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Hosted by Jill James, HSI's Chief Safety Officer.
This safety podcast is a series of conversations with safety professionals about how they came into their role, what they've learned along the way, as well as some of the highs and lows that come with job.
We've created this safety podcast for you, the safety professional.
Latest episodes
NSC Live: "A recovering liberal arts student." with John Dony
October 26, 2018 | 19 minutes 25 seconds
This episode features John Dony, Director of the Campbell Institute and Director of EH&S at the National Safety Council. He sits down to talk with host and Vivid's Chief Safety Officer Jill James, live on the Expo floor of the NSC Congress, about the work and research taking place at the Campbell Institute.
NSC Live: "Eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime." with NSC President Debbie Hersman
October 24, 2018 | 27 minutes 28 seconds
Series host Jill James sits down with the President and CEO of the National Safety Council, Debbie Hersman. Together they discuss safety legislation, being a "worst case scenario mom", and the new mission of the NSC - eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime.
NSC Live: "I think this would be a great way for us to fund steel toe boots."
October 23, 2018 | 21 minutes 15 seconds
Russell, a electrical safety pro from Texas, joins us live on the floor of the NSC to talk with our Chief Safety Officer and host Jill James.
NSC Live: "People were making bets on how long I could make it."
October 23, 2018 | 41 minutes 13 seconds
Our host Jill James sits down with the Safety Training Ninja, Regina McMichael from the Learning Factory, live from the floor of the NSC Expo.
#12: The Swiss cheese model of accident causation.
October 17, 2018 | 56 minutes 3 seconds
Learn about the life of a young safety professional on the road, covering 400K miles from plant to plant in America’s heartland. Paul’s also got a bunch of near-miss stories any safety pro will connect with, along with advice for building safety “street cred”, and having rewarding experiences working with Millennials.
#11: Crab asthma.
October 3, 2018 | 1 hours 40 seconds
You’ll learn how Mark’s blue-collar upbringing influenced his perspectives on occupational safety, and how a 7-year adventure in Alaska working as one of about 15 industrial hygienists in the entire state, solidified his professional interest (along with some measure of local celebrity) by offering the truly unique experience of working with under-served native American communities.
#10: It’s not about being more careful.
September 19, 2018 | 49 minutes 52 seconds
Podcast series host Jill James speaks with Scott, a safety engineer in the telecomm industry, and published author. An 18-year professional safety veteran, Scott started his journey as an undergraduate psych major when a summer job at the local factory gave him his first taste of occupational safety.
#9: Safety? In that industry? All I can think of right now are Buzz and Woody.
September 5, 2018 | 58 minutes 48 seconds
Ever wonder what occupational safety looks like for a Hollywood studio? This episode of the podcast finds series host Jill James talking with Carolina, a safety leader at Pixar. You’ll learn about building trust with regulatory bodies, how occupational safety is managed for Pixar’s 1400 employee, multi-building campus, and, once more, that hazards are present in all working environments.