Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Tips and Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence Incidents Presented by Kara M. Maciel, Rachel L. Conn, and Daniel C. Deacon Workplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years, as it continues to be one of the leading causes of occupational injuries in the country every year. While OSHA has no specific standard ..read more

Join us for a thought-provoking session on the next episode of The Uncertainty of show with James Burnell discussing Safety Culture Improvement: engineered or emergent? As humans we are experts at developing engineering solutions which provide a level of Certainty. A popular belief is that Management can envision an ideal safety culture. We can then engineer this desired culture in the same way we design and build a robust machine. In this show we explore another region of the real world that is Uncertain and Unpredictable. For context we will look at the Aviation Industry from a Robustness an ..read more

In this episode of Safeonomics, hosts Scott and Gabe are joined by the inspiring Allison Short, diving into an engaging conversation about career development, mentorship, and community in the safety profession. Here's what to expect: Allison's Journey: Discover how Allison's unique path led her to a fulfilling career in safety, highlighting the value of embracing one's background and interests. Career Development Tips: Gain insights into practical advice for advancing in the safety field, including the importance of networking, continuous learning, and finding mentors. The Power of Community ..read more

Step into the world of practical innovation with "Hard Hats and Heart," where we unpack the essence of human-centered design. In our first episode, we welcome Beau Sitzmann, Founder and CEO of Evolutionary Tools Inc, who has transformed his personal challenges in the field into an innovative solution, BACK UP™. Beau's inspiring story highlights the transformative power of empathetic innovation, revealing how a deep dive into the user experience can lead to pioneering solutions that truly resonate with workers. Tune in to discover how Beau's journey through the stages of problem identifica ..read more

As humans we are good at imposing regulations, standards, policies, compliance rules, best practices which enable Certainty to emerge. In this show we explore another region of the real world, one that isn't stable, consistent, predictable. If you have experienced confusion, dilemmas, paradoxes, you know what it feels like.  One hypothesis to achieve sustainability is by allocating resources (people process, technology) into environmental, social, and governance factors. Questions we will address: Why have ESG considerations become politicalized? What can you do to reconcile certain upfr ..read more

In the latest episode of "Safeonomics," listen in on our conversation with our special guest Alison Hemmings, Career Coach Extraordinaire were Alison offers practical and insightful guidance tailored specifically for safety professionals aiming to secure their dream job ..read more

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016989374514/WN_XDH4vEQlRB-10JW9ndFdLQ#/registration Top Cal/OSHA Violations Presented by the Cal/OSHA Team in Conn Maciel Carey’s national OSHA Practice Group While Cal/OSHA’s regulations must be at least as effective as federal OSHA regulations, Cal/OSHA can and certainly does have regulations unique to the Golden State. Employers looking to improve their workplace safety and health program and better manage the risks of agency enforcement can gain helpf ..read more

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below (Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... OSHA Recordkeeping, E-Recordkeeping, and Reporting Update Presented by Eric J. Conn, Lindsay A. DiSalvo, Valerie Butera, and Ashley Mitchell Last summer, OSHA finalized an amended E-Recordkeeping Rule, which expands the data many employers are required to submit to OSHA every year. We are also at a moment in OSHA’s history when the agency is clearly staffing up and ramping up inspections and enforcement generally, and with respect to injury and illness recor ..read more

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below (Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217037041731/WN_ymVkP4G5RHKM8bS21PnYTA#/registration Preparing for California's Indoor Heat Regulation Presented by Rachel L. Conn, Megan S. Shaked, and Andrea O. Chavez Although temperatures have cooled down in California, the status of California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Regulation has heated up. California’s Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places (8 CCR 3395) has been in place since 2005. However, in one of the first of its kind standard ..read more

Register for the upcoming LIVE webinar below (Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017031690570/WN_DM1OcZikQ7uuUzLif9tj0Q#/registration OSHA’s 2023 in Review and 2024 Forecast Presented by the Partners in Conn Maciel Carey’s national OSHA Practice Group As we approach a Presidential Election that will determine the shape of OSHA enforcement and rulemaking for years to come, it is time to look back and take stock of what we learned from and about OSHA during another very eventful year. More importantly, it is once again time to look ahea ..read more