Welcome to The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current trends and best practices in workforce safety. From employee engagement to actionable data, and everything in between, tune in to hear how you can work more safely.
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This podcast showcases the Watergate Scandal of 1972. it shows how this particular scandal changed the the economy and the power of the President. From this scandal acts and regulations that are still in play today surfaced.
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Measuring Meaningful Safety Metrics with Jade Brainard and David Finley
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we connect with Jade Brainard, KPA’s Senior Director of Product, and David Finley, Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental at Dolese Bros. Co., discuss setting safety goals, measuring meaningful metrics, and leadership buy-in and visible commitment to safety. (2:19) – Setting smart metrics and KPIs (5:25…
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Toolbox Talks and Tech Tools: Safety Engagement with Jill Schaefer and Taylor Thorn
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we connect with Jill Schaefer, KPA’s Director of Content Management, and Taylor Thorn, KPA’s Senior Product Director and founder of Anchor Rock, about strategies for creating effective toolbox talks. Jill and Taylor overview how to increase energy and engagement in safety meetings and outline how digital proce…
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Mid-Year Regulations Review with Zach Pucillo
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we connect with Zach Pucillo, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, for a mid-regulations review. Zach overviews changes that have occurred thus far in 2024 ranging from updated chemical bans from the EPA, the expansion of hazardous material response plans under the Clean Water Act, and OSHA’s evolving regu…
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Building Safety Success Through Technology and Mentorship with Jeremy Denton
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, Jeremy Denton, Senior Construction Safety Engineer with Alpha & Omega Safety, discusses a multifaceted approach to success in workplace safety. His toolbox for success includes embracing the many capabilities of digital tools, building trust and genuine connections, and investing in the future of safety profes…
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Community Collaboration and KPA Connect with Emily Hartman and Jade Brainard
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA’s Emily Hartman, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, and Jade Brainard, Senior Director of Product Management, highlight KPA Connect. Launched in 2022, the customer community provides a space for user collaboration and discussion to take full advantage of KPA Flex software’s capabilities and impact fu…
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Safety Training Tips and Tactics with AJ Ruperto, Rachel Hook, and Kyle Morton
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA’s AJ Ruperto (Manager of Video Acquisition), Rachel Hook (Training and Quality Manager), and Kyle Morton (Lead Editor) discuss crafting effective and memorable safety training materials. AJ, Rachel, and Kyle share tips for balancing training techniques, addressing employees of all levels, and battling dise…
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Enhancing Construction Site Safety with Software: An Interview with KPA’s Taylor Thorn
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA’s Senior Product Director Taylor Thorn discusses the evolution of construction site safety technology and embracing software solutions for efficiency and risk mitigation. (00:49) – Embracing technology in construction sites (05:28) – Readily available safety data (08:46) – Adopting new technologies (12:33)…
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Safety Horizons – Regulation and Compliance in 2024: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager Zach Pucillo discusses evolving regulations—from OSHA, EPA, and FAA—and focus areas in workplace safety for 2024. Zach overviews OSHA’s National Emphasis Programs, newly implemented and imminent regulations, and embracing virtual safety training in 2024. (00:47) – 2024’s…
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Creating Compelling Safety Trainings: An Interview with KPA’s Mulango Akpo-Esambe and Shawn Smith
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA's Mulango Akpo-Esambe (Lead Animator) and Shawn Smith (Product Director of Training and Content) discuss designing engaging and effective safety training materials. Mulango and Shawn provide insight into strategies for training and emerging trends—including immersive experiences, real-world case studies, a…
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Unpacking the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2023: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager Zach Pucillo overviews the top 10 OSHA violations in 2023, provides insight into shifts in citation frequency and industries of concern, and shares KPA’s training and customizable solutions to combat unsafe working conditions. (00:33) – OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cite…
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Strategies for Finishing Your Year Strong: An Interview with KPA’s Amanda Rawls
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA's Amanda Rawls discusses how safety professionals can ensure a strong year-end finish. She stresses the importance of looking back — self-assessment, reviewing incident trends, and training completions — while also planning ahead to proactively consider new technology, 2024 budgets, and goals. (00:36) - Wh…
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Digital Safety as a Resource Multiplier: An Interview with KPA’s Jade Brainard
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Health and safety programs can be perceived as slowing down processes and disrupting production. In this installment of The Safety Meeting, Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, discusses how a well-designed digital safety program can actually speed things up, having a positive impact on productivity and the bottom line. (00:35) - How EHS program…
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Midyear Regulatory Update Part 2: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
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On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager Zach Pucillo is back with a two-part, midyear update on changes from OSHA and the EPA. In this second installment, Zach covers the latest from the EPA. Be sure to check out part one to hear about recent updates from OSHA. (00:48) - Forever chemicals: PFAS & PFOA (05:56)…
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Midyear Regulatory Update Part 1: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
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On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager Zach Pucillo is back with a two-part, midyear update on changes from OSHA and the EPA. In this first installment, Zach covers the latest from OSHA, including the current status of the Heat Illness rule. Be sure to check out part two to hear about recent updates from the…
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The Costs of Ignoring Safety: An Interview with KPA’s Deren Boyd
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In the current financial climate, many companies are looking for items to cut from the budget. A quality safety program should not be one of them. Safety issues don't disappear when ignored, and doing nothing can actually cost a company significantly in the long run. That's why Deren Boyd, KPA's SVP of New Markets has joined to talk about all the c…
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Benefits of Microlearning: An Interview with KPA’s Shawn Smith
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In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Shawn Smith, KPA’s Product Director of Training, to discuss microlearning, and how this targeted approach can help improve the effectiveness of your safety training programs. (00:33) – What is microlearning? (01:22) – Integrating with traditional training (02:56) – Delivery methods (04:22) – Mi…
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Keeping Frontline Workers Engaged in Safety: An Interview with KPA’s Jade Brainard
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In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, to discuss fostering a culture of safety and measuring engagement through practical, relevant, and interactive tools and approaches. (0:53) – Engaging frontline workers (4:52) – Measuring engagement (6:41) – Utilizing bite-size information (9:15) – Tr…
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OSHA’s Focus in 2023: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
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On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, Erin reconnects with Zach Pucillo, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA. We discuss upcoming changes from OSHA and the EPA, as well as safety program tips to start the year off strong. Tune in to hear a few colorful workplace stories directly from an NSC Rising Star of Safety, and how he stays motiv…
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Training Trends for 2023: An Interview with KPA’s Shawn Smith
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In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Shawn Smith, Product Director of Training at KPA, to discuss several important Annual Training and Content Survey results. (0:37) – Annual Training and Content Survey (3:36) – Behavior safety and preparing managers (5:39) – KPA’s training team (8:25) – The best method for running a safety p…
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Embracing Mobile EHS: An Interview with KPA’s Dale Golgart
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In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to discuss integrating EHS mobile technology for timely, efficient reporting in the field. (0:39) – Getting time back (3:33) – Integrating software (5:14) – Mobile technology (7:54) – Customizable training (10:06) – Embracing QR codes (12:47) – A…
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EHS State of the Industry Benchmark Report with KPA’s Jade Brainard
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In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, to discuss several important EHS State of the Industry Benchmark Report findings. (1:09) – Key areas of focus (3:16) – Challenges in meeting EHS focus goals (6:23) – Mobile access (7:35) – Confidence in EHS programs (9:50) – Increasing confidence thro…
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Addressing Substance Abuse in the Workplace with ABC’s Greg Sizemore
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This week on The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Workforce Development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), to discuss the staggering impact of substance abuse in the workplace and ensuring health and safety through awareness and prevention. (0:59) – Substance abuse in the …
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Equipment Inspection Best Practices with Dale Golgart
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This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to discuss proper equipment inspections and providing a safe environment for employees through consistency and documentation. (0:39) – Critical role of equipment inspections (1:36) – OSHA’s guidelines (2:45) – Top ten citations (4:52) – Forklift incident…
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Creating a Positive Impact with Rob Stansbury
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On this episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Rob Stansbury, Director of Sales at KPA, to discuss the role that insurance brokers play in employer driven safety. (00:30) - Adoption of technology (01:54) - Cyber coverage (03:08) - Appropriate solutions (05:23) - Staying sticky (08:08) - Bottom line savings (09:27) - Proactive and preventa…
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Alleviating Data Entry Frustration with Alaina Adair
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On this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Alaina Adair, Customer Care Manager at KPA, to discuss how automating your safety metrics can help alleviate stress on your admin team and save the time and frustration that comes with manual entry. (00:28) - Hot topics (02:04) - Fully utilizing EHS software (03:52) - Improved tracking (0…
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Keeping Policies Current with Craig Downey
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This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Craig Downey, regional sales manager at KPA, to discuss the importance of keeping your safety policies and training up to date, backing these up with proper documentation, and keeping your programs in check with third party auditing. (00:31) - Who is Craig Downey? (01:36) - Components of compliance…
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Accommodating Electric Vehicles within Dealerships with Wayne Curtis
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On this episode of The Safety Meeting, guest host Toby chats with Wayne Curtis, Consulting Team Leader at KPA, about the rise of electric vehicles, how dealerships are able to accommodate the changes they bring, and how to address EV safety concerns. (00:56) - Accommodating electric vehicles (02:42) - Servicing safety concerns (05:02) - Preventativ…
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Automating Safety Analytics with Dale Golgart
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In this week’s installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to explain how utilizing a safety software can simplify your work as a safety leader within your company. Plus, learn about how KPA evolved from its first iteration, iScout. (00:28) - KPA’s inception (04:06) - Keeping track (05:25) - Born…
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Cultivating a Healthy Workplace with Jill Schaefer & Shawn Smith
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On this episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Jill Schaefer, Director of Content Management at KPA, and Shawn Smith, Product Director at KPA. They discuss how creating a healthy work environment goes beyond physical safety and encompasses an employee’s total experience, from the community they live in, to their home life, and everything i…
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Curbing Heat Illness with Micah O'Shaughnessy
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This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Micah O’Shaughnessy, Regulatory Project Manager at KPA. They discuss preparing for the hot summer months by understanding the signs of heat illness and implementing basic precautionary measures to prevent it in the first place. Plus, hear why empowering and educating employees should be your first l…
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Safety from the Ground Up with Greg Sizemore
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This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage welcomes back Greg Sizemore, Vice President of health, safety, environment, and workforce development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Listen for a step-by-step guide to building a safe working environment from the ground up by implementing the discoveries from the 2022 Performance Report. (00:45)…
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Taking a Holistic Approach to EHS and ESG with Chris Fanning
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This week on the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Chris Fanning, CEO at KPA, to talk about the three types of solutions KPA offers to help clients develop workplace safety programs. Tune in to hear how adopting a holistic approach to safety training will better implement safety-driven cultural change in the long run. (00:32) - The KPA elevator pit…
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On this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Ryan Daly, F&I District Manager for KPA. Listen in to hear Ryan talk about why payment transparency with customers will help your dealership in the long run and why privacy training is important for helping clients feel secure within your business. (00:32) - Benefits of F&I (01:55) - Paym…
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Consistency in Safety Practices with Greg Sizemore
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This week on the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Greg Sizemore, Vice President of health, safety, environment, and workforce development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Tune in for an insightful conversation on committing to the safety of your workers, laying the foundation for your safety programs, and believing that people matter…
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On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Zach Pucillo, Mid Atlantic District Team Supervisor at KPA, to chat about the importance of being involved in safety culture from a leadership perspective. Tune in to hear about how cutting corners costs more in the long run and the difference between complacency, compliance, and cultu…
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The Rise of ESG Standards with Chris Fanning
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In this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Chris Fanning, CEO at KPA, to discuss what ESG standards are exactly, and why they’re here to stay. Listen in for tips on how to take the lead on these important initiatives so that your business can thrive. (0:28) - ESG defined (1:17) - Starting at the top (3:40) - Guiding clients toward…
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Analytics for Predictive Safety with Jade Brainard
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In this week’s episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, to talk about how data and analytics not only help develop preventative safety measures, but predictive safety measures, as well. Listen in for a deep dive on leading indicators and why creating a safe work environment goes beyond injury metrics.…
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In our very first Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Shawn Smith, Product Director at KPA, to discuss the results of the KPA Client Training Survey and what they say about the future of safety and compliance best practices. Hear Shawn discuss survey highlights, the importance of harboring a culture of safety, and how best to structure safety trainin…
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Leading an organization requires staying on top of a multitude of priorities. And while we know safety sits at the top of that list, it can be challenging to keep up with all the trends and best practices in workforce safety. That’s why we created The Safety Meeting – a new podcast from the safety geeks at KPA. We’re bringing you the latest on how …
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This episode focuses on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, explaining themes and literary elements seen throughout the book.
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The Watergate Scandal showcases the corruption that can be in the government and those with people of power. This scandal changed the way that the people viewed the president and how much they trusted the government. In results of this Scandal there were acts and regulations that limited the amount of power the president held and changed how people…
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