Probability Matters

For Industrial Hygienists and Safety professionals, proper sampling is vital for hazard assessment. The most significant impact on the health of the workforce and the organization is the ability to scale these efforts. This week we sat down with Dave Risi, CIH, and Eric Labancz to discuss the challenges and opportunities to achieve scalability beyond sampling.

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

This week we have a conversation with Jennifer Maclachlan. In 2020, she became Chair of the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) Teen Workplace Health & Safety Committee. We discuss her experience in working first hand with teenagers and current resources available. To learn more listen to the episode and click on the link for more information on the Safety Matters initiative:

https://www.aiha.org/get-involved/safety-matters-center

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

If you were inside mission control at Johnson Space Center and had control of the space center when...red and yellow lights are begin flashing...what would you do? If you were a first responder for one of the worst chlorine accidents in history, what reflections would you have? Tune in to the third episode of Stories by Probability Matters to listen to firsthand accounts from Aaron Butler and Dyron Hamlin.

In the year 2020, we often hear the phrase "the new normal." If the past few months have taught us anything, it is that "normal" is a highly relative term. What does the "new future" look like for soon to be college graduates? What are they thinking about at this moment in the refined landscape? We sit down with two "non-traditional" students from Colorado State University, Maiele Mignard, and Brandon Lowry, to gather their perspectives. Their observations give a glimpse into the "non-traditional" future. Listen as they share their wisdom and insights about their foundations and aspirations.

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

The Path to Empathy is an important one for any human. This week our guest Farhana Morales is our guide. We talk with Farhana about the importance of opening oneself toward understanding others different than ourselves. In the episode, Farhana mentions the impact that Habitat for Humanity had on her life. Accordingly, we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver to raise money for those who don't have a home. Please click on the link below to donate:

https://www.habitatmetrodenver.org/probabilitymattersdonation/

Thanks,

Mwangi and Kyle

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

We have all seen the slogan "Safety First" for decades, but practically speaking, is safety really first? What does that statement mean today? We speak with Jody Trevathan who makes the case for why Safety Isn't First. Jody brings tremendous insight from his wealth of experience from the front lines in Iraq to job sites throughout the country.

Click here for the promo video for the episode: https://youtu.be/RYjFec9oF_g

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

Each year numerous sums are spent on workplace injury claims. Often the root cause goes unsolved, and the claims continue year in and year out. What role can technology, specifically haptics (technology that stimulates the senses of touch and motion), play to get to the root cause? We spoke to Eric Martinez, a former insurance executive and current CEO of Modjoul, about a new tech focused approach to solve the root cause. 

Our new music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g  

Herb Gibson worked for OSHA for 42 years starting from 1978 until 2020. During this time, Herb demonstrated great commitment to worker safety, an occupational dedication. On the show, Herb reflects on his time with the organization and lessons learned. He recalls the changes he has seen and discusses changes that are yet to come. If you are curious about the career of a lifelong OSHA employee this episode is for you.

Why do health and safety professionals dedicate their careers to others? What are the moments that shaped their careers? This week we are highlighting stories from three individuals with diverse backgrounds. On this episode we will hear from a former OSHA Region Director, an accomplished Industrial Hygienist, and a young up and coming health and safety professional. As a warning the final story is powerful and does contain some dark themes.

If you want to share your story with us, please get in touch by going to our website: https://www.probabilitymatters.com/

On thousands of job sites around the world right now, people are working. Their work matters, no matter how menial the task. It is paramount that these workers can complete their work safely and healthily. We invited Nerissa Montes to the show to discuss how to empower these workers to take charge of their health and safety through exposure to proper health and safety practitioners and practices.

We made a very short promo that sums up the episode in a concise visual manner: https://youtu.be/K_Y2VlHdzrs