Compliance In Motion

In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Keith Hill of Yarborough & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing to talk about building a true family-first safety culture in a high-risk, high-demand industry.

Keith shares how his team balances heavy workloads with work–life balance, why ladder safety is non-negotiable, and how integrating technical training with safety training keeps lessons relevant and memorable. From one-on-one field coaching to recovery days after on-call weekends, you’ll hear practical, real-world strategies any safety leader can adapt—especially in service, trades, and construction environments.

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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis, CEO and co-founder of Ving, sits down with Thomas (Tom) Van Arsdale Jr., CSP, Safety Director at Raito (RIDO) — a specialist in geotechnical construction and advanced civil engineering technologies.

From stabilizing marshy ground for LNG plants to working around deep excavations, heavy rigs, and unpredictable environments, Tom shares how his military background, field experience, and people-first mindset shape the way he leads safety across multiple high-hazard job sites.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com/podcast.

Compliance isn’t just about checking a box—especially when you’re working with cranes and heavy equipment that can change a job site in an instant.

In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Ed Shapiro, founder and lead inspector of HESCO (Heavy Equipment Services) and past president of the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA). With over five decades in the crane and heavy equipment industry, Ed shares hard-earned insights on inspections, certifications, and what really goes wrong before a crane accident ever makes the news.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com/podcast.

In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis talks with Alex Hertzer, Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition (MVMC) — a force connecting people to modern manufacturing careers across Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties.

Alex shares how MVMC helps job seekers train and land manufacturing jobs through its free 4-week WorkAdvance program, complete with hands-on training, employer interviews, and a full year of career coaching. He also explains how local manufacturers benefit from apprenticeships, upskilling support, and funding connections—plus what the future holds for the Valley as automation and AI reshape the industry.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com.

Director of Health & Safety Robert Clark joins host Tony DeAscentis on Compliance in Motion to share how The Universal Group—Canada’s largest traffic management company—keeps road crews safe in one of the highest-risk work environments out there.

If you’re a safety manager, training coordinator, HR leader, or operations supervisor looking to modernize your safety program without drowning in admin, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can take back to your own organization.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com/podcast.

What does “common-sense safety” look like on a real job site? In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Steve “Safety Steve” Huson, Safety Coordinator at Mill Plain Electric and retired medevac helicopter pilot, to talk about building a safety culture that goes way beyond “check the box” compliance.

Steve shares how he moved from electrician to safety leader, why he trains in the field instead of just the conference room, and how he uses simple tools (like “what if?” questions and $5 gift cards) to get everyone—from new hires to gray-hairs—actively involved in safety. They also dive into mental fitness and suicide risk in construction, and why leaders must make it okay to say, “I’m not okay.”

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com/podcast.

In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis welcomes Oliviah Zimba from Harare, Zimbabwe — a global expert in ISO certification, auditing, and compliance training. With over 20 years of experience, Oliviah breaks down the real challenges organizations face when pursuing ISO certification, from leadership disconnects to misunderstanding standards. She also discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping compliance and what companies should consider before deciding if certification is truly necessary.

🎙️ Compliance in Motion is powered byVing (https://www.vingapp.com/) — the all-in-one safety training platform that simplifies compliance, streamlines training management, and helps keep your workforce informed, connected, and safe.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com.

Mike Thompson—speaker and manager of the Portage County Safety Council—joins Compliance in Motion to unpack trauma in the workplace, burnout at a 10-year high, and why psychological safety fuels fewer injuries and higher retention. Hear practical playbooks like the GRIP framework (Growth, Relationships, Identity, Purpose), “Find It, Fix It” participation boosts, a hands-on “Safety Dojo” for new-hire onboarding, and how to align individuals, culture, policies, and systems so trust doesn’t break at the shop floor.

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About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com/podcast.

Safety pros Dianne Grote-Addams (President) and Ryan Moon (Ops Director) from SafeX join Tony to unpack what a modern safety culture really looks like—from mentoring new safety leaders to practical steps for indoor air quality, silica controls, noise monitoring, and data you can actually act on. Learn the telltale warning signs (high turnover, frequent headaches, skin issues), how to choose cost-effective sampling, and why influencing people matters as much as knowing the regs.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com.

In this episode of Compliance in Motion, CEO Tony DeAscentis talks with Blocktops CEO Nate Kolenski about building a proactive safety culture in stone fabrication. Hear how his teams partner with Cal/OSHA and CDPH on silicosis prevention, run routine air monitoring (industrial hygienists, pumps, chain of custody), and use practical controls—from wet methods and respirators to smarter material handling, spaced polish stations, and simple dust suppression between wet and “dry” paths. Nate also unpacks slab-handling risks, why NSI/ISFA certifications matter, and how peer groups (Rockheads, industry coalitions) accelerate best practices across shops.

About Ving

Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.

Learn more at www.vingapp.com.