Podcast: How the construction industry is confronting mental health and suicide prevention

Driving workforce readiness through training and reciprocity

In this podcast, Marissa Myers, senior director of marketing at HASC, discusses how HASC is expanding workforce readiness solutions across Texas and Louisiana through integrated training, occupational health testing and screening services. She explains how the Link platform simplifies onboarding by giving users access to training records, screening information and roster management in one place. The conversation also highlights HASC’s Omni Screening program and the organization’s partnerships across the industrial sector to support reciprocity and improve workforce access to jobsites.

Improving respiratory safety and compliance on industrial job sites

In this podcast, Tom Ludwig of Bullard talks about the critical role of respiratory protection in maintaining safety and compliance across industrial job sites. Tom explains common gaps in how equipment is used in the field and why a complete system approach is essential for meeting OSHA requirements. He also highlights innovations in cooling technology, helmet design and digital tools that help improve worker comfort and performance in demanding environments.

How policy shifts are reshaping fuel markets and refinery investment decisions

In this podcast, Geoff Moody of AFPM joins Jeremy to discuss how recent EPA policy changes are influencing long-term investment strategies across the refining sector. Geoff explores regulatory certainty, permitting reform and the operational challenges tied to compliance and seasonal fuel transitions. The conversation also examines global market pressures, infrastructure needs and the growing energy demand driven by AI and data centers. Jeremy highlights how companies are balancing economic realities with evolving energy priorities.

Podcast: How the construction industry is confronting mental health and suicide prevention

In this podcast, Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of Heat and Frost LMCT, joins Jeremy Osterberger to talk about the growing mental health crisis in construction and why suicide prevention must become part of the industry’s core safety culture. Pete shares insights on financial stress, chronic pain, job insecurity and stigma, along with how the Heat and Frost Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust is addressing these challenges through confidential support programs and supervisor training. The conversation emphasizes leadership accountability, family support systems and the importance of ongoing dialogue to protect workers on and off the job site. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com [https://www.bicmagazine.com/]. This podcast is sponsored by TankWorx and Construction Services.  Discover how TankWorx and Construction Services can help you build safer, stronger, and smarter. Visit tankworx.com [https://tankworx.com/] to learn how their expertise can power your next project.

Safety 4.0: Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics & Life-Saving Technologies

In this episode, Russell Klinegardner leads a discussion with industry safety leaders on how AI, predictive analytics and digital tools are reshaping safety operations in real time. Panelists Honor Sheard, John Castaneda and John Bollom explore how emerging technologies help identify serious injury and fatality precursors, strengthen operational discipline and enable earlier intervention before incidents occur. The conversation also addresses building trust in reporting systems, balancing data-driven insights with field experience and creating systems designed to fail safer.