closed contour" means the 500mb height lines form complete loops — no open pathways for cooler air to enter. Most heat domes do NOT produce closed contours; a closed 596 dam contour is extremely rare and represents an exceptionally locked, stagnant ridge. Not all heat domes are closed contour events.=== CORN BELT MOISTURE SCIENCE ===Corn fields act as natural evapotranspiration engines. A single mature corn plant transpires 50+ gallons of water per growing season. With millions of acres of corn in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa all in active growth phase, the atmosphere is loaded with moisture from below — supplementing Gulf of Mexico moisture streaming northward. This is why Midwest dew points can spike to 80°F+ even without direct Gulf influence.=== WET BULB / WBGT SCIENCE ===Wet bulb temperature (WB) measures what your body actually feels when sweating. At 92°F air temp with 80°F dew point, the wet bulb approaches 84-85°F — near the physiological survivability limit for even healthy adults with shade and hydration. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) adds solar radiation load; WBGT >32°C (89.6°F) is considered the military/OSHA "extreme danger" threshold.=== ORTHODOX COMMUNITY FORECASTS ===• St. Louis, MO: Mid-upper 90s, heat index 100-110°F. Extreme Heat Warning through Friday. NWS LSX.• Lakewood, NJ: Low-mid 90s, heat index 98-105°F. NWS PHI.• Borough Park, Brooklyn NY: Upper 80s-low 90s, humid. Heat Advisory. NWS OKX.• Baltimore, MD: Lower 90s, heat index 100-107°F. NWS LWX.• Philadelphia, PA: Lower-mid 90s, heat index 100-108°F. Heat Warning.• Atlantic City, NJ: Upper 80s-low 90s, sea breeze influence moderate.=== ISRAEL & DEAD SEA ===Jerusalem: 40-43°C (104-109°F), typical summer ridge. Low humidity (15-25%). Dead Sea: air temps 40-47°C; water temp ~31°C (88°F). Record at Sedom: 51°C. Mediterranean sea breeze provides relief to coastal Tel Aviv but Jerusalem's inland elevation (~750-800m) retains heat without sea-breeze relief.=== INDIA EXTREME HEAT / WORLD RECORD DEW POINTS ===India's Gangetic Plain and Rajasthan experience dew points of 85-90°F during peak monsoon onset with heat indices routinely above 130°F. The probable world record dew point: 95°F (35°C) at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 8, 2003, with an air temp of 108°F (42°C) — producing a heat index of approximately 172°F.=== NAM vs GFS MODEL ACCURACY ===NAM (North American Mesoscale): Higher resolution (3-km), better at capturing local dew point pooling and mesoscale details. GFS: Global model, coarser, tends to underestimate extreme dew point events in the corn belt. For this event, NAM dew point forecasts of 78-82°F appear more accurate than GFS's 74-76°F projections.=== EPISODE FOOTER ===Morning forecasts air at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. $5/month supports the show.Tags: weather,zmanim,Chicago,NWS,morning briefing,forecast,Jewish times,West Rogers Park,heat dome,extreme heat,dew point,1995 heatwave,wet bulbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. 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Early voting began Friday in Minnesota ahead of this year's primary election. At the Minneapolis Early Vote Center, some voters were among the first to cast their ballots in person. Voters can vote early by mail or in person. More information is available at MNvotes.org.The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3 to 2 Friday to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers in the city. The meeting was filled with residents opposed to a proposed data center project. The project's developer has warned of possible legal action if the moratorium passed. Residents also presented a petition with more than 700 signatures to the state's Environmental Quality Board, seeking an environmental assessment of the proposed data center.The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a budget Friday that includes a 3.8 percent tuition increase for the next school year. Regent Robyn Gulley was the only regent to vote against the increase, citing concerns about transparency in the budget process. University President Rebecca Cunningham says the increase will help maintain accessibility and fair compensation for faculty and staff.A 29-year-old worker died early Thursday at a chicken processing plant in central Minnesota. Police say the employee was pinned under equipment in a loading dock area at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Cold Spring. The man's co-workers removed him, and emergency responders provided medical care, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Pilgrim's Pride owner JBS says it is conducting an internal review and cooperating with OSHA.Dangerous heat remains on track to move into Minnesota starting later this weekend and lasting through much of next week. MPR meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber says heat advisories will likely be issued, with temperatures in the 90s and heat indices reaching triple digits. Monday could bring heat indices of 105 to 108 degrees. Conditions will be cooler along the North Shore, and there's a chance for thunderstorms Sunday, some of which could be strong in northern Minnesota.

For their third installment of the Safety Unscripted series, Jill and her longtime friend and former fellow OSHA investigator, Dr. Todd Loushine, answer EHS questions focused on technology and AI, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Environmental Safety, Contractor, Subcontractor and Multi-Employer Safety, and more! We believe many of our listeners have the same kinds of questions. So, again we're sharing portions of the webinar recording with you for this month's episode. Enjoy!

Everyone who goes to work should have the right to go home after work. This is a sentiment that wasn't necessarily formally recognised until the 1970's here in the UK.   Health & Safety often gets mocked for overly cautious or seemingly onerous tasks to meet certain regulations and Standards today, however these are in place for a reason. They save lives, plain and simple. In this episode, Ian Battersby makes the case for Health & Safety regulations, including why they were introduced, events that sparked the conversation for workplace safety and the impact regulations have had since their introduction. You'll learn ·      The decline in ISO 45001 adoption ·      The Health and Safety at Work Act ·      How much difference has this Act made since its introduction? ·      How do the US and UK differ in their approach to safety regulations?  ·      What events led to the creation of safety regulations in the UK? ·      Addressing broader health and safety risks – illness and long-term damage as a result of work ·      How to make health & safety manageable   Resources ·      HSE ·      ISO 45001 Support ·      Isologyhub   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Ian Battersby makes the case for modern Health & Safety regulations, sharing why they were introduced, how they've impacted workplace safety statistics and how you can make health & safety more manageable.    [03:30] The decline in ISO 45001 adoption – From our standpoint as consultants, there has been less adoption of ISO 45001 when compared to other Standard such as ISO 9001 or ISO 27001. In years previous, it was a common Standard to implement either with or straight after ISO 9001. There are a number of reasons for this, including: ·      The appetite for ISO 45001 has reduced in favour of newer Standards ·      Supply chains not proposing it as a requirement ·      Our particular client base feel they are low risk in their respective industries To be fair, health and safety does get a bad reputation for being overbearing. It's been subject to many attacks from various media and lobbying groups, however, it's necessary to ensure we all stay safe at work. Let's look at some history… [05:00] The Health & Safety At Work Act: This act received Royal Assent in the UK on 31 July 1974, and came into force on 1 April 1975. To an extent it replaced and improved upon previous laws covering separate industries and activities: Factories, Mines & Quarries, Agriculture, etc It was enacted in response to a recognition that, although conditions for workers had improved over the century, there was still completely unnecessary harm being caused to many in the country's workforce. This is also the point when the Health and Safety Executive was formally established to enforce the law. It also provides a wealth of guidance to businesses, so we highly recommend checking out their website. They also have the legal duty to collect consolidated data on workplace injuries for the UK, and have provided an annual report since it's inception in 1975. [07:45] How much difference has this Act made since its introduction? In the year to 31/03/1975 when consolidated data was first recorded there were 651 deaths at work. The equates to more than 2.5 deaths in a single year per 100,000 workers. Comparatively, in 2024/25 124 people died in work, and while that's 124 too many, it's a big improvement. The rate per 100,000 workers is now 0.37, and you have to bear in mind that the workforce has grown, but overall that's a reduction of over 85%. [09:10] How do the US and UK differ in their approach to safety regulations? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) serves similar purpose in USA as HSE, but they have important differences in approach and independence. The HSE is independent of government to an extent and has no ministerial control, whereas OSHA sits within the Dept of Labor. It can also be argued that the OSHA approach is prescriptive in setting rules whereas HSE follows the more outcome-based principles of HASAWA: to reduce risk "so far as is reasonably practicable", which some argue is more sophisticated and produces better results. OSHA has also seen its powers to intervene, investigate and enforce curtailed at times due to certain political interests.   Looking at the numbers, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics published fatality rates for 2024: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries: There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, down 4.0% from 5,283 in 2023. The fatal work injury rate was 3.3 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2024, a decrease from 3.5 in 2023. That rate is notably higher than Great Britain's — 3.3 per 100,000 versus 0.37 — though the two figures aren't directly comparable. The BLS uses full-time equivalent workers as the denominator and covers a broader range of incident types, while the HSE's RIDDOR series uses a headcount of all workers and has specific exclusions (road traffic accidents, air and sea travel, etc.). The methodological differences mean a like-for-like comparison requires some care. [13:35] What events led to the creation of safety regulations in the UK? In the days of Victorian Britain, it's difficult to view the common working man, woman AND child as anything other than a commodity. Thousands died every year in industrial accidents during this era, and large-scale accidents in many industries weren't uncommon. Mining was particularly tragic, a few events include: ·      The Oaks Colliery explosion of 1866 killed around 360 men and boys. ·      Hartley Colliery in 1862 trapped and killed 204 miners when the single shaft collapsed (but individual deaths from falls, gas explosions, and equipment failures happened constantly and attracted no particular attention) ·      The Abercarn Colliery explosion in Monmouthshire (1878) killed 268 men. ·      The Albion Colliery explosion at Cilfynydd in Wales (1894) killed 290. These were not exceptional events, they were part of a continuous toll. In the 1860s alone, over 1,000 miners died annually in Britain. Textile mills, ironworks, shipyards, and construction sites all had very high casualty rates. Factory machinery had no guards. Children routinely worked in spaces too small for adults, climbing inside machinery to clean it while it was still running, or crawling under looms. Mill workers lost fingers, hands, and arms with regularity. The end of the Victorian era saw attempts at regulation, but without true enforcement. The Factories Act didn't appear until 1933 and it was bitterly opposed by many owners of mines and mills. Modern regulations exist today to prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again, they were hard fought for by workers and lobbyists, and in some ways we're still fighting to include the broader impacts work can have on an individual. [16:45] Addressing broader health and safety risks – This is in relation to harm accumulated over a lifetime of work with long-term and often fatal consequences. The suffering caused to workers exposed to hazardous conditions is immeasurable. For example, let's look at asbestos. The dangers of working with asbestos were recognised remarkably early, as far back as 1890s in France, and Asbestosis was formally recognised in 1930. This led to regulation in 1931, but only applying to the asbestos textile industry, excluding all the industries where its use was widespread such as construction, shipbuilding, anyone working in insulation etc Worse still, it wasn't even enforced! Then take mesothelioma, the distinctive and almost invariably fatal cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen. The connection between asbestos and mesothelioma was established in SA in 1960 when mining blue asbestos. Further research in the UK firmly established the link in the 60s. From the mid-60s, headlines were being made nationally when shipyard workers from the war era stared dying in large numbers. Unions began lobbying for protections and media coverage continued for years as cases multiplied across several areas and industries. Nevertheless, its manufacture and use continued. The Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 introduced licensing for the most hazardous asbestos removal work. Blue asbestos (crocidolite) was banned in 1985, followed by brown asbestos (amosite) in 1986, though white asbestos (chrysotile) remained legal until 1999. In the interim and since then thousands of people died and multiple legal cases have ensued. 2218 people died of mesothelioma alone in 2023. Altogether it's estimated that workplace-related lung disease and cancers kill as many 13000 per year in the UK. Several thousand more are known to die of non-lung-related occupational diseases each year, but these aren't recorded as workplace deaths on certificates, so these people aren't included in HSE annual reporting. It doesn't stop at deaths either, there is an argument for the detriment that certain work can have on quality of life. Incidents and conditions such as: ·      accidents causing amputation and fracture ·      eye conditions from welding and other light sources ·      Deafness and hearing difficulties ·      HAVS, vibration white finger ·      Skin conditions from exposure ·      Musculoskeletal in low risk environments None of these are terminal and so often go unreported.   [23:25] How to make Health & Safety manageable – Some consider modern health and safety regulations to be over the top, but overarching law in the UK has the principle 'As Far As Is Reasonably Practicable'. One common area is in risk assessment, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations states: "Every employer shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of— (a)      the risks to the health and safety Where the employer employs five or more employees, they shall record— (a)          the significant findings of the assessment" The keyword being 'significant' there. If you work in lower risk industries, you aren't being forced to make unnecessary risk assessments, only when significant risks are present do you need to complete a risk assessment. For more guidance, check out the HSE guidance on office-based risk assessments. [25:55] Ian poses a question: Can you seriously say that the drop in deaths and injuries suffered by the common worker would have dropped at the rate it has without regulatory intervention?  Can all employers (or other vested interests) be trusted to do the right thing through good will and voluntary mechanisms alone? 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Most workers in the United States lack enforceable legal protections against workplace heat. Only seven states have standards on the books. And the federal OSHA proposal that was supposed to change that is stuck in limbo — leaving millions of workers exposed to preventable illness and death as summer temperatures climb. On today's episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, NRDC Senior Advocate Juanita Constible breaks down the state of heat safety policy, the state-by-state campaigns moving forward in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Mexico and what strong heat standards actually require beyond the basics of water, rest and shade. She also discusses how unions — from the Teamsters' landmark UPS contract win to IBEW, USW and SEIU's legislative advocacy — are among the most effective forces for getting enforceable protections on the books. For heat safety resources, visit nrdc.org and protectworkersfromheat.org.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Warehouse and Operations as a Career. Over the last several years we’ve discussed dozens and dozens of opportunities in warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. We’ve talked about forklift operators, order selectors, recruiters, dispatchers, transportation managers, supervisors, safety professionals, operations leaders, and many of the global supply chain positions. Today I thought we'd talk about one of the positions or career paths that, well, isn't thought about much but without it, simply put, things would grind to a halt! And that's Building Maintenance. The people who keep the facility running. The men and women who make sure the lights come on, the dock doors open, the HVAC systems cool and heat the buildings and keep our coolers and freezers cold, the plumbing works, and the equipment keeps operating. Without them, nothing else happens. And the amazing thing is many of these careers begin with the simplest tasks imaginable. Changing a light bulb. I'm Marty and let’s talk about it today. When most people start in a warehouse environment, they may enter as a General Labor associate. Maybe we're unloading trailers, stacking pallets, cleaning work areas or even assisting with counting inventory or any of the 50 other tasks that need help every shift. We're learning about attendance, safety rules and procedures, and expectations. We're learning what it means to be part of a team. Managers start noticing people who like fixing things. The employee who notices a broken door handle or a slow roll up door.  That associate who reports a leaking pipe. The team member who volunteers to help move equipment. The person who wants to know how things work. Those individuals often find themselves helping the maintenance departments. And that’s where a completely different career journey can begin. Many facilities have what is commonly called a Utility Associate. Sometimes they’re called facility assistants. Maintenance helpers, maintenance utility technicians. The title doesn’t matter much. And the responsibilities are usually very similar. Tasks might include things like replacing light bulbs, painting walls, cleaning dock plates, changing air filters, maybe even minor repairs on equipment, or organizing maintenance supplies, even assisting contractors, and helping the company technicians perform preventive maintenance. These aren’t glamorous jobs. But they’re valuable jobs. And more importantly, they’re learning opportunities. Every task teaches something, every repair becomes a lesson, with every day becoming a classroom. One of the first skills many maintenance associates begin learning is basic electrical work. I’m not talking about becoming an electrician overnight. Of course, electrical work requires training, certifications, and safety knowledge. But maintenance associates often start learning how lighting systems operate, how to replace ballast and LED conversions.  Circuit identification, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and electrical safety principles. They begin understanding why power flows the way it does, they learn troubleshooting and how to diagnosis problems. They learn how to identify problems instead of simply reporting them. That’s a valuable skill in any profession. The same thing happens with plumbing. Many maintenance technicians start by helping experienced professionals. They learn how water systems operate, how valves function and how drains are maintained, things like leak identification, and fixture replacement. Then comes one of the most in-demand skill sets in many nations today. HVAC. Or Heating. Ventilation. Air Conditioning.  As maintenance associates gain experience, many employers will sponsor training opportunities. Some associates pursue certifications on their own. Before long, they’re troubleshooting rooftop units. Maintaining industrial climate systems. Diagnosing airflow issues. And with those skills comes increased earning potential. What I find fascinating about maintenance careers is how they combine multiple trades into one profession. Electrical. Mechanical. Plumbing. HVAC. Carpentry. Safety. Even project management, vendor relations, and budgeting. It’s one of the most diverse skill sets in the entire facility. And I've found that many maintenance professionals continue developing themselves through formal training. Things like OSHA certifications, Lockout/Tagout training, HVAC certifications, EPA refrigerant certifications, electrical safety training, welding certifications, boiler certifications, preventive maintenance programs, and facility management certifications. Each certification adds another tool to the toolbox. And employers notice. One thing I’ve observed throughout my career is that maintenance professionals become incredibly valuable because they save organizations money. Imagine a conveyor system goes down. Production stops. Orders stop. Shipping grinds to a halt. A skilled maintenance technician can diagnose the issue, repair it, and get operations moving again. That’s value. The ability to solve problems creates opportunities. And, as we've learned, organizations reward problem solvers. As technicians gain experience, I've seen many advance into leadership roles. Maintenance Lead and on to Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Supervisor. Even Maintenance Manager and Facilities Manager or Regional Maintenance Manager and Director of Facilities positions. These leaders may oversee multiple facilities, maintenance budgets, preventive maintenance programs, and manage vendor relationships, compliance initiatives, construction projects, and safety programs. They’re no longer changing light bulbs, there making strategic decisions and planning future improvements, helping organizations operate efficiently. Now the path isn’t always direct or happening in a straight line. I've witnessed people begin as janitors, as forklift operators. Some come from manufacturing or even the fleet or transportation environments. What matters most is curiosity and the desire to learn. The willingness to ask questions and to volunteer for opportunities. As you know by now, I’ve always believed that careers are built one skill at a time. Very few people just wake up one morning and becomes a Director. Nobody starts as an expert. No one began their career knowing everything. Success is usually much less exciting than people imagine. I think it’s learning one thing today. Another thing tomorrow. And one more thing next week. Then repeating that process for years. If you’re listening today and currently working as a general labor associate, here's a quick exercise. Look around your facility. Notice who repairs things and who troubleshoots equipment, who maintains dock doors, who works on HVAC systems, who keeps the building running. Then introduce yourself. Ask questions and Show interest. You may discover a career path you never knew was there. And if you’re already in maintenance, keep investing in yourself. Take the next class and earn the next certification and  the next skill. Because maintenance is one of those professions where learning never stops. technology changes, equipment changes, and our buildings change. The people who continue learning continue growing. Saying all that reminds me of a much earlier episode from back in 2016, episode 11, where we visited with a gentleman named Mike that pretty much lived the life we've discussed here today. I'd urgh you to go check out what he had to say way back then. Anyway, so this week, I challenge you to look beyond the obvious career paths. Sometimes opportunity isn’t driving a forklift. It isn’t sitting in an office or managing a department. Sometimes opportunity is standing on a ladder changing a light bulb and realizing you’ve just taken the first step toward becoming the person responsible for an entire facility. And that’s a pretty incredible journey. Until next time, remember that warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, and operations aren’t just jobs. They’re careers. And every career starts with a single opportunity. And we can make our own opportunities. Well, I've got to go move some freight myself now. Thanks for listening in today, and hey, y'all be safe out there, our friends and family are wanting to see us after our shift.

Dig This's Bob Baylor talks to T.J. Bryson about the upcoming Trench Safety Stand Down Week. NUCA National Partner United Rentals is a long-time sponsor and of TSSD and has a world-class trench safety program of their own. They help contractors strengthen our member's safety culture through OSHA-focused training and helping them to conduct toolbox talks with their employees. TSSD has grown over the past decade into a nationwide week of focused safety awareness for the underground construction industry, and Bob and T.J. talk about this important NUCA safety program and its future.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #254 Rick Patterson CCRKBA Board Member & Liberty's Keystone   It's nice to be able to film a show that isn't too far from home. Rick Patterson is only in Connecticut. He's a board member of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. And he owns Liberty's Keystone. We had an interesting conversation about some of the goings on on the international level of firearms.    Rick has been involved with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the CCRKBA, and even the SAAMI. Before all of that, he started off in the oil business. Hoping to be the VP of the company, he was passed over when the spot came open. A family member saw the ad for the NSSF job and he applied. Having the position filled already, he didn't get that job. But with his experience in environmental compliance, business planning, and whatnot, they had a position dealing with shooting ranges and offered that to him. Fortunately, he was a good fit and took this job.    While at NSSF, Rick was involved in creating their shooting range program, the 5-star shooting program, the Where To Shoot website. He also worked with the EPA and OSHA on lead management. While the Violence Prevention Center was out trying to shut ranges down with accusations of lead poisoning, his team worked to put together the science behind metallic lead in soils and a management plan.    Over the years, ranges were considered successful if they had a good number of members and raised money for their range and cause. But it's important for ranges to have plans to keep the range around for generations. The things Rick's team worked on changed how that was done and how it was developed.    Some of the stories Rick shares are about how local towns wanted to stop an indoor range. So the community pushed to have the parking lot be totally covered with double bullet proof protection and entirely covered. The issue with that is it will now be cost prohibitive to have a parking lot that way, thus not being able to build the range since it didn't meet the requirements the town wanted. Of course, there are people that will bring an entire unused cartridge into the police station and say it landed on their property just like that therefore the range must be shut down.    The executive director of SAAMI opened up and Rick was able to get that position. At the same time, the UN was getting involved with gun control. Under Rick's leadership, he was able to get NGO status for SAAMI and was able to have some input on topics that concerned firearms.    Some of the conversation was about Germany pushing for serialization of ammunition. One German company who had a patent on serialization was pushing for that to happen. But they didn't have to figure out how it's supposed to work, they just declare that it needs to be done. And that will be someone else's problem to figure out the solution.   Rick is a very knowledgeable man who has done many things with the groups and the UN. There's two sides to the UN, there's one side dealing with regulations and one that deals with politics. Eventually, the UN realized that even if firearms production ended and no one made another gun, there are going to be millions of them around for a long time. So they need to change their tactic and approach to going after something like ammunition.    We talked about the small arms treaty and other things at the international level, shipping regulated materials around the world, and much more. It was a very interesting conversation. There's so much more to what is going on than people know or even realize. We've got someone like Rick on our side, who understands how these things work. And he's worked hard to keep things going for us and our firearms.  Favorite quotes: "Sometimes success is just being able to stall it out before you get some draconian law passed." "A successful range is one that's here today, tomorrow, next week, next generation, serving the shooting public." "The countries that are the biggest offenders of the arms deals are not party to it." Liberty's Keystone Website https://libertyskeystone.com/   Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/   Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie supporters.    US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com   Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA's evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency's successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA's future, and what employers should expect from OSHA enforcement and policy initiatives today. We also examine the role of OSHA counsel in helping organizations navigate compliance, investigations, and emerging workplace safety risks. Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster)Guest Speaker: Taylor Johnson (email) (Pierce Atwood LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Continuing education on your mind? What about areas in your practice you want to grow, or strengths and skillsets you want your team to have? Tiff and Kristy discuss the power of continuing education, including why it changes lives (and offices), where to fit it in your schedule, how to add makeup days of production, and a ton more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiff (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are so excited to have you here today. I know there's an intro you guys listen to that says we're excited for you, and what you're listening to today is the consultants, and we're taking over. ⁓ and and we really are excited to be here today. I have the one and only Kristy Treasure with me this morning. And ⁓ Kristy, I had a client this morning.   that they have a client that is a client of yours. And they were like, Who is it? It was, it's, it's treasure, right? Is that her last name? And I was like, that's truly her last name. She truly is a treasure. And they were looking at it. ⁓ your client had recommended you to them. ⁓ and they they were like, is Treasure really her last name? So I felt like I needed to say it tonight. How are you? I know it was it was cute. Yeah. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (00:37) No.   ⁓ that's so cool. Good. Yeah.   Tiff (00:48) It's the middle of the week for us. This is a wild podcasting day for us. but here we are. Kristy, thank you for being here. And you've got a full week of calls this week too. It's first week of the month for us recording this and how's ⁓ how's everything going over there? How are you how are you doing? How are your clients looking? What have you what trends are you seeing on your end?   The Dental A Team (01:09) Yeah.   It's crazy because I'm seeing a lot of clients have things fall out of their schedule in May, yet we had great numbers. I'm like, is May gonna be the new September or like what's happening here? But I I don't know if it's weather related, graduations. I don't know. It's it's weird.   Tiff (01:24) Yeah.   Yeah. Yeah.   I totally agree with you though. ⁓ here like rounding out end of May, like looking at Maine numbers. I've seen the same thing. I've seen a lot of practices that had some stellar production and some stellar collections. And I even have a few practices yesterday that were shocked when they looked at their numbers because they felt like they were so much worse because the schedule kept falling apart. ⁓ yeah, and I said the same thing. I know my o my Ohio office, I said it's cause it's finally not like   The Dental A Team (01:51) Yeah.   Tiff (01:57) like fifty degrees and ninety mile an hour winds, people are trying to get outside. So we're definitely hitting that season. And I think people are maybe prioritizing their personal lives a little bit more than maybe we're used to ⁓ in dentistry and we might be seeing that. I don't know. But I agree. I'm seeing that for sure.   The Dental A Team (02:17) Yeah, and it seems like it's coast to coast. So and the weird thing is is I d even if I say graduations and stuff, that's not new for May, but we'll see. We'll see. Yeah.   Tiff (02:26) I know, I know.   Yeah, yeah, I do agree. I do agree. Well, I'm excited for the summer. I know here in Arizona it's getting warmer, but we've had a pretty tame summer so far and the rest of the country's catching up to us. So I thought today would be a good day to get us some podcasts under our belt and we chatted before this and decided we're gonna chat about CE, you guys, ⁓ continue continuing education and   Honestly, Kristy, continuing education is something I think you really, really love personally, professionally, and for your practices. It's something I see you prioritize a ton. And so actually, this is a perfect podcast subject for us. And I thought let's chat through some of the CE opportunities, but also, Kristy, I know you and I both work with a lot of practices and a lot of dentists who do a ton of CE.   And making sure we add that into their budget is something I think both of us prioritize. So I thought we could chat about that some as well. So first and foremost, Kristy, personally for you, I would love to hear like what does your CE and your life look like and how how have you successfully prioritized it? Cause I think others can see that in themselves as well. And you truly do. I watch you. You're you're constantly learning, you're constantly absorbing something. ⁓ and how do you how do you fit that into your life?   The Dental A Team (03:52) Yeah. Well, I I am much like you in that we like to prioritize things and be efficient at it. And having gone through James Clear book for atomic habits, I think it's actually up there on my shelf, but we talk about this all the time and I like to combine, hey, every morning I have to get ready and so why not listen to a podcast or an audio book ⁓ while I'm getting ready? And so   Tiff (04:00) No.   The Dental A Team (04:20) A lot of times I will do that for sure. But then also, you know, you, me, all of the coaches, we look at lag measures within a practice and lead measures. And in the next few months, I we're talking about summer, but September is going to be here around the corner too. And we start looking forward to the new year. And as part of our process for looking into the new year, part of that planning can be planning for continuing to education.   Tiff (04:38) It is.   Okay.   The Dental A Team (04:50) What are areas within our practice that we want to grow or grow for ourselves and or for practice needs and literally starting to map that out and what it looks like for next year.   Tiff (05:05) Yeah, I completely agree. I completely agree. And I do think this is the time of the year to think about that because also if we haven't budgeted for it yet for this year, now we need to start looking at what would that budget look like for next year. And I know, Kristy, to your point, there are so many doctors that I've worked with that get to June and they're like, Tiff, there's this thing I want to do in October, but it's full, so I'm on a wait list. And I'm like, Well, when did the list start? Can we do that in twenty twenty seven or whatever the next year is?   Can we do it in that year to also budget for that and be like top of top priority on that list instead of on that wait list? So I totally agree. This is the time of year to start that. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (05:44) For sure. I was gonna say too   Tiff with CE, listening to you talk. I think about it almost like we break marketing into internal and external. I think with CE, we can almost break it that way too. There can be some very low cost, no cost, just like the podcast or webinars, or take time out of the practice, even to work on some of your internal systems. And that is continuing education for your team too.   Tiff (05:55) Yeah.   For sure.   The Dental A Team (06:14) So you could break it into two different buckets. And I know today we were talking about budgeting for the external CE, if you will, but I think teams need to think about that too. And there are the priority of mandatory CE, your HIPAA, your OSHA, making sure we're planning those and blocking them in our schedule too.   Tiff (06:31) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, that's a really good point. And to your point, the like webinars and the ⁓ team and staff trainings and all of those like OSHA HIPAA ⁓ team training just in handoffs in general, what you guys do with Dental A Team when we come into your office, all of those pieces are continuing education. I totally agree. And sometimes you do have to shut down the office. I know Kiera and I talk about this a lot actually in our COVID shutdown is when Dental A Team like we we were we   busted at the seams. We had so much ⁓ work to do. It was wild, but it was because it was that forced shutdown. There wasn't an option, right? And so rather than having the force shutdown and the practices that we knew really not doing anything, they decided, hey, Kiera, Tiff, we need you to train our teams virtually while they're while they're sitting here so that we can continue paying them and they can continue to grow. So when we come back, our systems are solid. So we were building out operations manuals. We were doing   ⁓ we were doing CEs, we were doing how-to's, we were doing everything you can think of, training practices and ⁓ teams in that capacity to your point where it's like, yeah, we just shut down and we're just doing an overhaul of these pieces to get it to where we can run again as soon as we get back. And that is a a massive point because it is continuing education and the budgeting portion of that.   still is okay, great, we're gonna shut down for three days. What does that look like? How do we add that three days worth of production into the rest of the month to make up that shutdown?   The Dental A Team (08:09) Absolutely. And sometimes it may be cost effective or more cost effective to bring people into the practice versus going outward. But looking at what you have in budget and what it would cost to do it beforehand. Yeah. Huge.   Tiff (08:18) Absolutely.   Yeah.   Yeah. Yeah. I totally agree. I remember one of the first offices that I went in practice to a long time ago, right? We've been doing this for so long now. But one of the first practices I went to, they were like, Whoa, wait, you want me to shut down my afternoon? And I was like, Yes, I do. And they were like, We can't, we can't lose that production. I was I promise you, you're gonna make it up tenfold after the fact because you're all gonna be rowing in the same direction. So no matter what we do during this meeting,   It's gonna be incredible. Your your meeting's gonna be incredible. You're gonna learn great things. The consultants know some amazing things, but you're all rowing in the same direction. And so the production that's gonna come after the meeting in the months, weeks, all of that time frame is tenfold gonna be more than what you might lose, quote unquote, in those couple of hours that you shut down for that training in the afternoon. So I think that's a great that's a great point, Kristy, is bringing people in and you don't have the hotel, you don't have the flights, you don't have all those costs as well.   The Dental A Team (09:19) Yeah. The other thing to that too, Tiff, is if you're going externally, make sure you come up with a plan. How are we gonna come back and implement this? So many times we invest in that CE and we go and then we come back. Maybe we learned about sleep or we learned about, you know, a new service, but then we come back and we never really launch it because we didn't develop a plan for how we were gonna come back and integrate it. We just jumped back into the same old routine.   Tiff (09:28) Yeah.   Yes, which is easy. They talk about like your teeth have that muscle memory. So if you don't wear your retainers, your teeth are gonna go right back to where they're suppos where they're supposed to be, right? Where they grew to. And so your brain is the same. Your brain has that muscle memory and honestly your capacity is the same. So you do you or even having having us in or having another trainer in office, you're like, Yeah, let's do it, let's do it. But to your point, if there's not an actionable, okay, do this, which we leave with, right? We say, Okay, you're gonna do these things, you're gonna do it.   this many times or to this percentage and by this state and so there's an action plan left but if you don't leave with that come back with it or that trainer leaves and you have that your muscle memory and your capacity is gonna flip back to what's easiest and what's easiest is to do what you were doing even if it was hard and not getting the result you wanted it's what you know. So even though it's hard having teeth that are misaligned, your teeth know that space they're gonna go back to it. So you're gonna do the same thing and so will your team.   The Dental A Team (10:45) Yeah. You know, something else that was coming to my mind is so many doctors hear these new things and they it's like we talk about the shiny object, right? Have you ever with some of your doctors or teams, like before they jump in and invest in that, actually pull your patients and see is this a service that they're looking for or would be interested in?   Tiff (10:55) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (11:08) 'Cause sometimes they invest a lot, right? And then they come back and they're really disappointed because it was like, Man, I didn't have the market for that or how do I have to market it to really make it work, you know?   Tiff (11:11) Yeah.   Mm.   Yes, that's huge. And I think that is something originally this topic was given to us as trends in dentistry. And it's like, gosh, trends in dentistry could be so vast, right? And it's like, to your point, it ch it truly just depends on the doctor and the patient base, the demographic that you're in. I've worked with plenty of practices that are in a demographic that doesn't support sleep, but they want to do sleep, right? But they're in ⁓ like a a Medicaid.   you know, area. They they take Medicaid and they do the and yes, I want to offer that service, but to your point, is that something that your patient base is looking for in that area? Yes, I want to give it to them, but the cost might not be worth the value back, the ROI that you're gonna get in return for the CE that you just took.   The Dental A Team (12:10) Yeah, one hundred percent. Or you're gonna have to spend a ton more in marketing to draw from a greater area, right? And so now your investment just got even greater.   Tiff (12:14) Yeah.   Yeah.   Yeah. Yeah. And that's the difference I think, Kristy too. I I have a dentist, he loves CE, like loves. I have a bucket, he pours into his CE bucket every single month because he spends a n ton of money on CE every year. And I'm we're like, cool, fine with it. We budgeted for it. But to that point, there's CE that he does that he does because he's interested in it and wants the knowledge. He just likes to learn.   And there's CE that he does that he knows he's gonna actually implement and get a great ROI on in the office. And so he knows those two like demographics, right? He knows those two differences in the CE and he plays to whichever side or team, however you wanna say it, he's playing to to get that to get that done.   The Dental A Team (13:07) Yeah. Going into it eyes wide open, right? That's that's the best. So then the expectation meets your outcome. But yeah.   Tiff (13:10) Yeah.   Yes. Yes.   Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Cause there's so many things. There's a million things I want to learn that I'm interested in. But it's like, okay, well, the ROI has to be there for the time, for the finances, for the input, the output, all of those pieces have to make sense. So yeah, I love that. I do have practices too when we're talking, you know, quote unquote trends that do have like I I talked to a practice yesterday that has a a trainer that comes in for Sarah.   The Dental A Team (13:30) Yeah.   Tiff (13:43) crowns, right? So we know all of those. We've got the Sarat Crowns, we've got a bunch of trainers that do come in. We've got practices that come, we come in two practices, but then practices that come to us two times a year. So there's those as well. And there's all the sleep apnea, the implants supported. And I'm a huge advocate before I'll go on this tangent before we move forward. I'm a huge advocate for like going back and learning something you've already learned.   So a lot of doctors that I work with are like, yeah, I took that, I took that implant pathways course, you know, 10 years ago. I'm like, awesome. Do you think anything's changed in the last 10 years that maybe hasn't popped up on a forum for you? Right. Like there's so many things that I think if you if you're not going back and getting that exposure again and retaking classes or getting recertified or what have you, I think there's a lot to be lost in there with how quickly dentistry moves and progresses, especially with technology.   I think it's really easy to fall behind in those spaces.   The Dental A Team (14:45) I agree with you a hundred percent, Tiff. Yeah.   Tiff (14:48) Yeah. Yeah. So budgeting for it is easy, right? Well, from our perspective at least. Like from my perspective, it's easy. ⁓ when I think when you're in it, I do this personally. I think when I'm in it, I'm like, yeah, I want all of those things. And then I'm just gonna figure out how to afford them. But what we do is we take a step back and say, Okay, cool. What do you want to do? And and like you said, do the research on what is your patient base, what are they using? And I like to look at what are you referring out the most that you want to keep in house that you would   that you would want to do. If you don't love root canals, don't do root canals. Refer those out. But if you're like I could place implants and I could enjoy that, great. Then maybe we look at an implant course depending on how many you're sending out. So do that due diligence and then start vetting courses. Like what courses have the best reviews? Where how far are they? I make my doctors look at the course cost, which is always easy. We think of that. But then on top of that, what is your travel?   The Dental A Team (15:21) Right.   Tiff (15:48) Right. And I think maybe Kristy that comes from us traveling. It's very easy for us to think that far ahead to be like, okay, well, what about a rental car, a flight, and a flight home and a hotel and food? Like we're doing this every other week. So I think it's easy. But I have them like lump all of that together and then literally build a budget so that they're saving a certain amount of that goes into their not their   Bam per se, right? Because that's how do we keep the practice open. But it's their BAM of well, if we want to make this happen, that's the in access bam that we're saving.   The Dental A Team (16:22) Yeah, I agree with you. And then that way too, we chunk it down, right? If the course is next September, we have this many months to add that to our bucket, so to speak, to pay for it, right? And same thing if they're looking to take team with them, it makes it a a lot more affordable than fo forking it all out at once. And then we also know what we have to hit every month, like you said, to the BAM. We make it a goal with the team and we achieve it together.   Tiff (16:26) Yeah.   Yep.   Yes.   Yeah. Yeah.   Yes, and we move the money. Don't leave it in the account that can be spent. We move the money. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I have an office that I had a ⁓ an office manager call me just frantic. And she's like, my gosh, there's this thing coming up. It's this massive thing that doctor decided she wants to send everybody to. And it's in three months. And she's like, I don't know how we're gonna afford it. That's not like great question. So we had to work backwards, you know, and it   The Dental A Team (16:58) Absolutely agree with you a hundred percent.   Tiff (17:23) It was a stretch and it was hard, but I was like, cool, now we know this is something that you guys are interested in and it's gonna happen again next year. So if we're gonna go again next year, now we know the costs and we can pay for this this year, figure out how to pay off that credit card, and then start saving for the next one. And we worked it for the office manager. It was very easy because we had worked something similar for a bonus that they   we're working towards and so she could like relate it. She's like, this is exactly what we did for that the cruise we want to take or whatever it was, the Hawaiian vacation, whatever wherever they were sending them to, I can't remember, that she could relate it and say, ⁓ I can do that. And I'm like, gosh, we make it so difficult, right, to budget these things out. But we do it in our personal lives when we're like, I want to go to Europe. I want to go on a trip. I want to go to California, wherever. We're doing the same thing, but we forget to do that in business.   The Dental A Team (18:15) Yeah.   I love that you talked about the bonus because literally I was gonna say these CE things can be a very rewarding thing to take the team to and use it in that capacity. And to be honest with you, Tiff, I there's been so many times where I've seen doctors go, Well, I'll take my key players. And then they come back and they regret that they didn't bring the whole team because hearing having the whole team go to some of these things.   Tiff (18:33) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (18:41) ⁓ number one, the bonding experience for team can be huge. And number two, we all hear things differently. So we're gonna bring back a different piece of the pie and literally to hit the ground running and really implement some of these things coming back can be hugely beneficial to bring the whole team if you can budget and afford it, right? So with that being said, to add that to the budget and plan for it can be rewarding in more than one way.   Tiff (18:48) Yep.   Yeah.   Absolutely. And I think it shows the investment in the team, Kristy, because as you're talking, I'm thinking of all the excuses I'm gonna hear from doctors, right? Like, well, my team turnover. I don't know if that like what if they leave? And it's like, what if they do leave? But showing if you have the availability and if it's a desire of yours. I'm not saying change your perspective and change your thoughts and ideals. Like I it's neither here nor there to me, but my perspective can be on this.   If I show the investment to this team and I truly believe in them and I want them here, I'm investing in them and I'm having fun with them. I'm integrating them as my team and I'm not sitting here saying I'm the only one who can do this. So I'm gonna go and bring it all to you guys, but you guys can come with me. I think Kristy that helps that bond and it helps that tie to the doctor and the practice and increases the culture value. So you're actually potentially with the right people.   less likely to lose people than more likely to lose people if that makes sense.   The Dental A Team (20:09) Yeah,   one hundred percent. And and I've heard that in my a lifetime in dentistry too. But I will tell you that, you know, it it's CE has been one of the things that's really helped form me. And I'm very grateful for the people that invested in me. And you know, to that point too, Tiff, sometimes we have to look like I did come back and maybe they only stayed a year or two. However, they might have brought more to the bottom line too that wouldn't have been there.   Tiff (20:23) For sure.   The Dental A Team (20:38) So don't always see it as a loss either. And you never know what's going to come back around. You know, even if those people leave, they may be referring patients to you just because you have that knowledge and know the skill set.   Tiff (20:39) Yeah.   Yeah. And building, I think to your point, building ⁓ systems and protocols and settings things into stone thereafter the CE, right? Like there's so much groundwork that's being laid, whether they leave or not. They're doing so much for the future people who are coming in and potentially even referring other employees to your practice, not just patients as well.   The Dental A Team (21:01) Yeah.   Yeah. I'd say, you know, last year, at the end of last year, I had one of my clients that was looking to go to an Invisalign course and she literally was worried about bringing the whole team and stuff. But afterward, she was ready to book another one. And literally at that meeting, you know, we talked about it. Set your goals. And they literally ⁓ set their Invisalign goals and got to Pearl level like within less than a year.   Tiff (21:29) Yeah.   wow.   The Dental A Team (21:42) And so it really did number one, bomb them and the team got rallied and excited and it affected, you know, how they were treating patients and team. So they all benefited.   Tiff (21:54) Yeah. That's awesome.   That's amazing. I love that. I love that. So I think this one kind of I this was more of a conversation and I loved it. And I knew it would be because it was a it's a controversial subject and there's so many different angles to take on it. So thank you for having that with me. I would say C E is important. It's summertime, so it's time to   Make sure you've got your CE this year. If you need it for your license, by the way, start looking if you don't have that yet. And secondary to that, Kristy, I totally agree. It's time to start thinking about next year. So 2026 right now, so whatever year you're listening to this, it doesn't matter. ⁓ next year is still next year. So right now, start thinking about 2027 and budget it. I think Kristy, you're 100% right. Inventory your practice. What are what are things you're referring out that you could keep in that you would want to keep in? I talked to a dentist yesterday that does not want to do root canals.   Don't do them if you don't want to do them. Like you only do the things you want to. So then look for the courses, price it out, price out the whole thing. If you're leaving, price it out. If you're bringing someone in, price it out. Like whatever that is, what is the production you're gonna lose both ways? If you're leaving the office or if somebody's coming in, what's the production loss? ⁓ price it out and then prep for it. So start budgeting that every single month and moving that money. I have a lot of doctors who will prepay for CE at the end of the year.   to get rid of some of that cash so that they're not paying taxes on that chunk of cash. And that's a really easy way to do it. I know we do try to do end of year spending. What better time of year to start prepping for that than mid year? Yeah.   The Dental A Team (23:29) Absolutely.   Couldn't agree with you more, Tiff.   Tiff (23:32) Awesome. Okay, well guys, that's a wrap on our CE chat for today. I hope that you find something really, really fun. Leave us a review below. Let us know what you decided to do and if there are any courses that you guys suggest for other practices. We are all about sharing best practices and sharing just a wealth of knowledge from wherever we can gather it. So leave that in the comments as well or reach out to us. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com.   And we will be more than happy to take your suggestions and also help you budget if you need help budgeting. So that's a wrap. Kristy, thank you so much. I know this was a slam dunk of a scheduling opportunity here. So I appreciate you being here today with me, and I appreciate you always making podcasting so easy. Yeah, awesome guys. And I hope you go have a wonderful summer, and we'll catch you next time.   The Dental A Team (24:14) Thank you.  

In this episode of Careers Over Beers, I sit down with environmental health and safety experts Kristen Meghan Kelly and Tammy K. Clark to discuss the rapid expansion of AI and hyperscale data centers into small communities across America.We examine who is driving these projects, the enormous financial interests involved, how land acquisition and permitting processes often unfold outside of public view, and why many local residents feel they are learning about projects only after critical decisions have already been made.Kristen and Tammy bring decades of experience in occupational, environmental, and industrial health and safety. Kristen is an Air Force veteran, a whistleblower, senior industrial hygienist, and environmental specialist with more than two decades of experience evaluating environmental and public health risks. Tammy is an OSHA environmental health and safety professional, expert witness, and industrial safety specialist with more than 20 years of experience in occupational and environmental health.In this special episode we discuss:• AI and hyperscale data center expansion• Water consumption and impacts on local resources• Noise, light pollution, and quality-of-life concerns• Potential impacts on agriculture and livestock• Power demands and infrastructure challenges• Community organizing and citizen opposition efforts• Cases where residents successfully influenced project outcomes• Alternative technologies and approaches that could reduce environmental impacts• Western Sedgwick CountyWhether you're hearing rumors of a proposed data center in your town or simply want to understand the infrastructure powering the AI revolution, this conversation offers a perspective rarely covered in mainstream discussions.

Korey and Joe sit down with returning guest, Korey Conry, an OSHA 10/30 Authorized Trainer, TCIA Qualified Trainer, Certified Flagger Instructor (ATSSA) and Regional Safety Supervisor at Utility Tree Service.  The guys and Korey have a discussion about being fathers, how to balance work and family, communication styles, and more.If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!Twitter/X: @DisForestryPodInstagram: @discovering_forestryFacebook: Discovering ForestryYouTube: @discoveringforestry6905LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry PodcastMusic credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠   ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey LofyProduced by: Nico Manganiello

From the first Piggly Wiggly to automated self-checkout machines, the supermarket is a microcosm of modern food systems, labor, and the idea of convenience. On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Bert Zipperer speaks with Ann Larson about her book, Cleanup on Aisle Five: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register. Larson got a job at a supermarket at the outset of the COVID pandemic after spending a few years on the margins of the professional class in New York City. She worked for over a year at a grocery store before leaving and writing her book. Her main takeaway from that experience is that there is no such thing as unskilled labor. Supermarket cashiers, like herself, need patience, technical and communication skills, product knowledge, and more. They're also likely to develop repetitive stress and muscular-skeletal disorders, workplace injuries that increasingly go un-investigated due to cuts to OSHA. The second lesson of Larson's book is that all laborers have dignity. When workers–like cashiers–are underpaid, they become devalued. In our culture, status is tied to pay, but Larson wants to bust the myth that so-called “low-skilled” workers deserve low pay. She says that unfortunately we seemed to have quickly forgotten the lessons about essential work that the pandemic taught us.  From her time cashiering, Larson saw the supermarket function as a community space where people could escape from the heat or cold, for example. But it's also a place of precarious labor. On top of that, the shift to self-checkout machines in the name of “convenience” shifted labor from their employees to their customers. They also discuss the issue of Piggly Wiggly, the lack of unionization among retail workers, and the need to enforce anti-trust laws.  Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Ann Larson's writing on education, debt, and low-wage work has appeared in The New Republic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Fast Company, and The Nation, among other publications. She is coauthor of Can't Pay Won't Pay: The Case for Economic Disobedience and Debt Abolition and is a fellow with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. Featured image of the cover of Cleanup on Aisle Five: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post There's No Such Thing As Unskilled Labor appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

As temperatures rise across the country, heat exposure remains one of the most serious and often underestimated hazards facing construction workers. In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Spencer Phillips sits down with Eric Simmons, Vice President of Risk Management at Helix Electric, to discuss what effective heat safety looks like on today's jobsites. From hydration and nutrition to acclimatization, wearable technology, and weather monitoring, Eric shares practical strategies contractors can use to prevent heat-related illnesses before they become emergencies. The conversation also explores OSHA's proposed heat safety standard, the challenges of creating a one-size-fits-all regulation for a dynamic industry, and why education, planning, and worker engagement are critical to keeping crews safe during the hottest months of the year. Whether you're a safety professional, supervisor, or craft worker, this episode offers valuable insights for recognizing heat hazards, building a proactive safety culture, and protecting workers when the temperatures start to climb. In this episode: Recognizing the early warning signs of heat illness Why hydration starts before the workday begins The role of nutrition, acclimatization, and personal health Practical heat safety measures for construction jobsites Wearable technology and real-time heat monitoring OSHA's proposed heat safety rule and what it could mean for contractors Creating a culture where workers look out for one another Listen now and learn how leading contractors are taking a proactive approach to heat safety before the summer heat reaches its peak.

With regulators increasingly urging consumer communities and dealers to "turn in your neighbor," your dealership cannot rely on local complacency to escape compliance penalties. We caught up with Lauren Bailey, Vice President of State and Regulatory Affairs at ComplyAuto, for an exclusive sneak peek at the advertising, privacy, and safety compliance strategies she is bringing to the VADA '26 Convention stage at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Register for VADA '26: https://vada.com/convention/ In this bonus "Convention Sneak Peek" episode, Lauren challenges dealers to shift their mindsets away from viewing legal compliance as a dry line-item cost. Instead, she outlines how robust compliance gives dealerships a massive edge in customer experience and employee retention. Lauren breaks down the shifting rules of AI-generated advertising, emerging state privacy laws, and why your physical service drive setup might be making you a target for unexpected OSHA inspections. In this episode: The "Turn In Your Neighbor" Era — Regulatory agencies are actively hunting for deceptive automotive retail ads. Relying on the excuse that "the guy down the street is doing it" is no longer a safe harbor. The Deceptive Reality of AI Ads — Dealerships are leveraging AI for customer testimonials, virtual chatbots, and credit decisions. Lauren highlights the legal risks of automated deception and the mandatory disclosures required by attorneys general. The Looming Privacy Patchwork — State privacy regulations have expanded across 21 states. Assuming your business is fully exempt under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is an operational trap. OSHA's Heat Enforcement Trap — Franchise dealerships are usually excluded from OSHA's national emphasis program on heat injury. However, depending on your NAICS code classification and whether your service center is a non-contiguous location, your shop could be hit with steep penalties under the General Duty Clause. Once Every 100 Years — Statistically, a standard dealership is only inspected by OSHA once a century. But disgruntled employees or unsatisfied consumers change those odds instantly. Lauren details how to handle complaints proactively. Watch, then register: https://vada.com/convention/

Think fresh-out-of-welding-school means starting at the bottom? Landon Earlywine (19) and Jackson Settler (18) are about to change your mind. Six months after graduating from the Kentucky Welding Institute, these two are working 60-hour weeks doing TIG stainless pipe fab for data center infrastructure up in Logansport, Indiana — earning $38/hr plus $120/day per diem. In less than seven months, they've pulled in $95,000 combined, started Roth IRAs, bought reliable trucks with big down payments, and are on track to blow past $150K in their first year. Jason sits down with both of them to find out how they got here — from a high school ag teacher who flashed some money at them sophomore year, to grinding the third shift at KWI, earning their golden arm certifications, and landing a stainless schedule 10 TIG test in Indianapolis the morning after getting the call. They talk about the real curriculum at KWI beyond the booth — financial management, CCO rigging, CPR, and OSHA 30 — and what actually separates the students who land good jobs from the ones who don't. Plus: a totaled '92 Sonoma, a story about driving from Kentucky to Texas at 82 mph at 6 AM, a job box that survived a crash, and why they're not going anywhere until they hit the $100K wall at school. Topics covered: • TIG stainless pipe fab for data center infrastructure — the new pipeline boom • Working 5x12s and 6x10s fresh out of welding school • $95K in 7 months at 18 and 19 years old • The golden arm at KWI — what it takes and what it means • Financial literacy in trade school: Roth IRAs, principal payments, and smart money moves • CCO rigging, OSHA 30, CPR, and the full KWI curriculum • How a wrecked '92 Sonoma led to the job of a lifetime • Why 7 KWI classmates are all on track to hit $100K in year one • The $100K wall — and what you have to prove to get your hood on it.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to episode 116 of the Thicc Bois podcast. In this episode we cover•    Steel mill dangers•    Alien news•    Politics•    More politics lol  Thank you so much for the continued support! If you enjoy the podcast please leave a like, rating and subscribe on your favorite platform. If you want to connect with us you can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThiccBoisPodcast or email us at thiccboipodcast@gmail.com

On episode 297 of EHS On Tap, Dr. T. Kelly Witherspoon, Professor of Environmental Management, College of Safety & Emergency Services, Columbia Southern University, explains what you need to know about new changes to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. This episode is sponsored by Columbia Southern University.

The Artificer is the only class in D&D where a player can confidently say, I have a solution for this, then spend forty-five minutes opening character sheets, checking infusions, reorganizing inventory, building a robot dog, enchanting a teapot, and accidentally inventing OSHA violations. Meanwhile the Barbarian solved the problem by hitting it with a chair twenty minutes ago. Show Notes This week we rolled up our sleeves, emptied the tool bag onto the workbench, and dove into one of D&D's most complicated and delightfully chaotic classes. The Artificer promises magic, gadgets, inventions, and endless customization, but it also comes with enough moving parts to make some Wizards nervous. We explored what makes the class tick, where it shines, and why it rewards players who enjoy fiddling with builds as much as actually playing them. The class is built around adaptability, magical crafting, and having an answer for almost every problem if you planned ahead enough. We dug into subclass choices and the different flavors of magical engineering. Whether you want potion-fueled support, a walking tank suit, magical artillery, or a robot companion ready to throw itself into danger, there is an option that fits. The discussion highlighted how each subclass dramatically changes the feel of the character while still keeping that core identity of magical problem solver intact. Of course, being an Artificer also means embracing analysis paralysis. Spells, infusions, tools, prepared items, crafting decisions, and magic item choices all compete for your attention. If you love optimization puzzles this class is paradise. If not, you may suddenly understand why the Fighter sleeps so well at night. Key Takeaways Artificers thrive on versatility and can fill support, utility, blasting, healing, and frontline roles depending on build choices. Infusions are one of the class's defining features and effectively let characters hand out custom magic items early in a campaign. Subclass selection heavily shapes playstyle: Alchemist focuses on support and healing Armorer becomes a magical tank Artillerist leans into blasting Battle Smith gains the Steel Defender companion The class rewards players who enjoy planning, tinkering, and character optimization more than simple turn-by-turn gameplay. Tool proficiencies and crafting are central to the fantasy, even if tables vary widely in how often they matter. The Artificer's spellcasting style is unique and leans heavily into using tools and infused objects as magical focuses. Waving lockpicks around while casting spells remains objectively funny. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt see if Disney can get Star Wars back up off the mat with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu'—where the cuteness meter, the “is that really Pedro Pascal?” question, and at least one eyebrow-raising cameo all come into play. Then they hop over to Disney+ for ‘Punisher: One Last Kill', with Jon Bernthal bringing the rage, the trauma, and a body count that suggests OSHA should get involved. After that, Chris does what he does best: hurts Matt's bank account with the latest physical media temptations, including a fresh batch of SteelBooks and a couple of Criterion classics.00:00-25:28: Intro/The Mandalorian and Grogu25:29-36:31: The Punisher: One Last Kill36:32-42:26: Physical Media Picks42:27-44:45: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Dr. Mark Rubeo, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with Penn State about "Educating the Future Industrial Leaders". Overview Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At Penn State University, the ACE (America's Cutting Edge) program, led by Mark Rubeo, addresses the shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing. The program, designed pre-COVID by Tony Schmitz and his team, uses a hub and spoke model to provide training across the US. Rubeo, an assistant professor with a CNC machinist background, emphasizes the importance of manufacturing knowledge for mechanical designers. The ACE program aims to excite and educate future technicians and engineers, fostering a sense of accomplishment and high-tech skills in manufacturing. Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the number one industrial-related podcast, celebrating industry professionals worldwide.The podcast is broadcasting on-site at Penn State University, specifically at the Baron campus in Erie, Pennsylvania.Scott humorously mentions the OSHA hazard of cables and the presence of snacks and coffee in Mark's class. Mark's Background and Role at Penn State Mark introduces himself as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State Behrend.He began his career as a CNC machinist, was laid off during the 2008 recession, and returned to school to earn a mechanical engineering degree.Mark completed his graduate studies in precision manufacturing and measurement science in Charlotte, North Carolina.He worked as a senior mechanical engineer in New Hampshire before returning to academia at Penn State Behrend in 2021. The ACE Program and Its Origins Mark explains the ACE program, which stands for America's Cutting Edge, designed to address the shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing.The program was conceptualized pre-COVID by his former PhD advisor, Tony Schmitz, and his graduate students.A workshop at the NSF involved academia and industry professionals to identify the training needs in machining.The ACE program was piloted in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has since expanded using a hub and spoke model. Challenges and Goals of the ACE Program The ACE program aims to interest and educate people in the manufacturing field, from technicians to engineers.Scott emphasizes the importance of companies investing in training to address the shortage of skilled workers.Mark suggests using the ACE program as a pre-apprenticeship to filter out those not interested in the field before investing in in-house apprenticeships.The program is designed to be a week-long training to gauge interest and aptitude in the manufacturing field. Importance of Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades Scott and Mark discuss the decline of apprenticeship programs and the need to revive them to ensure future success in manufacturing.Mark highlights the benefits of apprenticeships, including the transfer of knowledge and skills from experienced workers to the younger generation.The federal government is recognizing the critical shortage of workers and investing in changing the narrative around manufacturing.Manufacturing is presented as a high-tech field that offers fulfilling and well-paying careers. Future of the ACE Program and Industry Collaboration Mark outlines the goal of the ACE program to excite people about manufacturing and get them into the industry.The program tracks outcomes and feedback to ensure it is effective in achieving its goals.Mark emphasizes the importance of industry collaboration and support in expanding the ACE program.The hub and spoke model allows for efficient training across the US, with Penn State Behrend serving as a central hub. Mark's Role in Expanding the ACE Program Mark is involved in training instructors and setting up ACE programs at other locations, such as Ohio State and LSU.He collaborates with local industry to provide tours and real-world experiences for students.The ACE program aims to highlight the high-tech nature of manufacturing and the camaraderie among professionals.Mark's background and experience in both industry and academia lend credibility and expertise to the program. Contact Information and Final Thoughts Mark provides his contact information for those interested in the ACE program, including his email and LinkedIn profile.Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Mark and other industry professionals to learn more about manufacturing careers.The podcast concludes with a call to support programs like Penn State's ACE program to inspire the next generation of industrial leaders.Scott emphasizes the importance of storytelling in industry to inspire and attract new talent. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! DR. 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Back by popular demand, Jill and her longtime friend and former fellow OSHA investigator, Dr. Todd Loushine, recently hosted another live webinar to answer your burning EHS questions! Registrants submitted questions before and during the live event, and the duo were able to give answers related to: Safety culture and behavior change, accountability and difficult scenarios, career growth and professional development, OSHA updates and the future of safety, and more. We believe many of our listeners have the same kinds of questions. So, we're sharing portions of the webinar recording with you for this month's episode. If you like this episode, join Jill and Dr. Todd LIVE for Safety Unscripted: Part 3 on Wednesday, June 3rd. You can register by clicking the link in the show notes. Enjoy!>> REGISTER FOR SAFETY UNSCRIPTED PT. 3

What does it actually mean to support our military veterans when they transition to civilian life? It goes far beyond a simple "thank you for your service." It means providing a direct path to a good life, a strong career, and an industry culture that protects their mental well-being. On this special Memorial Day episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, host Ed "Flash" Ferenc sits down with Mike Hazard, a Navy veteran and the Executive Director of the United Association's Veterans in Piping (VIP) program.   Hazard shares the incredible 18-year track record of the UA VIP program—a DoD SkillBridge initiative that has placed more than 3,700 graduates into guaranteed, high-paying career tracks within the pipe trades. But the conversation doesn't stop at career placement. Hazard dives deep into an urgent, deeply personal mission: tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry.   Key Discussion Points: The 10% Bottleneck: Why timeline constraints mean only a fraction of the 200,000 annually transitioning service members can access elite programs like VIP, and how partnerships with Helmets to Hardhats provide a vital safety net. The Staggering Statistics: Why construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than by a job site accident—and how the UA is fighting back by embedding dedicated suicide prevention workshops directly into standard OSHA 30 training. The Power of Peer Support: The specific, lifesaving training that teaches workers to bypass vague language and ask the direct question: "Are you thinking about suicide?" A Sovereign Memorial Day Message: A veteran's reflection on how to honor families who have lost loved ones in uniform—and why listening to their stories with both ears is our ultimate obligation.   Critical Resources & Links: Learn more about the UA VIP Program: uavip.org Explore Veteran Trade Paths: unionvets.org Get Support Now: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7.   Want more stories from the frontline of the labor movement? Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast to get the latest interviews with the leaders and organizers building worker power across America.

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We Like Shooting - Ep 663 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Die Free Co. (Code: WLSISLIFE) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Guests: Sean Maloney – https://secondcalldefense.org Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171  Public   Show Titles   GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 GEAR CHAT Note ⭐Foxtrot Mike Imported Story (Savage) ⭐https://www.nooelec.com/store/sdr/sdr-receivers/smart.html?SID=eeb3bcl0nho7kjgrh7m6apc4r7 Pew Locker ⭐Pew.locker is a service described as ‘Your Stuff. Your Data. Encrypted.' No firearms or technical gear products are detailed on the page. It appears unrelated to physical technical gear in the firearms industry. 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The pistol shares a Glock 19-like profile, making it cross-compatible with many G19-pattern holsters. Note ⭐Does grip angle matter? GUN FIGHTS No one stepped into the arena this week. GOING BALLISTIC Imported Story (Savage) ⭐   Imported Story (Savage) ⭐   Imported Story (Savage) ⭐ Imported Story (Savage) ⭐https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2026/05/14/minneapolis-mayor-signs-illegal-gun-control-measure-n1232529 Imported Story (Savage) ⭐https://www.ammoland.com/2026/05/dugan-ashley-of-carnik-con-arrested-on-explosives-charges/ REVIEWS Review: MrPotatoGuy ⭐This is a great show you should listen to and it is always pointless. Speaking of pointless, here's my guess at the chips the cast can best be described as. Nick is chips made with olestra – nowhere near the fat as the other chips, but you can expect a little bit of anal leakage to happen. Shawn is your good old fashioned BBQ. He brings the flavor, but he's a little objectionable to some. Still, he's better than most of the alternatives. Aaron is pickle flavor kettle chips from the dollar store: a poor imitation of things you like. He's been burned repeatedly and and he's extra salty. You're not sure if he's kosher or not, but something just isn't quite right. Savage is whatever flavor Lay's is pushing on people this month: He's disgusting every time and you wonder why he exists. Was there asian influence? Were there a bukkake party involved? Nobody knows, but nobody ever likes him. Fuck savage. Jeremy hates everything and can't be related to a chip, but he does lust for the flavor of ranch. Even so, Jeremy is salty and you can bet he hates the smell of vinegars – clip that bag of chips closed before he starts (nick)lynching people. Review: SomeFatGuy ⭐5 squares. If you've ever wondered what it would sound like if a handful of gun guys got trapped in a basement with microphones, unresolved beef, and way too much confidence, We Like Shooting is the show for you. The cast somehow manages to feel like a dysfunctional Thanksgiving dinner where everyone brought ammo instead of side dishes. Aaron has the energy of a man who is either expertly steering the ship or actively watching it sink while pretending everything is fine. Half ringmaster, half hostage negotiator. Shawn sounds like the kind of guy who could either give you genuinely useful life advice or convince you to buy something absolutely ridiculous at 2 a.m. and somehow you'd thank him for it. Jeremy brings the vibe of a man who has seen things, regretted most of them, and still came back for another episode anyway. He feels like the human embodiment of “this probably isn't OSHA approved.” Nick sounds like he wandered into the show by accident and then just never left, which honestly works. Every group needs that one guy who sounds like he's two seconds away from saying something either brilliant or completely unhinged. And then there's Savage. Dear Lord. Listening to Savage read a news story is like watching someone try to parallel park a shopping cart with one wheel missing. The man cannot get through a single headline without turning it into a live-action battle against syllables. Every sentence is a hostage situation. Every paragraph feels like it's being assembled from spare parts in real time. By the time he finishes one story, I've aged enough to qualify for Medicare. It's not even reading at that point — it's an endurance event. And yet… somehow… this disaster of a show is still entertaining. That's the most frustrating part. Despite the derailments, side quests, verbal train wrecks, and whatever fresh nonsense Savage is doing to the English language, the show is still weirdly fun to listen to. It has the exact energy of friends arguing in a garage while one guy tries to read the news off a phone with a cracked screen. So is it polished? No. Is it professional? Also no. Will Savage ever make it through a story cleanly? Science says no. Will I probably still listen again? Unfortunately, yes. Final verdict: If you like firearms, chaos, and hearing a man publicly lose fistfights with basic sentence structure, We Like Shooting might be your new favorite podcast. #no notes Review: Touchmybiiscuit ⭐Jeremy, you're muted. My blood has not boiled, thereby, inducing road rage, while listening to the podcast in many months. This is because I have I have not listened to shirt-money-stealing Aaron and Jeremy fight and trifle over utter nonsense. Our wives and girlfriends are more safe from getting hit on without him. I would, however, like to hear from Aaron, when he finishes writing his book, which I presume is titled, “I Know Why the Caged Jew Sings”. Or perhaps he has changed the title to “Mein Autobus Kampfen ” (Translation: my struggle bus) Five squares. No notes. PS. Jerombe, look up how to say the N word in sign language. You must do this on air PPS. 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In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Michael Metz-Topodas, a familiar voice from the early days of the podcast. As they celebrate six years and nearly 300 episodes, the trio dives into significant updates regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and its evolving role in the construction industry.Michael begins by discussing the recent appointment of David Keeling as the head of OSHA, highlighting the positive changes he anticipates under Keeling's leadership. With a focus on worker safety, Keeling's administration is set to address pressing issues, particularly the enforcement of heat hazard regulations as the warmer months approach. Michael explains that while a formal heat hazard regulation is still pending, OSHA has introduced a National Emphasis Program to prioritize heat hazards during inspections. This program emphasizes the need for employers to have a heat hazard plan in place, monitor temperatures, and ensure that workers receive adequate breaks and training.Jon and Chris engage with Michael on the practical implications of these changes for construction companies. They discuss the importance of having a comprehensive heat hazard plan and the necessity of documenting compliance efforts. Michael emphasizes that while OSHA may not have a formal regulation in place yet, employers can still face scrutiny under the General Duty Clause, which mandates a safe working environment.The conversation shifts to the broader landscape of OSHA inspections and violations. Michael shares insights into the current enforcement climate, noting that Keeling's collaborative approach aims to balance safety and compliance without overly punitive measures. He introduces the Safety Champions Program, which recognizes employers with robust safety programs, and discusses the potential for OSHA to assist employers in remedying violations on-site.As the episode progresses, the trio explores the role of technology and AI in enhancing safety practices within the industry. Michael envisions a future where OSHA inspectors utilize tablets for real-time data collection, benefiting both inspectors and employers by streamlining the documentation process.Throughout the discussion, Jon, Chris, and Michael emphasize the importance of proactive safety measures and the need for construction companies to prioritize worker safety. They encourage listeners to view compliance not as a burden but as an opportunity to foster a safer work environment. This episode serves as a timely reminder of the evolving landscape of workplace safety and the critical role that effective communication and planning play in protecting workers.

Is the "unsexy" side of real estate actually the most profitable? While most investors are getting burned in the "dumpster fire" of multifamily syndications or fighting over crowded RV parks and self-storage units, a quiet revolution is happening in small-bay industrial real estate. In this episode, we sit down with Graham Story and Jesse Durham, two North Carolina-based investors and brokers who have cracked the code on high-cash-flow industrial warehouses. From serving as an Army officer to navigating the world of CCIMs, Jesse and Graham share their "origin story" of moving from high-headache residential Airbnbs to the high-margin world of Triple Net (NNN) industrial leases. They break down the exact math of how they forced $175,000 in equity on a single building just by signing a lease, and why they prefer "mom and pop" tenants over big-box retailers. If you want to learn how to find deals on Facebook Marketplace, structure 10% down seller financing, and use the "substitution of collateral" hack to build a portfolio with zero money out of pocket, this is the episode for you. Key Topics Covered:The Multi-Family "Dumpster Fire" vs. Industrial: Why industrial is a "little-known" asset class that adds more zeros to your bottom line with less competition. Forced Appreciation Secrets: How a single $3,000/month lease jumped a property value from $250k to $425k instantly. The Power of Triple Net (NNN) Leases: Why you'll never have to worry about "toilets, tenants, and trash" when the tenant pays the taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Creative Financing 101: A breakdown of their "cookie-cutter" seller financing offer: 10% down, 5.5% interest, and a 25-year amortization. The "Substitution of Collateral" Hack: A rare commercial strategy that allows you to move debt between properties to keep buying more buildings. Finding Tenants on Facebook: Why Facebook Marketplace is outperforming LoopNet and Crexi for small-bay industrial spaces. Due Diligence Essentials: Why you need a "Phase 1" environmental report and why OSHA is not your friend. Small-bay industrial real estate is the "path of progress" for investors who want stable, long-term cash flow without the volatility of residential markets. Whether you are driving for dollars in your own backyard or looking to scale across the state, Graham and Jesse prove that you don't need millions to start—you just need the right niche. The Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Program is an 8-week cohort for people who want to start buying commercial real estate. Weekly group calls, a one-on-one strategy session, plus the templates and scripts Graham and Jesse use to source and close deals. You'll leave with a defined buy box, a working prospecting system, and the confidence to send your first LOI. The first cohort starts in early June and is capped at 10 spots. Apply at https://tally.so/r/0Q19LPWatch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Today's episode starts exactly where all respected broadcasting should begin: with Mini Kiss and a discussion about whether tiny rock legends drink full-size bottled water backstage. The gang recaps the absolute fever dream crossover happening in St. Louis — Chelcie Lynn on one side of town, Joe Dirt and Mini Kiss on the other — proving once again that this city runs entirely on chaos and questionable scheduling decisions.Then things somehow spiral into a full investigation of Air Supply, yacht rock confusion, and one of the weirdest transitions in show history. Which honestly feels correct for a daily comedy show held together by caffeine and emotional damage.From there, the conversation nosedives beautifully into horse fart audio analysis. Yes, really. The show attempts to identify a mysterious sound clip that turns out to be a horse relieving gastrointestinal pressure while the crew debates whether horse anatomy should legally sound like a chainsaw starting in a swamp. Educational radio at its finest.But the real emotional centerpiece of the episode is recess nostalgia. The gang breaks down everything modern kids are missing now that schools are cutting recess time: kickball politics, monkey bar injuries, freeze tag betrayal, double dutch reputations, and learning life lessons through controlled playground violence. Rafe reveals he was once an elite-level double dutch prodigy before peer pressure crushed his dreams, which honestly deserves its own documentary series.The crew also debates:Why malls are suddenly packed with teenagers againWhy malls immediately regretted letting teenagers returnWhether helicopter prom entrances are genius or criminal activityThe wildly suspicious math behind raising childrenWhy the Great Pacific Garbage Patch somehow turns into a conspiracy discussionTire swings, trash islands, playground danger, and Midwest logicIt's the kind of daily comedy show where one topic accidentally unlocks twelve childhood memories and at least three emotional scars before 7am.Whether you grew up surviving recess kickball politics, roaming malls unsupervised for six straight hours, or pretending monkey bars weren't OSHA violations, this episode feels like a weirdly comforting trip back to simpler times… just with more sarcasm and significantly worse knees.If you love funny podcasts, comedy podcasts, daily humor, weird news, nostalgic chaos, and pop culture commentary from people who absolutely should know better by now, welcome home.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are back with another blast from the past! While the Amplify Team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a rerun of episode 1, one of our highest-ranking episodes of all time. In this episode, recorded in June of 2019, co-founders Wesley and Rob give an overview of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. And, what in the world is RAGAGEP? You'll learn some background for the term with references to OSHA's 2016 interpretation letter, and then they'll sling some more acronyms at you as they explain a few examples of widely adopted codes, consensus documents, and non-consensus documents. Tune in to find out more!Interested in the OSHA interpretation letter Rob mentioned? Check it out here!

For those studying for the USMLEs, this is certainly not for you. This is a podcast series targeted specifically towards the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Board Examination put out by the ABPM. In this episode, I discuss everything you need to know about the OSHA Lead Standard to answer all those pesky board questions. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 652: OMBRS 1-The OSHA Lead Standard

For those studying for the USMLEs, this is certainly not for you. This is a podcast series targeted specifically towards the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Board Examination put out by the ABPM. In this episode, I discuss everything you need to know about the OSHA Lead Standard to answer all those pesky board questions. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 652: OMBRS 1-The OSHA Lead Standard

Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND — no diagnosis, no report, no hints. Just the EEG that Joshua Moore reviewed live with the panel on The Brain Bar the night before. Two recordings, two months apart, unknown treatment in between.Jay's read: low voltage slow, diffuse encephalopathy, salience network packed with delta, right anterior insula involvement, cardio-ballistic screaming Pickwickian sleep apnea. The kicker? When Joshua revealed the case on Brain Bar, the patient HAS a confirmed sleep apnea diagnosis. Jay called it from the waveform alone.The full reveal: live-in-nurse-revoked patient who regained dressing, feeding, and recognition. OSHA reached out asking what they did. Jay's verdict: god awful to terrible. That's the line.

Today we explore the horrifying true story of the Radium Girls — young women told to “lip, dip, and paint” with radioactive dial paint while their employers hid the deadly consequences. What began as a factory job seen as glamorous and high-paying turned into one of the most grotesque workplace poisoning scandals in American history, leaving behind shattered bodies, corporate lies, and a legal battle that helped change worker safety forever. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.