Barry Bottino

Associate Editor [email protected]

How has the safety pro’s job changed?

Industry veterans share their experiences.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 46: Workplace violence prevention best practices and Safety Data Sheets

In Episode 46, the S+H team examines the December issue’s feature story on best practices for preventing workplace violence. Also, Atanu Das, owner of MSDS Writer, a consulting company, joins the podcast to discuss Safety Data Sheets in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 45: Common electrical safety errors and chemical safety

In Episode 45, the S+H team examines the November issue’s feature story on common electrical safety errors. Also, T.J. Lentz, a lead health scientist at NIOSH, joins the podcast to discuss workplace chemical safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

When grandma and grandpa help with child care

Are you a parent planning to ask your own parents to help with child care? Much has changed since today’s grandparents raised their own kids, so clear communication is key.
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Reproductive hazards

“Employers have that responsibility to look at what they’re bringing into the workplace, how it’s being used and how they’re controlling those exposures,” a health and safety pro says.

On the Safe Side podcast: Live from Congress with Jane Terry

In a special episode live from the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the S+H editorial team interviews Jane Terry, National Safety Council vice president of government affairs, on pending OSHA regulations, NSC's naloxone initiatives, and more.

‘Come to terms with your reality,’ ex-NFL player and magician tells safety pros during Opening Session

New Orleans — Jon Dorenbos has celebrated many highs in his life. But it was tragedy and adversity – and how he dealt with them – that helped the former NFL player, author, motivational speaker and finalist on “America’s Got Talent” (with his unique magic act) “define and refine” his path forward, he told a group of safety professionals Monday during the Opening Session of the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 44: Respirable crystalline silica and mental health at work

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 
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On the Safe Side podcast: NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 preview episode

From keynote sessions to the announcement of OSHA’s Top 10 most cited standards in fiscal year 2022 and a history lesson, the Safety+Health team breaks down what’s ahead at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 43: Aerial lifts and fleet safety

In Episode 43, the S+H team examines the September issue’s feature story on aerial lifts. Also, Ryan Pietzsch, a program technical consultant for driver safety at the National Safety Council, joins the podcast to discuss fleet safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

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