Barry Bottino

In a live episode live from the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, FL, the S+H editorial team interviews Lori Guasta.

Orlando, FL — At age 40, Erik Weihenmayer decided to start kayaking. But as an adventurer who lost his eyesight at 14 and later became the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, as well as the tallest peak on all seven continents, Weihenmayer aimed high.

We discuss content from the August issue of Safety+Health, including the latest details about the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Also, Dale Lesinski, vice president of DiVal Safety, joins us to discuss how safety pros can get the most out of going to Congress & Expo.

In “Making the Business Case for Safety Innovation,” NSC highlights the benefits of eight key technologies and provides safety and health professionals a “quantifiable foundation” for developing a business case for safety innovation.

Grab your clubs and join us as we share our 18-hole “scorecard” of the most common golf course hazards – and tips to help you avoid them.

They’re “essential for a compliant hazard communication program,” one expert says. (Bonus: Take our quiz to find out how much you know about SDSs.)

One researcher wants to better understand how future engineers can contribute to safety culture when they enter the workforce.

In Episode 52, the S+H team examines content from the June issue, including a feature story with tips on keeping your safety committee fresh and effective. Also, Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson joins the podcast to discuss how to keep workers safe in the heat during the “Five Questions With …” segment.

“We need to stop thinking about it as a safety committee and think of it as a safety team,” one expert says.

A quick look at state-level efforts to amend laws that mandate where, when and how long teens can work.