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    Explore "ohs" with insightful episodes like "Safety Speak: Fully Vaccinated? The CDC's Suggested COVID-19 Do's & Don'ts", "Safety Speak: Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor", "PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters", "#5 – Ready to Reopen Safely?" and "Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020" from podcasts like ""OH&S SafetyPod", "OH&S SafetyPod", "OH&S SafetyPod", "Small Biz Safety" and "OH&S SafetyPod"" and more!

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    #5 – Ready to Reopen Safely?

    #5 – Ready to Reopen Safely?

    Get up to speed on the province’s new small business education campaign and how you can prepare to reopen safely (2:21). Also, if a work refusal happened in your business what would you do? (11:21) And ace your virtual training with our 5 tips! (17:23)

    Note: This episode was recorded on March 4, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area.

     

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    INTRO

    Download the new WSPS COVID at Work app for workers! Access free health and safety information at your fingertips. Available on:

     

    IN THE NEWS: Reopening Safely

     

    Supports provided in the campaign:

     

    Some things you should consider as you re-open:

     

    SPOTLIGHT: Work Refusals

     

    THE LAST WORD/EXTRO: Virtual Training Tips

     

    Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

     

    • Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).

     

    • Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca

     

    Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia

    Safety Speak: New Information Released on the Fatal Poultry Plant Gas Leak in Georgia

    On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, we will discuss OSHA’s latest news to update the Hazard Communication Standard, the investigation into a poultry plant gas leak that killed 6 people and injured 12 more as well as a look into calls on OSHA and the CDC to issue Guidance on Preventing Occupational Exposures Due to Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19.

    Helen talks safety with Deliveroo Australia CEO, Ed McManus

    Helen talks safety with Deliveroo Australia CEO, Ed McManus
    In this episode, Helen O'Keefe is delighted to be joined by the Australian CEO of Deliveroo, Ed McManus.

    Ed and Helen discuss:

    • How Deliveroo has managed the challenges of COVID
    • Ed's career path, from scientist to CEO
    • Ed's background and understanding around creating a health & safety culture
    • Why mental well-being is such an important issue to discuss
    • What CEOs & boards want from a HSE professional
    We hope you enjoy listening.

    Health and safety and Covid-19 - Getting back to work safely

    Health and safety and Covid-19 - Getting back to work safely

    The UK government has begun to encourage businesses in certain industries to return to work where possible. While many professional services firms and other primarily office-based businesses are still working from home, it is important to understand the steps that need to be taken as and when it is safe to return to the office.

    In this episode, our Director of Learning and Content Nick Henderson gives guidance on how staff can keep themselves and their colleagues safe in the office.

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    Guest: Shelly Park, CEO, Australian Red Cross Blood Service

    Guest: Shelly Park, CEO, Australian Red Cross Blood Service

    Helen was delighted to interview Shelly Park, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS), for episode 5 of her podcast.

    With wisdom, warmth and passion, Shelly talks about her career path to CEO, the transformational safety journey that ARCBS has begun and the initiatives developed to inspire their people.   

    Shelly provides fascinating insight into how diverse and complex the ARCBS is and explains the relationship between the Blood Service and the humanitarian arm, Australian Red Cross. 

    Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group

    Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group

    In episode 4, Helen O'Keefe talks to CEO of Skybridge Group, Chad Orr. 

    Skybridge Group's core business is the installation and maintenance of infrastructure. The company engages a large contingent workforce of contractors, which presents safety challenges.

    In this podcast, you will learn:

    • How Skybridge uses safety as a competitive advantage
    • How to engage contractors to adopt the company's safety ethos
    • What issues around safety keep a CEO awake at night
    • Why 50 page documents don't get the safety message across
    • How to communicate the safety message in a more engaging way

    Guest: Andrew Wood, CEO, WorleyParsons

    Guest: Andrew Wood, CEO, WorleyParsons

    In episode 2, Helen O'Keefe, talks to Andrew Wood, the CEO of WorleyParsons. 

    WorleyParsons is a global resources and energy company, employing nearly 27,000 people in 80 different locations. The company-wide HSE leadership program is called OneWay to zero harm, with the vision to have zero harm to people, assets and zero environmental incidents.

    Andrew talks about the leadership and company culture behind the OneWay program, which has been rolled out to 51 countries, and his vision to see every employee empowered, enabled and making ethical choices when it comes to HSE.

    Noise Control in the Workplace

    Noise Control in the Workplace

    Noise Control in the Workplace

    Description: Sound can be hazardous to a person's hearing if it’s too loud or exposure is too long. Emma Ashurst, occupational health and safety specialist with CCOHS, joins us to explain the limits of noise, their effects and how we can control them.

    Released: April 20, 2011

    Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now!

    File Size: 7.4 MB

    Length: 7:57 minutes

    Price: FREE!

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    << Noise Control in the Workplace >>

    Description : Le bruit peut poser un risque pour l’ouïe s’il est trop fort ou si l’exposition à ce dernier est trop longue. Emma Ashurst, spécialiste de la santé et de la sécurité au travail du CCHST, se joint à nous pour expliquer les limites d’exposition au bruit, ses effets sur la santé et la façon dont nous pouvons le maîtriser.

    Date de diffusion : Le 20 avril 2011

    Accessibilité : Sur demande – Écoutez-le immédiatement!

    Taille du fichier : 7,4 mb

    Durée : 7:57 minutes

    Prix: GRATUIT!