Barry Bottino

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

In Episode 42, the S+H team examines the August issue’s feature story on math for safety professionals. Also, Kenna Carlsen, research associate for the National Safety Council Work to Zero initiative, joins the podcast to discuss wearable technologies in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

Robust math skills can help you keep workers safe, build solutions and demonstrate the effectiveness of safety efforts.

Researcher and authorized OSHA instructor Ahmed Al-Bayati and his team identified 16 contributing factors.

In Episode 41, the S+H examines the July issue’s feature story on influence in safety. Also, Mike Kassman from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training discusses trenching and excavation safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

Safety pros can use their influence at every level of an organization. When done effectively, it can be a powerful tool.