The Safety Experts

The Safety Experts: The Difference Between Good and Great in Safety Leadership

Being great at something looks easy. The reality is much different. Great safety leaders have a hard task ahead of them—they must understand the risks and applicable regulations while building trust, respect, and influence within their team. In the newest episode of Season 2 of The Safety Experts podcast, your host, David Griffith, welcomes safety experts Jerome Spear and Jeremy Lancaster to discuss 3 basic principles of safety leadership: 1) understanding fundamentals, 2) getting out in the field, and 3) applying mentoring and coaching skills. Their conversation includes: * How to fill the gaps in knowledge as a younger workforce replaces experienced leaders * The importance of being where the work is and being out in the field * How to build effective relationships and trust as a leader * Examples of "great" leadership and what makes it different from "good" leadership Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-lancaster-llc/], and sign up for our newsletter. Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be].   Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC [https://www.jespear.com/] Produced by FUSE Marketing [https://fuse-mktg.com/]

Anticipating, Recognizing, Evaluating, and Controlling Confined Space Atmospheric Hazards

Confined space projects present risks that other projects typically do not have. Improper management of these projects and their associated risks can lead to catastrophic events, including loss of life. In the newest episode of Season 2 of The Safety Experts podcast, your host, David Griffith, welcomes safety experts Jerome Spear and Arlen Siert to discuss anticipating and controlling confined space atmospheric hazards. Their conversation includes how to recognize confined space hazards, how to mitigate risks of incidents through effective training and planning, and checklists to review to ensure safety. Join us as we discuss how to improve safety while working in confined spaces to avoid loss of life. Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-lancaster-llc/], and sign up for our newsletter. Resources provided: Safety Audit Checklist [https://jespear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CSFlammableToxicPainting.OSHAIHRegsAuditForm.9.5.2350.docx] Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be] Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC [https://www.jespear.com/] Produced by FUSE Marketing [https://fuse-mktg.com/]

Cabin Creek Confined Space Catastrophe

Confined space projects present risks that other projects typically do not have. Improper management of these projects and their associated risks can lead to catastrophic events, including loss of life. In the first episode of our brand-new season of The Safety Experts podcast, your host, David Griffith, welcomes safety experts Jerome Spear and Bonnie Lockhart to discuss one of the worst confined space catastrophes in U.S. history. Together, they walk through the lessons learned and best practices to prevent future similar events. David, Jerome, and Bonnie set the scene, describe the main contributing factors behind the tragedy, and what can be done to better assess risks and plan work in confined spaces. Join us as we discuss how to improve safety while working in confined spaces to avoid loss of life. Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-lancaster-llc/], and sign up for our newsletter. Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be] Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC [https://www.jespear.com/] Produced by ADV Marketing [http://www.advmarketing.com/]

Improving Contractor Safety Performance, Part 2

Incidents occur every day due to neglecting contractor safety principles. Managing work-in-progress assurances, considering both owner and general contractor perspectives, as well as performance evaluations and feedback, helps to avoid unsafe outcomes. Together, these principles achieve better performance and ultimately benefit the bottom line.   In part two of this episode of The Safety Experts podcast, Jerome Spear, Jeremy Lancaster, and Dave Griffith sit down to discuss field safety oversight, understanding general contractor and owner expectations, and why feedback is so important.   Join us as we discuss how to improve contractor safety. And just in case you missed it, be sure to check out Part 1 of Improving Contractor Safety, where we introduced the topic, prequalification and selection minimums, and EHS contract requirements.   Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-lancaster-llc/], and sign up for our newsletter.   Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be]   Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC [https://www.jespear.com/] Produced by ADV Marketing [http://www.advmarketing.com/]

Improving Contractor Safety Performance, Part 1

Preventable incidents happen across industries every day. Managing employees effectively and taking action to reduce risk and injury increases profits by managing costs, but most importantly, protects and saves lives.   In the first part of this episode of The Safety Experts podcast, Jerome Spear, Jeremy Lancaster, and Dave Griffith sit down to discuss how to improve contractor safety performance. Jerome and Jeremy speak with Dave about the minimum criteria for pre-qualification and selection, as well as EHS contract requirements.   Join us as we discuss why contractor safety oversight is important and learn how to achieve better performance. In the second part of this episode on contractor safety, be sure to join us as we discuss owner and general contractor perspectives as well as performance evaluation and feedback.   Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-lancaster-llc/], and sign up for our newsletter.   Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be]   Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC [https://www.jespear.com/] Produced by ADV Marketing [http://www.advmarketing.com/]