The Employee Safety Podcast
PodcastAnnouncing the Employee Safety Podcast with Peter SteinfeldEmergencies are always going to happen. But a little preparation can make all the difference to the outcome. I’m Peter Steinfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales at AlertMedia, and I’m happy to announce the release of The Employee Safety Podcast. The goal of this podcast is to build a community around the topic of employee safety. In…
- PodcastThe Evolution of Severe Weather Response
Does your company have a plan for responding to severe weather threats? Do you close down operations? Do you wait until it becomes a warning before alerting employees? Although planning for severe weather events can feel like an attempt to predict the unpredictable, it’s crucial to have an emergency response plan in place long before…
- PodcastEasing Employee Anxiety During a Pandemic
Recent studies show employees are struggling with added stress and anxiety in response to new challenges created by the pandemic. With employees already on edge, it’s never been more important for organizational leaders to offer reassurance to their teams. CEO of HR Equity Inc., Pam Perry, joins Peter today to discuss what leaders can do to ease…
- PodcastNavigating the Legal Challenges of COVID-19
As if workplace legalities couldn’t get any more complicated, the pandemic has created a whole new dimension of legal complexity. How are employers supposed to handle all of the legal challenges that are popping up between employees, the workplace, and the pandemic? To shed some light on this topic we spoke with Nancy Inesta, an attorney…
- PodcastHR’s Role in Employee Safety
Do your employees know who’s in charge during an emergency? As long as your organization’s leaders are acting as a team, employees should feel comfortable reaching out to any of them, including HR. John Muller, Director of Growth at Gehring Group, joins Peter to discuss HR’s role in employee safety, as well as… How to transfer…
- PodcastHow Technology Is Changing Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental health and safety is a constantly evolving challenge. As new issues arise, EHS professionals are the ones there to help organizations—and their employees—adapt and respond to changes in their environment to keep people safe. Michael Zalle, CEO of YellowBird joins Peter on this episode to discuss environmental health and safety policies and procedures in our ‘new…
- PodcastThe 3 Stages of Wildfire Preparedness
With more than 48,000 fires and 8.6 million acres burned, the 2020 wildfire season has been one of the most active and destructive in history. Successfully preparing your business for wildfire season means more than just evacuating once a fire reaches your doorstep. In fact, there are steps you should be taking now to prepare…
- PodcastWhy Community Is Crucial for Business Continuity
Every organization has areas for improvement. The first step to identifying those areas is proactively learning from your wins and losses. Want to take it a step further? Share what you learned with others in your industry to empower your community and promote business continuity. In this episode, Bob Arnold, President of Disaster Recovery Journal,…
- PodcastHow Employers Can Reduce Distracted Driving
Statistically, what’s the most dangerous thing an employer can ask their employee to do? Driving. Tragically, 40,000 deaths happen on U.S. roadways every year. If you could prevent a handful of those fatalities, wouldn’t you? In this episode, Peter talks with Tom Goeltz, the VP of Risk Management Services at Hays Companies, and an advocate for victims…
- PodcastHow to Improve Facility Security
Facility security presents unique challenges for safety leaders. Whether you’re managing a small office for a few hundred employees or a large event venue with a capacity for thousands, the overarching goal remains the same: keep people safe at all times. Kevin Dooley, Sr. Director of Security & Transportation for the San Diego Padres, joins…
- PodcastHow to Improve Employee Safety During a Pandemic
It’s no surprise that employee health and safety are top of mind for employers right now. Nonetheless, it can be hard to know which guidelines to follow, and if you’re doing everything right to keep your employees safe at work. In this episode of The Employee Safety Podcast, Peter sits down with Dr. Mark Stibich,…
- PodcastHow Duty of Care and Business Continuity Have Changed During a Pandemic
After a year unlike any other in history, the only thing certain about the year ahead is uncertainty. 2020, undoubtedly, forced many organizations to reconsider and change critical business processes, including how to carry out our duty of care and business continuity plans. So, which of those changes should we bring into 2021, and which…
- PodcastHow to Build a Stronger Safety Culture
Safety shouldn’t just be a priority—it should be a company value. That’s how you’re going to build a strong safety culture at your organization. Scott Gerard, VP of Environmental Health & Safety at Moss, joins Peter on the show to discuss how leadership can make safety a value within the organization. They also review… How…
- PodcastBusiness Continuity Planning for the Unpredictable
You can’t predict every incident that might happen to your organization. But you can have a robust business continuity plan that helps mitigate the effects of unpredictable circumstances. In this episode, Peter speaks with Larry Pomykalski, the Director of National Programs & Business Continuity at SAC Wireless. The two discuss… Why a big imagination leads…
- PodcastImproving Safety and Security in Your Community
Everyone benefits from safer communities, so why not help organizations around you improve their security and preparedness tactics? Individuals and businesses alike have the power to serve those around them, and in turn, can create an environment that keeps people safe. Senior Safety Advisor at The Institute For Childhood Preparedness and former police officer, Ron…
