On the Safe Side

Each month, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses important safety topics, and interviews leading voices in the profession.
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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 30: Incident investigations and legal impacts of impairment

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Duration: 42:00
08-10-2022
In Episode 30, the S+H editorial team dives into the August issue’s feature story on effective incident investigations, and discusses the legal issues surrounding impairment in the workplace with employment law attorney Faye Caldwell, a member of the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division.

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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 29: SIF prevention and hazard communication expert Chandra Gioiello

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Duration: 30:00
07-08-2022
In Episode 29, the S+H editorial team discusses the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities, or SIFs, as well as hazard communication with consultant and expert Chandra Gioiello, a vice president and senior consultant at Industrial Health and Safety Consultants.

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National Safety Month mini episode: Week 2, workplace impairment

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Duration: 10:00
05-26-2022
Rebecca Martin and Claire Stroer, program managers in the impairment practice initiative at NSC, discuss an array of impairment issues that can affect workers, the impact of COVID-19 and how to overcome the stigma of asking for help.

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National Safety Month mini episode: Week 1, MSDs

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Duration: 15:00
05-26-2022
National Safety Council experts Lisa Brooks and Ram Maikala discuss common causes of and potential solutions for MSDs – the leading cause of workplace injuries. MSDs cost billions of dollars each year in workers’ compensation and lost productivity.

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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 28: Inexperienced workers and housekeeping tips

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Duration: 30:00
05-21-2022
In Episode 28, the S+H editorial team discusses the safety impacts of inexperienced workers in various industries amid COVID-19 pandemic labor shortages, as well as housekeeping with Cary Usrey, vice president of operations at SafetyStratus.

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National Safety Month mini episode: Week 4, slips, trips and falls

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Duration: 11:00
05-21-2022
David Consider, a senior safety consultant at NSC, shares his insights on protecting workers from falls; offers recommendations for employers and workers; and explains the importance of planning and training to prevent slips, trips and falls.

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National Safety Month mini episode: Week 3, injury prevention

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Duration: 13:00
05-21-2022
JoAnn Dankert, senior safety consultant at NSC, describes steps employers and workers can take to help prevent injuries on the job.

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