Alan Ferguson

In Episode 21, the S+H editorial team discusses an emerging cannabis impairment issue: delta-8 THC. Also, John Newquist, an author, trainer, consultant and former OSHA inspector, shares his insights on scaffolding safety.

"A more accurate term would be 'task hazard analysis,'" one expert says. A look at the process.

The Safety+Health editorial team covers the 2021 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in these special episodes of the “On the Safe Side” podcast.

In Episode 20, the S+H editorial team discusses human and organizational performance – the operating philosophy also known as HOP. Also: Brett Brenner, president of Electrical Safety Foundation International, shares the ins and outs of electrical safety.

Proponents of the workplace safety philosophy say it provides a more realistic understanding of how workers operate – and an acknowledgment that even the best make mistakes.

Although ladders aren’t as complex as other equipment, their relative simplicity can lead to a lack of training for some workers, one safety expert says.

In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations.

In Episode 18, the S+H editorial team discusses the pros and cons of safety incentives, along with OSHA’s evolving stance on the topic. Also: Transportation safety expert Brian Hammer answers our questions about road safety, as more workers begin to commute to their workplace again.

When done correctly, incentive programs can boost workplace safety, experts say.

In Episode 17, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses how the two should – and should not – co-exist in safety presentations.