In this episode of the Accidental Safety Pro, podcast series host Jill James interviews two nurses to get their perspective on the Coronavirus situation. Jill and her guests, Jo and Sue, talk about how to prevent COVID-19, and cover everything from explaining proper handwashing techniques, to talking about the individual social responsibility we all have to practice: social distancing.

In this special episode, podcast series host Jill James speaks with Corey Martin, the founder and CEO of Spotlight Safety. Corey holds an MS degree in Immunobiology from Yale University, making him the perfect interviewee to talk to about COVID-19. Jill and Corey discuss how to use chemicals for cleaning in the safest, healthiest way possible, along with general tips to help protect yourself and your community.

In this episode, podcast series host Jill James is joined by Deborah Roy, President-Elect of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). They discuss how employers can prepare for the Coronavirus in affected and not-yet-affected areas, where to get accurate, current information, and how to prepare for pandemics. This is a very timely episode you will not want to miss.

​In this episode, podcast series host Jill James talks with an old friend, Dr. Todd Loushine - a returning veteran of the podcast. Jill and Dr. Todd explore the role attitude has in safety and much more! Todd is a professor at the University of Whitewater-Wisconsin in the Occupational Safety degree program and is also the vice president of the Council for Professional Development for the ASSP. You won’t want to miss this one.

Podcast series host Jill James interviews Iowa farm girl turned safety pro, Nicole. Her path to safety began in early childhood, when a life-changing incident resulted in the loss of multiple fingers. Listener’s will hear some familiar themes as Nicole shares her journey, and take in more than few remarkable stories from her work in insurance brokerage. You’ll learn about safety in the agriculture industry, related insurance considerations, and benefit from her unique perspective on risk mitigation. This is underexplored territory for much of the greater safety community.

Podcast series host Jill James speaks with Jim Allyn, MarTech Media’s resident subject matter expert for reliability training. Jim is one of the most experienced training instructors to ever grace the podcast, with too many stories from the field to pack into one episode.

In this episode of the Accidental Safety Pro, series host Jill James is joined by Corey Martin, a safety professional and founder and CEO of Spotlight Safety. Jill and Corey have a lot to say in this hour-long episode - they discuss everything from “work at the bench” to the hazards present at a brewery. You won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode!

In a series first, podcast host Jill James talks with a reigning American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Women in Safety Excellence Safety Professional of the Year, Crystal! As far as impressive curriculum vitae goes in the world of occupational safety and health, Crystal is eating all the cake: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), past president of the Hudson River Valley ASSP chapter, organizer of the Blacks in Safety Excellence ASSP group, and published author in Professional Safety Journal. She owns her own safety consulting business and is known as the “Safety Diva”. Her story in safety is well worth the listen.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, podcast series host Jill James catches up with Jason Maldonado, who is grateful for how his chosen profession of 15 years has influenced the risk perception of his children. Jason’s start in safety began in the Air Force, where he revived training efforts for Hazard Communication, HAZWOPER, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). He transitioned to the private sector, and, with the help of a great mentor, developed his characteristic style of employee safety engagement. Today, he owns his own safety consulting business and is the published author of The Practical Guide to the Safety Profession. You’ll learn about what happens when you have the wrong safety goal, and hear a bunch of terrific stories from his career.