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Listen to a Columbia Southern University webinar session focused on linking mobile devices and workplace safety. CSU’s occupational health and safety professor Ralph Blessing leads the discussion on worker distraction hazards, liability and more. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on July 30, 2019, by Ralph Blessing, professor, Columbia Southern University. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/144-linking-mobile-devices-and-workplace-safety

"Although it has an unfavorable connotation, gossip isn't always negative," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how focusing on "good" gossip can inspire us – and others. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Manufacturers struggle to manage product quality, achieve on-time delivery, and reduce product and process risks. However, one of their most important assets – employees – should also be included in failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA) risk assessment. This webinar will identify key risk areas affecting workers and how FMEA can identify and manage those risks for a safer work environment. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on July 11, 2019, by Kelly Kuchinski, Quality and Document Control Product Marketing Manager, Cority. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/143-quality-up-injuries-down-using-failure-modes-and-effect-analysis-fmea-for-a-safer-work-environment

DEKRA OSR Senior Vice President Don Groover and DEKRA OSR principal consultant and Brain-Centric Reliability expert Rajni Walia look at how concepts such as human vision fatigue and cognitive fatigue affect safety and provide ways to address the work system rather than simply changing the worker.

“Speaking before an audience, especially a large one, can be intimidating,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who offers five tips for conquering “those notorious butterflies” in your stomach. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Join a free webinar presentation on how to identify and mitigate your organization's risk factors for serious injuries and fatalities. Learn why the old safety management principle – that reducing minor injuries will decrease the more serious ones – may turn out to be an imperfect assumption. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on June 6, 2019, by Tom Cecich, President, TFC & Associates. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/141-eliminating-serious-injuries-and-fatalities-in-your-organization

Listen to a webinar presented by Bulwark Protective Apparel. Learn about the proper selection, use, care and maintenance of FR/AR garments to protect against arc flash from Bulwark Technical Training Manager Derek Sang, who has been steeped in the subject of flame-resistant clothing for more than 20 years. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on May 30, 2019, by Derek Sang, Technical Training Manager, QSSP, IASHEP, Bulwark Protective Apparel. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/140-building-and-implementing-an-fr-ar-program-for-the-arc-flash-hazard

Chris Irwin, MSA global training instructor and safety program developer, will focus his presentation on two key topics regarding fall protection: leading edge connecting devices and determining fall clearance with the large number of connection products on the market. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on May 16, 2019. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/138-leading-edge-srls-and-fall-clearance

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers advice for taking advantage of “all the opportunities you’ll have to learn and network” at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you Learn more about the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/18652-the-national-safety-council-2019-congress-expo

New fiber and fabric technologies have resulted in garments that prove “comfortable FR” isn’t an urban myth anymore. Join Tyndale VP Scott Margolin for a look at what's new and what's on the way in FR clothing and arc-rated clothing. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on [April 25, 2019, by Scott Margolin, Vice President of Technical, Tyndale. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/139-what-s-next-in-frc-a-peek-into-comfort-emerging-trends-and-the-future-of-fr-and-arc-rated-clothing

“It may sound odd, but we often lose our passion about an aspect of our work because we don’t remind ourselves of how much we like it,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips for developing and maintaining passion for your career and your life. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Most companies face an occasional need to use an “unapproved” contractor. In this free webinar, Veriforce's Marcus Pettus will explore exception management best practices – business processes to protect your company, data to track, and tools to help critical contractors improve at safety. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on April 4, 2019 by Marcus Pettus, Safety and Supply Chain Product Manager, Veriforce. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/136-successfully-navigating-the-gray-area-of-contractor-safety

“We’re often so busy with our responsibilities as safety and health professionals that we ignore our environment,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares “easy ways” make your workspace more appealing. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Enhancing your facility’s safety and productivity can be as easy as using proper identification and messaging. Join us for this free webinar, during which we’ll cover nine areas of identification – leveraging best practices to create the most impactful change in your facility. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on March 21, 2019, by Tom Smith and Anisia Peterman, both Regional Product Managers for Brady. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/137-amp-up-the-impact-9-ways-to-improve-safety-and-productivity-through-identification

Visual communication is the “secret weapon” that can help you capture (and keep) your employees’ attention. Register today for a free presentation where you’ll learn 10 proven strategies to integrate visual communication into your safety program. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Match 7, 2019, by Jude Carter, Vice President of Marketing, Marlin. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/135-making-safety-visual-10-proven-strategies-for-building-safety-culture

"All of us in the safety field want and need to believe we improve people's lives," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. "That's why we should remind ourselves of what we're preventing and what we're encouraging." Read Richard Hawk's monthly column http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

During this webinar, you’ll learn about a variety of ways to streamline your processes through standardization of your lockout products, lockout procedures and minor servicing procedures. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Jan. 29, 2019, by John Robinson, Safety Services Solutions Owner – Lockout/Tagout and Tom Smith, Regional Product Manager, both of Brady. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/132-standardize-your-lockout-tagout-program-and-minor-servicing-activities

During this webinar, you’ll learn about a variety of ways to streamline your processes through standardization of your lockout products, lockout procedures and minor servicing procedures. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Feb 6, 2019, by Derek Sang, Technical Training Manager, QSSP, IASHEP, Bulwark Protective Apparel. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/133-nfpa-70e-are-you-compliant-or-safe

This presentation by BROWZ will examine best practice methods in contractor management, outlined by the Campbell Institute, a division of the National Safety Council, and review the steps that companies should be taking now and throughout the year to establish a safe and conscientious plan for managing the contractors they work with. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Feb 20, 2019, by Brett Armstrong, Vice President, and Dennis Robinson, Business Development Specialist, both of BROWZ. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/134-creating-a-four-quarter-plan-for-managing-risk-safety-best-practices-in-contractor-safety-management

Columbia Southern University provides a briefing and Q&A session on how the top trending iOS and Android apps can help you improve safety metric measurement, create better reports and add to your business acumen. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on Jan. 17, 2019, by Ralph Blessing, professor, Columbia Southern University. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/131-tech-in-osh-trending-apps-for-safety-professionals