In this episode of The Safety Brief, hosts Trevor Bronson and Scott Gaddis sit down with Rob Spatzer, (AGACNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to take on one of today’s most complex workplace challenges: the hidden hazard of mental health at work.

Safety teams are used to spotting physical risks. But what about the unseen stress, burnout, and emotional pressures that quietly shape decision-making, productivity, and wellbeing on the job? 

They discuss: 

• Why mental health is one of the hardest hazards to spot 
• The difference between support and therapy, and why peer connection matters 
• How leaders can foster trust and dialogue in environments where stigma exists 
• Practical ways to support wellbeing without “becoming a therapist” 
• The impact of burnout on EHS professionals 

Join the conversation to explore the emotional side of safety and why honest discussions may be your organization’s most powerful risk-reduction tool.