The Safety Struggle

Philip Greisen, Host of the Leader Think Podcast, joins Dr. Linda Martin for a chat about culture, communication, leadership, and things that can be done to create a more pro-worker environment.

Philip and Linda chat about "polishing turds" and the wins that are found in losing battles or ground in the overall quest to become a better and more useful safety advocate.

This audio file was pulled (and edited for length) from The Safety Struggle's second LiveStream chat and can be found with video in it's entirety on The Safety Struggle's YouTube Channel.

This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leader Think podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com

In 1998, Emilio Natalio enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician. In 2007, he transferred to the United States Army where he attended Warrant Officer Candidate School and Rotary Wing Flight School at Fort Rucker, AL. Emilio is flies the UH-60 Black Hawk.

Emilio has flown missions in Afghanistan (3 times), Honduras, Panama, Guatamala, El Salvador, Belize, and Haiti. He has flown in Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) units, VIP, and Air Assault units.

Emilio is currently a Phd student in Troy University’s Global Leadership Doctoral Program.

This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com

Dr. Linda Martin, Host of The Safety Struggle and Safety On the Fly calls Ms. Morgan Glaser during her double shift at a JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing plant to chat her up on break.

Morgan is a Safety Manager for a company that manufactures Jeep seats (everybody do the Jeep wave!) on JIT scheduling. She is passionate about what she does. In fact, she is so passionate about manufacturing she is centering her dissertation research on it.

Dr. Martin and Morgan chuckle their way through this short Safety On the Fly episode and will leave you begging for Morgan to come back for a full episode of manufacturing enthusiasm!

Dr. Linda Martin talks with Daniel Morgan about his path to his current position as the Alaskan Region United States Geological Survey (USGS) Occupational Health and Safety Manager. Not only does Dan manage safety for the Alaskan region, but he also have several volcanology research centers under his purview.

An exceptional chat with an exceptional man. From 20 years in the Air Force starting and ending at Elmedorf Air Base in Alaska, to working in the oil fields, and working all aspects of safety for small make-shift cities that serve the oilfield workers, Dan has done it all and has committed to learning along the way.

This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com

Brent Charlton, the Safety Director at Metal Technologies Inc., and Dr. Martin talk about a wide range of topics including working in high hazard industries, pitfalls and proposed fixes for safety educational programs, why people leave the safety profession, and pamphlets vs books.

This episode was sponsored by PROSAFE Solutions, Inc. and the Leaderthink podcast. For more information, contact PROSAFE Solutions at www.prosafesolutions.com

Miranda Rhynard is a NCCCO Certified Crane Operator working in refineries and on construction sites in Texas and Oklahoma. In this episode, Miranda talks to Dr. Martin about her history of working in male dominated jobs and how she became a crane operator.

Miranda is tough as nails and equally soft spoken and articulate. She talks honestly about her journey to where she is now in her career and what might be next for her.

Miranda discusses her encounters over the years with safety professionals and her thoughts on different aspects of crane safety.

Sam Greensitt, Group Health and Safety Manager at Redrow Homes in London, joins Dr. Linda Martin for a chat from London about the role of the health, safety and environmental professional and how it is or has changed over the years.

Sam's recent post on LinkedIn asked - is the current role of the health, safety and environmental professional a safety "cop" or personality, innovation and thinking outside the box...or some mixture of all of these.

This audio file was pulled (and edited for length) from The Safety Struggle's very first LiveStream chat and can be found with video in it's entirety on The Safety Struggle's YouTube Channel.

Doc Martin talks with Jamey Ramer, a safety professional currently working in the lumber manufacturing industry. Jamey did not take a "traditional" path to safety, working his way through the ranks and different industries.

He talks about the struggles with the stress of being a safety professional including the stress of "safety" being blamed and having to take on uncomfortable aspects of the job, such as assisting in layoffs.

Jamey talks about empathy, integrity, and standing your ground when you have to and caring for others above yourselves before yourself.

Dr. Martin talks with Siobhan Colleen, a rigger in the entertainment industry. Siobhan works as a "local rigger" at entertainment venues in California rigging shows in large arenas and other entertainment venues.

As a woman in the entertainment rigging industry, Siobhan talks about the safety struggles of working with big artists as they bring in their gear for shows and attractions.

U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class Joshua Becker talks with Dr. Linda Martin about safety in the military, aircraft/helicopter maintenance, research, and studying for his PhD.

Show sponsor: The Soteria Society - www.soteriasociety.com