Safety+health Magazine

Make the most out of them – whether in person or virtual – with advice from safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26349-all-about-you-5-tips-to-help-make-meetings-successful Published February 2025

Veteran safety pro/speaker/podcaster/columnist Richard Hawk joins the podcast to discuss conflict resolution skills in the “Five Questions With …” segment. We also discuss content from the January issue of Safety+Health, including feature stories on OSHA’s latest batch of most interesting cases and overlooked winter hazards for workers. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26319-on-the-safe-side-podcast-episode-59-conflict-resolution-for-safety-pros-winter-hazards-for-workers Published January 2025

We discuss content from the December issue of Safety+Health, including feature stories on OSHA’s Top 10 most cited standards and how safety professionals “sell” safety to leadership. Also, Tim Neubauer, joins us to discuss falls and how to protect workers in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26237-safe-side-podcast--preventing-falls-selling-safety This episode is sponsored by Cintas. Learn more about them at Cintas.com Published December 2024

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26189-all-about-you-add-fun-and-flair-to-routine-tasks Published December 2024

We discuss content from the November issue of Safety+Health, including a feature story about combustible dust. Also, Eric Persaud, a health scientist with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Worker Training Program, joins the podcast to discuss the safety concerns for workers after a natural disaster in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26134-safe-side-podcast-post-disaster-worker-safety This episode is sponsored by SafeStart. Learn more about them at safestart.com Published November 2024

It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26066-all-about-you-master-your-voice Published November 2024

We discuss content from the October issue of Safety+Health and share our thoughts on the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Also, Jamie Osborne, a public health analyst at NIOSH, joins us to discuss recovery-friendly workplaces in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26032-safe-side-podcast-recovery-friendly-workplaces This episode is sponsored by The Hub. Learn more about them at bcsphub.com/ Published October 2024

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25971-all-about-you-keep-an-open-mind Published October 2024

In a live episode from the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, FL, the S+H editorial team interviews the National Safety Council's Lori Guasta. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25899-on-the-safe-side-podcast-episode-55-live-from-congress Published September 2024

“Just as sports coaches train and spur athletes to perform better, coaching someone to work safely is fulfilling.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25820-all-about-you-be-a-coach-and-a-counselor Published September 2024

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 the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25728-safe-side-podcast-get-the-most-out-nsc-congress-expo This episode is sponsored by SafetyHQ. Learn more about them at myhqsuite.com/safetyhq Published August 2024

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25704-all-about-you-cherish-every-moment Published August 2024

We discuss content from the July issue of Safety+Health, including the latest news about musculoskeletal injuries. Also, National Safety Council Principal Consultant Rich Fairfax joins the podcast to discuss what safety pros should know about recent changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25646-on-the-safe-side-podcast-episode-53-hazcom-standard-updates-and-whats-new-with-msds This episode is sponsored by Gateway Safety. Learn more about them at Learn more about them at https://gatewaysafety.com/ Published July 2024

“Our minds are extraordinary, and we have more control over them than we sometimes realize.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25585-all-about-you-be-at-home-in-your-head Published July 2024

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. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25519-safe-side-podcast-keeping-workers-safe-in-heat This episode is sponsored by Babbel for Business. Go to babbelforbusiness.com to learn more. Published June 2024

“I want to help others and support people. As a safety pro, I have plenty of opportunities to do that. You do, too.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25453-all-about-you-be-like-a-tree Published June 2024

In Episode 51, the S+H team examines content from the May issue, including a feature story on five reasons why falls in construction have remained persistent, and what to do about it. Also, National Safety Council senior consultant Richard Flynt joins the podcast to discuss the four weekly themes of National Safety Month – coming in June – during the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25401-safe-side-podcast-national-safety-month Published May 2024

“Getting others to integrate your unique ideas or techniques is often tricky when there’s a lack of understanding and fear of change.” Read Richard Hawk's May column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25352-all-about-you-stick-to-your-guns

In Episode 50, the S+H team celebrates a milestone and examines content from the April issue, including the results of the annual Training Survey, safety and health for remote workers, and work zone safety. Also, SafeStart’s Tim Page-Bottorff joins the podcast to preview his presentation on Safety I vs. Safety II, in partnership with Corrie Pitzer, to be made at the 2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo – set for May 14-16 in Rosemont, IL – during the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, visit links, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25282-safe-side-podcast-episode-50-safety-i-vs-safety-ii Published April 2024

“Whether doing a routine inspection, driving to work or counseling a co-worker violating a safety procedure, your perception can make each experience a positive one.” Read Richard Hawk's April column. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25193-all-about-you-change-your-perception