The Accidental Safety Pro
The Accidental Safety Pro
Vivid Learning Systems
Vivid Learning Systems Chief Safety Officer, Jill James, chats with other safety professionals about how they came into their role as a safety professional, what they've learned along the way, as well as some of the highs and lows that come with job.
#70: From firefighting to ammonia
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro Podcast, our guest is Gary Smith, President and CEO of the Ammonia Safety Training Institute. Gary has a remarkably storied career and a fascinating rise to where he is today. This is our longest episode ever because we couldn't pack Gary's story into just an hour. You won't want to miss this one!
Feb 3, 2021
1 hr 31 min
#69: Safety from every perspective
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro Podcast, Series host Jill James interviews Paul Penn. Paul is a Swiss Army Knife of emergency management, environmental management, and health & safety management. His safety and advocacy work has been making waves in the safety world for decades. Listen to all the great stories, advice, and more!
Jan 20, 2021
1 hr 16 min
#68: The Immediate Responder
In this week's episode, series host Jill James speaks with Lindsay and Darcy, subject matter experts in Active Violence Emergency Response Training. Together, they're the founders and directors of AVERT.
Jan 6, 2021
48 min
#67: I See You
In this unique episode of The Accidental Safety Pro Podcast, series host Jill James reaches out to everyone affected by the pandemic.
Dec 2, 2020
8 min
#66: Safety in the Sewer
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro, series host Jill James interviews Sheldon Primus. Sheldon is a safety consultant and trainer with a Master's Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in environmental policy. He's also a trainer for the Certificate of Occupational Safety Managers and Certified Occupational Safety Specialist programs of the Alliance of Safety Council, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Also, Sheldon is the author of "7 Steps to Starting a Profitable Safety Consulting Business" and the host of the weekly podcast, "Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus." This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Nov 18, 2020
37 min
#65: Intergenerational Union Workers
Series host Jill James sits down with Ashlee in this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro. Ashlee is a safety professional from Pennsylvania with the United Steelworkers. She has seen many generations in her family become union workers, including herself. Listen now!
Nov 11, 2020
1 hr
#64: Unions and Conservation
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro Podcast, Series host Jill James interviews Yodit. Yodit was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is a 35-year-old educator in sustainability practices. She is also currently the coordinator of the environmental career worker training program at UCLA's Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division. Come listen to them talk about safety, unions, and sustainability.
Oct 28, 2020
59 min
#63: Safety DNA
In this episode of the podcast, series host Jill James interviews Dr. Esteban Tristan. Dr. Tristan holds a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology and is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Society of Safety Professionals. He's actively involved in applied research and has published articles in professional journals such as the International Journal of selection Assessment, the Journal of Organizational Psychology, the Journal of Safety Research, and EHS today. Come listen to Jill and Dr. Tristan talk about safety DNA and much more!
Sep 16, 2020
1 hr 1 min
#62: Take a moment for yourself
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro, series host Jill James interviews Jonathan Rosen. Jonathan is a certified industrial hygienist and is a principal consultant for AJ Rosen and Associates, LLC providing occupational safety and industrial hygiene services to labor unions, government agencies, and organizations throughout the United States.
Aug 12, 2020
49 min
#61: On the Frontlines of COVID-19
In this episode of the podcast, series host Jill James speaks with Mark Catlin. Like many, Mark has been on the front lines throughout this pandemic, utilizing his talent, training and expertise to protect essential workers.
Jul 8, 2020
56 min
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