Under the Hard Hat

By Brian Mesmer, CSP, CRIS

Welcome to Under the Hardhat Podcast. Our goal is to deliver relevant content that applies directly to the construction and facilities service industry. Each week we will cover a toolbox talk and some... more

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The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

Under the Hard Hat episodes:

March 29, 2021 03/29/2021 Toolbox Talk - Ladder Safety Lesson Learned
On today's episode of the podcast we discuss a lesson learned from a 2015 injury to one of our team members.

Last call for Ladder Safety Pictures. Email me your pictures of ladder safety for your chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

Shout out to our international listeners! Thanks for listening and be safe!
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6min
March 26, 2021 03/26/2021 Under the Hardhat w/ Milt Luke
On today's episode we do a deep dive with Milt Luke, Director of Safety and Field Development with Western States Fire Protection.

Reminder - Ladder Safety Awareness Month continues. Email me your pictures of ladder hazards (either good or bad) for your chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. [email protected]

Thanks for listening - Be Safe!
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16min
March 22, 2021 03/22/2021 Toolbox Talk - Safety Observations w/ Milt Luke
Ladder Safety Awareness Month continues this week with "Safety at the Top."

Reminder to send in your Ladder Safety Pictures to [email protected] for your chance to win 1 of 4 $25 Amazon Gift Cards.

Milt and I discuss Safety Observations and why they are important.

Thanks for listening and be safe.
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7min
March 15, 2021 03/15/2021 Toolbox Talk - Ladder Safety Awareness Month (continued)
On this episode of the podcast we discuss Ladder Safety Awareness while climbing up and down a ladder.

Gravity is always working against us while we climb up the ladder, so it is important that the ladder is set up on solid level ground, at the appropriate angle and as we climb we are maintaining three points of contact at all times. When we are working from the ladder, we must not over reach to either side of the ladder.

Here is the link for the NIOSH Ladder Safety App.

Reminder, we are still doing the ladder safety picture contest. Send your pictures to [email protected] for your chance to win one of four $25 gift cards.

Thanks for listening and be safe!
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6min
March 12, 2021 03/12/2021 Under the Hardhat w/ Konica Crouch
On this episode of Under the Hardhat we learn about Konica Crouch, Regional Safety and Risk Management Leader at American Fire Protection Group.

Reminder - send your ladder safety photos to [email protected] for your chance to win a $25 gift card.

Thanks for listening and Be Safe!
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20min
March 08, 2021 03/08/2021 Toolbox Talk - Women in Construction w/ Konica Crouch
Ladder Safety Awareness month continues with Inspection and Set Up. Be sure to inspect your ladders BEFORE you use them.
The Ladder Picture challenge also continues as well. Please email your ladder safety awareness photos (both good or bad) to [email protected] for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Today Konica Crouch joins me to discuss Women in Construction, Women's History Month and International Women's Day.

Enjoy and Be Safe!
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5min
March 01, 2021 03/01/2021 Toolbox Talk - Ladder Safety
Welcome to Ladder Safety Awareness Month! Below are resources for ladder safety awareness:
NIOSH Ladder Safety App - https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/mobileapp.html
National Ladder Safety Month - www.laddersafetymonth.com
CPWR Hazard Alert - https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/publications/Ladders-Hazard-Alert.pdf
Safety Time Ladder Safety Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDI6_k6UPwo&t=23s
Lastly, email me your pictures of Ladder Safety (both good or bad) and I'll send out 4 $25 amazon gift cards for the best pictures sent in. My email is [email protected]. My boss, Kristin Heizman, will choose the top 4 and I'll email the gift cards.

Thanks for listening! Be safe!
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4min
February 26, 2021 02/26/2021 - Under the Hardhat w/ Dave Curran
Today we go Under the Hardhat with Dave Curran, Safety Director of USA Fire Protection in Chicago. We discuss several topics like how he came into this position in safety, what he learned in 2020, what goals he has in 2021 and what he believes is the most important piece of our safety programs. We close with a discussion of what he does for fun and relaxation and his recommendations for tv shows he's currently watching and books he recently read.

Thanks for listening. Be Safe!
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17min
February 22, 2021 02/22/2021 Toolbox Talk - Foot Protection
Dave Curran, Safety Director from USA Fire Protection in Chicago, joins me today to discuss USAFP's Foot Protection program and the importance of working from a firm foundation (i.e. your boots).

Thanks for listening and stay safe!
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6min
February 15, 2021 02/15/2021 Toolbox Talk - COVID-19
Several topics could be covered today, such as;
Sub-zero Temperatures
Winter Driving
Slippy surfaces
But today we are not going to discuss those topics in detail because I owe the world an apology... I forgot that it takes all of us; I apologize for getting COVID-19. So today we discuss COVID-19.

Thanks for listening. Remember to rate, review and subscribe. Be safe and stay warm!
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6min

FAQs about Under the Hard Hat:

How many episodes does Under the Hard Hat have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.