EPISODE 17 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!  Still growing in popularity!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck – Bubblearium!

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom

Almost halfway finished with the Online Climber Classroom – The Billboard Safety Guy Academy

Live training planned for week of February 8, 2027 at Formetco in Duluth GA

Deep Thoughts

1. Why do they call it "getting your picture taken" when you don't get to keep the camera? 
2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we know? 
3. Why is it called a hot water heater? If the water's already hot, why heat it? 
4. Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? 
5. If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales? 
6. If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too? 
7. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? 
8. Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet soda? 
9. Why is the man who invests your money called a broker? 
10. Why are there braille dots on the keypad at the drive-up ATM?

Safety Related

1.      If shortcuts were really faster, why do accidents take so long to explain? 

2.      Why do people spend twenty minutes looking for a tool instead of thirty seconds putting it away? 

3.      Why is the ladder always one rung too short? 

4.      If duct tape fixes everything, why do mechanics still have jobs? 

5.      Why is the most dangerous thing on a jobsite usually over confidence? 

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

House committee moves to block OSHA from moving forward on a workplace heat bill - Safety+Health Magazine

The What and Why of Fall Protection: Moving Beyond the ABCs to SAFE – Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA ‘replenishing’ inspector corps, Keith Sonderling says during confirmation hearing - Safety+Health Magazine

The do’s and don’ts of workplace housekeeping - Safety+Health Magazine

2026 Dallas apartment explosion – Channel 4 KDFW

BSG Opinion

Opening Song – PromptGenix is 100% AI Generated

Google Data Centers Set to be Opened in Columbia County Georgia

“This is Jim Poage, the Billboard Safety Guy, reminding you that you don’t have to change the whole world. Just make your part of it a little safer. Until next time, be safe”

EPISODE 16 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!  Still growing in popularity!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom

Creating an Online Classroom – The Billboard Safety Guy Academy

Live training in the works for February 2027

Deep Thoughts

1. If a turtle loses its shell, is it homeless or naked? 
2. Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? 
3. If nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they get the Teflon to stick to the pan? 
4. Why is the word "phonetic" not spelled the way it sounds? 
5. If a fly loses its wings, is it called a walk? 
6. Why isn't "palindrome" a palindrome? 
7. Why do we call them apartments when they're all stuck together? 
8. If you try to fail and succeed, which one did you do? 
9. Why do they call it rush hour when nobody's moving? 
10. If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?

-and a couple that are safety related

                If common sense is so common, why do we spend so much time teaching it? 

If safety is everyone's job, why does OSHA keep calling the safety manager?

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat - Safety+Health Magazine

                Heat Stress a Major Topic in Both Workplace as Well as at Home

OSHA ends all remaining COVID-19 enforcement - Safety+Health Magazine

Cellphone use behind the wheel_ myths and truths - Safety+Health Magazine

Democrat leaders seek withdrawal of DOL’s proposed ‘joint employer’ changes - Safety+Health Magazine

Beware the ‘shiny object’ when choosing safety tech, NSC experts say - Safety+Health Magazine

BSG Opinion

Am I Really My Brother’s Keeper When It Comes to Safety?  

“This is Jim Poage, the Billboard Safety Guy, reminding you that you don’t have to change the whole world. Just make your part of it a little safer. Until next time, be safe”

EPISODE 15 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom

Live training in the works for February 2027

July is National UV and Firework Safety Month.

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Thank you Danny for listening

Special thanks to Mike, Cimmie, Brian and everyone at Meadow for the hospitality

Announcements and In the News

Interview with Chris Zukin

EPISODE 14 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month

                Defensive Driving Class – no longer available

Looking forward to visiting Meadow Outdoor in a couple of weeks

                Upcoming Interview with Chris Zukin

Preparing for a private Qualified Climber class in Chicago

June is National Safety Month.

Safety Humor

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

House Bill Would Cut Chemical Safety Board’s Funding by More Than 40%

                11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion

Michigan Launches Young Worker Safety Initiative

NIOSH Official: Agency Open to Expanding Fatality Report Program

ASSP & Other Safety Organizations Call on OSHA to Update PPE Standards

Water Tower in AZ addresses Data Center Concern

EPISODE 13 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month

                Defensive Driving Class – no longer available

Looking forward to visiting Meadow Outdoor in a couple of weeks

Preparing for a private Qualified Climber class in Chicago

Memorial Day/National Wine Day/World Football Day

Safety Humor

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

DOT Annual ‘Road check’ to focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement

OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025

PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear

OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge

FACE Report: Framer struck by wall, falls through opening

Interesting numbers from “The Hustle” newsletter

Data Center Concerns

EPISODE 12 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Welcome!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Deep Thoughts

May is National Mental Health Month, National Better Hearing Month, and National Older Americans Month

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck.  BTW – It’s Learn A Note not Find A Note

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month

                Defensive Driving Class

Working on a safety related book for the Outdoor industry with Dave Westbrook at Billboard Insider

Mail and Comments [email protected]

What do you mean by a reason or a season mean?

Least favorite training method?

Announcements and In the News

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labor secretary

Oregon OSHA Alert Explores Earbud Risks in Workplaces

ALL CHARGED UP; Are We Truly Ready for All Those Batteries

The Aging Workforce: Protecting the Safety & Health of Older Workers

Business coalition pushes back on Cal/OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule

New California law requires electrical utility worksites to have AEDs

EPISODE 11 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Happy birthday to me!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck.

April Fun Facts

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June – Safety Month

                Defensive Driving Class

Fun stuff on the FB page

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month – free stuff at NSC.org

April 20 -24 OSHA Stand Down for “Struck-By” Incidents

April 22 – Earth Day

                The solution to pollution is NOT dilution

                Cuyahoga River catches on fire

OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements

Study identifies negative impacts of tinnitus on workers

Cutting Through the Safety White Noise

US Department of Labor cites construction contractor with 7 willful, 33 repeat violations after fatal Yarmouth cave-in

EPISODE 10 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck.

Spring Time Facts

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for April

                Defensive Driving Class

Fun stuff on the FB page

Mail and Comments [email protected]

Announcements and In the News

March is Blindness Prevention Month – www.preventblindness.org 

NSC National Safety Month Give Aways

OSHA’s Electrical Roll Up Initiative 

EPA Delays TCE Ban

Magid Glove Offering Free Safety posters - www.magidglove.com 

May Fall Prevention Stand Down

Female Safety Equipment: More Than Just Shrink It and Pink It

DOL OIG to Audit OSHA’s Workplace Violence Prevention Efforts

EPISODE 9 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

No bagpipes? How to speak Irish!

Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom

                Defensive Driving Class

Announcements

Project with Billboard Insider

Interviews

-          This episode, Ken Guy with Link Media

Fun stuff on the FB page

Mail and Comments [email protected] 

Recent contact from my friend Clay

How do I feel about employee award programs?

In The News

Inspector general outlines “significant challenges” facing OSHA

New SIF prevention tool helps identify safety gaps

How digital measurement is improving PPE fit and compliance 

 Final Comments:

The 6/7 Interview with Link Media VP of Operations Ken Guy!

EPISODE 8 PODCAST OUTLINE

Welcome

St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts

Thanks to Formetco for hosting Safety Week!

                25 Attendees

                19 Certified Climbers

                OSHA 10hr Class plus NSC CPR/FA

Great food and networking!

Online classroom for climber certification currently available

                OSHA 10 and 30hr classes

                Qualified Climber Classroom

                Defensive Driving Class

Announcements

March is Ladder Safety Month

-          American Ladder Institute – Free Training!

-          JJ Keller is offering free Toolbox Talks

-          Free stuff from OSHA/Government Printing Office

Interviews

-          First up, Jerry McClellan with Formetco

-          Call it the 6/7 Segment (I’m 6/7 and they run 6/7 minutes long)

Posting more on the FB page

Mail and Comments [email protected] 

In The News

NIOSH Employees Called back from Layoff

Reduction in Non-Fatal Injuries and Illnesses

Lithium battery recordkeeping

Fraudulent Respirator Cartridges for Sale Online

OSHA Efforts to Finalize Heat Stress Rule 

Final Comments:

The First 6/7 Interview with Jerry McClellan.