Barry Bottino, Author at Safety+Health Magazine

‘Competent,’ ‘qualified’ – and more

Barry Bottino — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:45 +0000

Experts weigh in on the duties (and differences) of these key worksite roles.

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Safety on a small budget

Barry Bottino — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:06 +0000

Safety pros discuss the low- or no-cost resources anyone can tap when money is tight.

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Federal Railroad Administration revives safety advisory committee

Barry Bottino — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:25:13 +0000

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is reestablishing the charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, the agency has announced. Established in 1996, the 25-member committee provides information, advice and recommendations to the FRA administrator on matters relating to railroad safety. According to a notice published Jan. 13, the charter renewal will be effective for […]

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Keep the cold out

Barry Bottino — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:10:00 +0000

Winter weather affects many aspects of day-to-day outdoor work – particularly how workers need to be protected.

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Managing diabetes on the job

Barry Bottino — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Fear of being judged may lead workers who have the condition to keep it to themselves, experts say.

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The road to recovery – at work

Barry Bottino — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Worker advocates are encouraging employers to create a supportive environment for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder.

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AI’s arrival in safety brings opportunities and challenges, NSC experts say

Barry Bottino — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Denver — The impact of artificial intelligence on workplace safety and health is no longer a discussion rooted in the future.

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‘Focus on the hello’: Brian Fielkow urges leaders to lean into what they can control

Barry Bottino — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Denver — A phone call. A gift card. A letter. A box of crayons. What do these things have in common?

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Four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe encourages safety pros to ‘raise the bar’ during Opening Keynote

Barry Bottino — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Denver — As her eyes welled up with tears, four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe explained just how big of an impact speaking to thousands of safety and health professionals was having on her personally.

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Safety pros and impostor syndrome

Barry Bottino — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Lots of people experience impostor syndrome. For safety professionals, it can be “terrifying,” one consultant says.

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