Podcasts

“Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in our fast-paced world,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for dealing with stress.

In Episode 16, we discuss our feature story on hazard communication training and ways to reinforce training on the job. Also: Veteran safety professional Pam Walaski talks about the challenges and opportunities for women in safety.

“Getting your audience to like you may seem quaint, but it takes thoughtful practice and awareness,” says motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips to increase your impact.

What does OSHA consider a “competent person”? In Episode 15, the Safety+Health team talks about the requirements. Also: Jim Spigener, chief client officer at DEKRA, helps break down “the ROI of safety.”

Motivational speaker Richard Hawk believes you have “something unique to offer that makes a positive difference in the safety and health field.”

In Episode 14, the S+H team discusses OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ and our exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.

Although safety pros’ efforts to “achieve zero incidents and remove or avoid every hazard” are laudable, you shouldn’t expect perfection – from yourself or from others, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.

In Episode 13, the Safety+Health team discusses situational awareness for workers and how it can be impacted on the job. The team also welcomes safety leadership expert Don Groover from DEKRA, who talks about leadership during – and after – the COVID-19 pandemic.

In three special mini episodes, the podcast hosts sat down with keynote speakers for the upcoming Virtual NSC Safety Congress & Expo to get a sneak peek.

His bout with COVID-19 has given veteran safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk new perspective on “a misconception that safety and health professionals have to deal with regularly.”