On this episode, we talk with a Safety and Health Manager from COVESTRO about the impact of COVID-19 on facilities in the  industry.  Dr. David Womack walks us through the changes and day-to-day operations that were adapted to stay safe at work during this pandemic. 

*Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself.  Special Guest: David Womack.

Episode 13: COVID-19's Impact on Industry

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Join our moderator Dr. Richard Hannah, VP of Learning and Innovation at HASC and industry panelists as they share their personal HOP journeys, unveil industry-leading strategies, and address your questions on Human Performance Principles.

Our esteemed panelists include Andrew Stow, Operations Health and Safety Manager at Phillips 66; Tony Amador, Human Performance Safety Specialist at Chevron; Brad Gibson, Corporate Safety Director at S&B; Engineers & Construction; and Dave Cowger, Director of HSEQT & LPS at Total Safety.

Episode 35: HOP Panel Discussion

Randy Patton and Chris Williams, Executive Director of the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA), review the VPPPA’s history of helping worksites achieve their occupational safety and health goals, the strategic future between VPPPA & HASC, and the mission of continued betterment of workplace cultures, to ensure every worker makes it home safely.

Episode 34: Driving Continuous Improvement

Tommy Nipp and Abigail Lechtenberger, Safety Team Lead at Phillips 66 in Billings, Montana discuss closing the communication gap between field workers and management, and the evolution and adaptation of leadership styles with one of the most diverse generational workforces the industry has ever seen.

Episode 33: Compassionate Management

Listen in as Alex Falcon, Regional Sales Manager at Morgan City Rentals sits with Nina LeBlanc, Director of Account Management at HASC and Tommy Nipp, Director of Training at HASC as they not only discuss professional tactics for effective sales but also personal triumph and Alex's path to his success.

Episode 32: Professional and Personal Success

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on the prevention of heat stress was officially launched in April 2022. This NEP mandates certain procedures in which employees must be compliant and gives area inspectors more flexibility to audit job sites. Listen in to our webinar-turned-podcast as Dr. Tommy Hysler speaks with Mark Briggs at OSHA to assure you remain compliant.

Episode 13: COVID-19's Impact on Industry

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