OUR MERCH STORE: https://3279d21216.nxcli.net/shop-2/ OUR MERCH ON AMAZON:https://www.amazon.com/stores/AllenSafety/page/65264DB0-B81B-4A23-BCB2-03D3DFFD28D0?lp_asin=B0GKBWZ4JW&ref_=ast_bln In this episode, Joe and George break down a question manufacturing facilities have to navigate all the time: is that company a vendor, or are they a contractor? At first, the answer may seem simple. Someone comes on site to check fire extinguishers, service AEDs, inspect pest control stations, l...
Jul 9
11 min
Merch Links: Allen Safety Merch Store: https://3279d21216.nxcli.net/shop-2/ Allen Safety Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/AllenSafety/page/65264DB0-B81B-4A23-BCB2-03D3DFFD28D0 In this episode, we talk about hearing conservation, sound surveys, dosimeter testing, and hearing protection in a way that feels practical, honest, and real. A good hearing conservation program is not just about handing out earplugs or checking the OSHA compliance box — it is about understanding t...
May 26
11 min
Want to support the show? Please share this to get it out there to those that it coudl help. Want to support beyond that? Shop our Amazon Merch Store Here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/AllenSafety/page/65264DB0-B81B-4A23-BCB2-03D3DFFD28D0?lp_asin=B0FLWTBKJL&ref_=ast_bln This episode focuses on why eye injuries still happen—even when eye protection is required. Drawing from real-world experience in the military, professional eyecare offices, emergency respon...
Apr 2
14 min
In this episode of Safe, Efficient, Profitable, we break down the top three Process Safety Management (PSM) trends we’re seeing across industrial ammonia refrigeration facilities — and why they matter. Episode details below! Allen Safety Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/AllenSafety/page/65264DB0-B81B-4A23-BCB2-03D3DFFD28D0?lp_asin=B0FLWVCK1L&ref_=ast_bln Allen-Safety.com for more merch and for current safety and PSM services offered 🔹 Trend #1: Vetting PHA Facilitators As PSM...
Feb 9
15 min
In this episode we dive into what we believe to be sanitation's top risks. As always, these are one take, so they're raw with no scripts, and no idea what the other host will say. We hope you enjoy, including the brief detour into Joe's fear of heights and Glacier National Park... If it helped you, please like and share, it truly does help! Full episode description/summary below: In this episode of Safe. Efficient. Profitable, the hosts dig into what sanitation safety...
Jan 5
16 min
This month we’re tackling one of the most cited OSHA topics out there — Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). If your company has a program that checks all of the audit boxes, but your employees are still having injuries, this episode explains why. ⚙️ Top 3 LOTO Problems We’re Seeing in the Field 1️⃣ Bad or outdated templates. If your LOTO template or format is wrong, every single lockout procedure built from it can have problems. 2️⃣ Verification is clear as mud “Verify” doesn’t mean much if no on...
Oct 6, 2025
15 min
A good part of our career has been spent in ag-business/agribusiness operations, with a huge part of them being at feed mills- for both day and night shifts. This episode covers a few big ticket items that we routinely see. This list can help raise a red flag that there may be some significant risk that can lead to an injury on the horizon. We hope this helps! Summary In this episode of Safe, Efficient, Profitable, Joe and Jen break down mill safety risks. Core themes...
Sep 1, 2025
13 min
Chemical safety: sounds straightforward, right? You’ve got your SDS, PPE, and eyewash stations. But what happens when your team mixes, sprays, or supercharges those chemicals in ways the manufacturer never imagined? With a CHMM on the mic, this is part coaching, part humor, and 100% actionable. Key Takeaways – 1. The SDS might not be helpful based on how youre using the chemical. Reality check: Most Safety Data Sheets are written based on lab conditions and "intended use"—no...
Aug 4, 2025
10 min
Welcome to the cage match no one talks about—but everyone in food and meat production lives through. This week, Joe and Jen are tackling the heavyweight showdown between two giants in every facility: Worker Safety vs. Food Safety. Who takes priority when things go sideways? Who gets to call the shots when it’s time to shut it all down? And most importantly—how do we keep from shutting down the whole operation when both teams are “just trying to do their job”? If you’ve ever sat in a Th...
Jul 7, 2025
14 min
Allen Safety takes a deep dive into SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) reviews, the blurry overlap of responsibility between teams, and why most documentation isn’t as airtight—or as collaborative—as it should be. The hosts challenge listeners to reconsider how procedures are developed, who reviews them, and how safety personnel can truly become competent stakeholders in the systems they’re expected to sign off on. This is more than just a compliance checkbox conversation—it’s a real-world, ...
Jun 7, 2025
13 min
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