NESC Connections Podcast

Total Worker Health Solutions

When employers are expertly equipped, businesses can integrate effective workplace health and safety initiatives for their workforce, they experience happier and healthier employees, increased production, higher retention rates and fewer medical and work comp claims. How does it work and more importantly, how do you get started? Join the CONNECTIONS Podcast and learn more from Shelly Campo, Director, Center for Health Communication & Social Marketing, Department of Community & Behavioral Health at The University of Iowa, along with NESC Worker 360 Award Winner, Danielle Frewing from Columbus Community Hospital, Kelsey Pruss, MS, Wellness Services Manager at Nebraska Safety Council and John Lefler, Jr., Executive Director (host) at Nebraska Safety Council. This episode of the CONNECTIONS Podcast is brought to you in part by Black Hills Energy. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or the Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Road Safety - Heading in the Wrong Direction?

Nebraska is experiencing an alarming increase in speeding and distracted driving incidents. Unfortunately, seatbelt usage in Nebraska continues to be the lowest in the country. And recent incidents, including an NDOT worker, who was struck and injured by a motorist in an active work zone highlights the severe consequences of poor decision-making on the road. This episode of the CONNECTIONS Podcast examines what needs to be done to improve awareness and build a culture of safety, care, and consideration on our roads. Our guest panel today includes Matt Neeman, Traffic Engineer for Nebraska Department of Transportation, Cody Thomas, Nebraska State Patrol Public Relations Director and John Lefler, Jr., Executive Director (host) at Nebraska Safety Council. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or the Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Safe Driving - Habits, Behaviors & Education

As we navigate through the 100 days of Summer, traffic fatalities in Nebraska are ahead of where they were at this time last year. Distracted driving is the new impaired driving and breaking this cycle is rooted in education, the behaviors we model for our kids behind the wheel and committing to a safe driving environment in all areas of our lives. This requires a collaborative effort with individuals and businesses working together to prioritize road safety.   Our guest panel includes Brian Ortner, Public Affairs Specialist for Nebraska/Iowa AAA – The Auto Club Group, Michael Palmer, Lead Instructor of B.R.A.K.E.S. and John Lefler, Jr., Executive Director (host) at Nebraska Safety Council. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Outdoor Safety & The 100 Days of Summer

This episode focuses on outdoor safety, signs and prevention for heat exhaustion and stroke, the importance of adequate hydration and more. Hear more about how to avoid accidents throughout the summer when we often see an increase in collisions with motorists, impaired drivers and teen drivers. Our guest panel will include; Lisa Newell Seemann, Founder of Aspen Drake Seemann Foundation, Jeff Rawlinson, Education Manager at Nebraska Game & Parks, Cody Thomas, Public Relations Director at Nebraska State Patrol and John Lefler, Jr., Executive Director (host) at Nebraska Safety Council. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FHurrdatMedia.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0_R982L4ETozzXPSZOAbrYz2yoIpR97SCJ-1aIVhnvoPqAfNnVYwU8CwM_aem_AcFHwC6B-dOXSKKst02IEzdY2xVHS7owau_nzRLIu2l948GFaFn2EGMOaMW3UxpD5pcMO1cSIsnRHrKtizFYuJQe&h=AT2anPXgwDaTKiYn7Ig24h9nvYomi7JPmLktQTvrx1wOI0acCAcbW_tLbhZWfdaCupUWoh_z6JSsRaelMvPjGyYS3eGpn8X01DeED5x00fYOU4apRKKyftkd2qbqDhF1t7ZA4qbYSg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0gRN4G8E1OuvL8b_H31ZHClLRq-ivlWFX6rmh_KPtNZR6X_n4hJdkLqUrfWSvZ6GU6V25di58MOsRFGs3kk8WpL4XO-Jr51VsiLPtpmZP176M848dE7PhRuljTTkNQO-FBrERAyrmo4L0L9dpYJVmwWSIr-yVnEF67iBzHOmU_e1LytncHqrn5sS9_hg0viYOwFgBA8DXSQvisHINjaxcLIVV6V9IhTumaQLIaQecNX_c] or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Social Wellbeing at Work and Home

This episode focuses on how to create an environment for a recovery friendly workplace and online safety. Our guest panel will include; Ann McCauley, RFW Project Director at the University of Missouri Extension, Michelle McDowell, Senior Coordinator at the University of Missouri Extension, Rian Beyers, CEO at aZen Technology Solutions, LLC, Kelsey Pruss, Wellness Services Manager at Nebraska Safety Council, and host John Lefler, Jr., Executive Director at Nebraska Safety Council. A Hurrdat Media Production [http://hurrdatmedia.com]. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.