On the Safe Side podcast Episode 17: Humor in safety and protecting workers from heat illness

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each month, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses important safety topics, and interviews leading voices in the profession.

Do humor and safety go together? In Episode 17, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses how the two should – and should not – co-exist in safety presentations. Also: Brenda Jacklitsch, a health scientist in the division of safety integration at NIOSH, offers helpful information on keeping workers safe in the heat.

Web links associated with this episode:

• Humor in safety: This feature story appeared in the July 2021 issue of Safety+Health magazine and was written by Associate Editor Barry Bottino.
• Heat illness:
  • OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App: Learn about this helpful resource for planning outdoor work activities in the heat.
  • Read tips on working safely in the heat.
  • Watch a clip from a National Safety Council first aid course. © 2015 National Safety Council.

  • Learn more about NSC first aid and CPR training – including online and classroom training for learners, and courses and materials for instructors.

This episode is sponsored by Intertek Alchemy.

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