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 professionals.(0:46) – Assessing success in safety(2:54) – Challenges for safety professionals(7:29) – Advocating for technology in safety practices(10:20) – From paper to digital(16:08) – An effective toolbox talk(19:03) – Mentorship of safety professionals(22:01) – The value and responsibility of safety professionals(23:16) – ROI of safety softwareThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 future updates and improvements.(1:10) – Hot topics on KPA Connect(3:52) – Diverse perspectives(6:08) – Tapping into collective wisdom(9:01) – Users banding together to find business solutions(12:25) – Refining products with community engagement(14:50) – Collaborative effortsThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 disengagement by integrating narrative, interviews, and interactive scenarios for successful safety training.(0:56) – High-impact techniques(2:58) – Integrating narrative(4:17) – Balancing training components(6:06) – Relevant training across levels(8:11) – Interactive learning(10:29) – Battling disengagementIf listeners would like to share their workplace experiences and help improve our safety materials please contact: AJ Ruperto <[email protected]>, Rachel Hook <[email protected]>, or Kyle Morton <[email protected]>.Thanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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) – Increasing communication and connection(17:04) - Success storiesThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 New Rules(07:30) –  NEPs(12:00) – Notable EPA regulations(15:31) – Drones and FAA(16:43) – AI in the workplace(18:02) – Virtual learning environments(20:47) – Safety success stories(26:17) – Taking actionThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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, and gamification.(00:48) – Real-world experiences in training(03:27) – Repetition and behavior changes(06:07) – Developing training for diverse workforces(10:27) – Technology integration(12:26) – Measuring ROI of training(14:00) – Success stories(16:45) – Future trends in trainingThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 cited standards for 2023(02:06) – A closer look at frequency and industry(05:58) – What’s keeping Fall Protection at the top of the list(09:30) – Using technology to prevent OSHA violations(10:27) – Customized training and forms (14:24) – Leadership and safety training(16:50) – Recognizing unsafe work conditions(17:40) – Cutting corners and complacency(22:39) – Seasonal changes and safety at homeThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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) - What safety professionals should have in mind to have a strong end-of-year(06:34) - Four common things safety professionals tend to overlook(09:11) - Tips for staying on top of common safety issues(11:05) - A cautionary story(13:15) - It’s important to honestly assess your safety programThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 programs improve productivity(04:52) - Safety technology as a resource multiplier(06:51) - Recognizing improved ROI (08:51) - Demonstrating resultsThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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) - Hazardous airborne pollutants and NESHAP standards(08:47) - Proposed ban on Methylene Chloride(11:17) - Controlling HFCs with the AIM Act(14:16) - Lessons from Independence DayThanks for joining another episode of 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.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Safety Meeting in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.