Best National Fire Protection Association Podcasts (2025)

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S6 Ep309: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 309 | Safe Stacking and Load Limits 5:09

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https://jo.my/n6khdj Material Storage & Racking Safety: Safe Stacking and Load Limits Keeping a warehouse running efficiently depends on more than just fast movement and good organization. One often overlooked area is how materials are stacked and stored. Improper stacking doesn’t just lead to wasted space—it can also set the stage for serious inju…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 309 | Safe Stacking and Load Limits 5:09

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https://jo.my/n6khdj Material Storage & Racking Safety: Safe Stacking and Load Limits Keeping a warehouse running efficiently depends on more than just fast movement and good organization. One often overlooked area is how materials are stacked and stored. Improper stacking doesn’t just lead to wasted space—it can also set the stage for serious inju…

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Tilting the Wildfire Odds 52:22

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In even the most destructive wildfires, some structures survive untouched while everything around them is incinerated. It begs the question: What factors are most responsible for determining if a home is destroyed or survives during these events? A team of researchers spent years trying to answer that important question. They gathered massive trove…

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S6 Ep308: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 308 | Storage Hazards 5:32

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https://jo.my/d8kka3 Material Storage & Racking Safety: Storage Hazards in Warehouses Whether you’re working third shift or early mornings, there’s one thing every warehouse has in common—stuff. And a lot of it. From raw materials to finished goods, pallets to parts, every inch counts. But how and where things are stored? That makes all the differe…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 308 | Storage Hazards 5:32

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https://jo.my/d8kka3 Material Storage & Racking Safety: Storage Hazards in Warehouses Whether you’re working third shift or early mornings, there’s one thing every warehouse has in common—stuff. And a lot of it. From raw materials to finished goods, pallets to parts, every inch counts. But how and where things are stored? That makes all the differe…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 307 | Tools for Root Cause Analysis 5:28

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https://jo.my/3ew2xh Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Tools for Root Cause Analysis If something goes wrong in your facility, how you respond matters just as much as what happened. That’s where incident reporting and root cause analysis come in. These two things help us figure out why incidents happen—and more importantly, how to stop them…

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S6 Ep307: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 307 | Tools for Root Cause Analysis 5:27

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https://jo.my/3ew2xh Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Tools for Root Cause Analysis If something goes wrong in your facility, how you respond matters just as much as what happened. That’s where incident reporting and root cause analysis come in. These two things help us figure out why incidents happen—and more importantly, how to stop them…

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Fire Protection Engineering's Shifting Landscape 37:14

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The fire protection engineering profession is in a strange place right now. For one thing, there's a growing global shortage of FPEs just as demand for their services is surging. Factors such as accelerating technology, global building booms, and intensifying natural disasters are making their work more challenging than ever. And on top of that, so…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 306 | Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes 5:39

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https://jo.my/hmhxo0 Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes In safety, the phrase “human error” gets tossed around a lot. A pallet falls. A worker trips. A forklift crashes into a rack. The quick conclusion? “Someone messed up.” But stopping there doesn’t fix the issue. It just points fingers. Week …

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S6 Ep306: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 306 | Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes 5:38

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https://jo.my/hmhxo0 Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes In safety, the phrase “human error” gets tossed around a lot. A pallet falls. A worker trips. A forklift crashes into a rack. The quick conclusion? “Someone messed up.” But stopping there doesn’t fix the issue. It just points fingers. Week …

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 305 | How To Report An Incident Properly 5:05

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https://jo.my/vkgjpd Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: How To Report An Incident Properly If something goes wrong in your facility — whether it's a near miss, property damage, or an injury - how quickly and clearly you report it can make a massive difference. This process isn't just about paperwork. It's about preventing repeat incidents, p…

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S6 Ep305: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 305 | How To Report An Incident Properly 5:04

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https://jo.my/vkgjpd Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: How To Report An Incident Properly If something goes wrong in your facility — whether it's a near miss, property damage, or an injury - how quickly and clearly you report it can make a massive difference. This process isn't just about paperwork. It's about preventing repeat incidents, p…

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How Clean is Clean? 52:32

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Not long ago, a dirty, sooty turnout coat and helmet was a badge of honor in the fire service—tangible proof that a firefighter was in the action. But as concern grew about the high levels of cancer in the fire service, that culture has totally flipped. Now, fire departments around the world are going to great lengths to ensure that their members n…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 304 | Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up 4:56

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https://jo.my/eaywef Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up One of the strongest signs of a healthy safety culture is when team members feel confident enough to speak up and express their concerns. Not just about significant hazards—but also the small things. Loose cords. Leaky hoses. Unsafe stacking. If people…

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S6 Ep304: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 304 | Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up 4:56

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https://jo.my/eaywef Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up One of the strongest signs of a healthy safety culture is when team members feel confident enough to speak up and express their concerns. Not just about significant hazards—but also the small things. Loose cords. Leaky hoses. Unsafe stacking. If people…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 303 | Why Incident Reporting Matters 5:07

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Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Why Reporting Matters Accidents don’t just happen out of nowhere. They’re usually the result of a missed warning sign, a skipped step, or a hazard that someone noticed—but never reported. That’s why incident reporting is one of the most critical safety tools we have in any facility. Whether it’s a near-miss…

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S6 Ep303: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 303 | Why Incident Reporting Matters 5:07

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https://jo.my/vto7ic Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Why Reporting Matters Accidents don’t just happen out of nowhere. They’re usually the result of a missed warning sign, a skipped step, or a hazard that someone noticed—but never reported. That’s why incident reporting is one of the most critical safety tools we have in any warehouse. Wh…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 302 | Keep Respirators Clean And Safe 4:51

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https://jo.my/le58ll Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Keep It Clean, Keep It Safe Let's talk about something you don't see—but definitely feel. Airborne hazards. Dust. Fumes. Mists. Vapors. The stuff that hangs in the air and messes with your lungs if you're not protected. That's where your respirator comes in. But a respirator's only as …

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S6 Ep302: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 302 | Keep Respirators Clean And Safe 4:50

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https://jo.my/le58ll Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Keep It Clean, Keep It Safe Let's talk about something you don't see—but definitely feel. Airborne hazards. Dust. Fumes. Mists. Vapors. The stuff that hangs in the air and messes with your lungs if you're not protected. That's where your respirator comes in. But a respirator's only as …

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Lithium-Ion Safety Messaging 45:47

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Fire Prevention Week, which runs this year from October 5–11, is the longest running public safety observance in United States history. This year for the first time, the Fire Prevention Week theme will focus on lithium-ion battery safety. Even as the technology has become ubiquitous in modern life, the general public still remains largely unaware o…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 301 | Respirator Fit Testing and Medical Evaluations 5:11

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https://jo.my/uxkilh Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Fit Testing and Medical Evaluations Breathing is something we don’t think about—until it gets hard to do. In a warehouse environment, airborne hazards like dust, fumes, or chemical vapors can put workers at risk quickly. That’s where respiratory protection comes in. But having a respir…

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S6 Ep301: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 301 | Respirator Fit Testing and Medical Evaluations 5:11

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https://jo.my/uxkilh Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Fit Testing and Medical Evaluations Breathing is something we don’t think about—until it gets hard to do. In a warehouse environment, airborne hazards like dust, fumes, or chemical vapors can put workers at risk quickly. That’s where respiratory protection comes in. But having a respir…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 300 | Choosing the Right Type of Respirator 5:17

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https://jo.my/r1ywgu Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Choosing the Right Type of Respirator Airborne hazards in a warehouse aren’t always obvious. You might not see or smell them, but they’re there. Dust from pallet handling. Vapors from cleaning supplies. Fumes from battery charging areas. Each hazard is different, and so is the protecti…

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S6 Ep300: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 300 | Choosing the Right Type of Respirator 5:17

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https://jo.my/r1ywgu Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: Choosing the Right Type of Respirator Airborne hazards in a warehouse aren’t always obvious. You might not see or smell them, but they’re there. Dust from pallet handling. Vapors from cleaning supplies. Fumes from battery charging areas. Each hazard is different, and so is the protecti…

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Fire On Campus: Turning Pain Into Purpose 53:47

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On January 19, 2000, Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, then 18-year-old freshman roommates at Seton Hall University, were severely burned when the residence hall they lived in caught fire. The blaze, one of the worst at a college campus in U.S. history, killed three students and injured nearly 60 others. Shawn and Alvaro now travel the country speaki…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 299 | When Respirators Are Required 5:33

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https://jo.my/aedhwt Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: When Respirators Are Required When we talk about air quality in a warehouse, most people think about temperature or maybe stale air. But there's a lot more to it. Dust from forklifts and pallets. Vapors from cleaning agents. Welding fumes. Even something as simple as packaging material…

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S6 Ep299: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 299 | When Respirators Are Required 5:32

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https://jo.my/aedhwt Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards: When Respirators Are Required When we talk about air quality in a warehouse, most people think about temperature or maybe stale air. But there's a lot more to it. Dust from forklifts and pallets. Vapors from cleaning agents. Welding fumes. Even something as simple as packaging material…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 298 | Heat-Related Emergency Action Plans 5:44

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https://jo.my/xgkix9 Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Heat-Related Emergency Action Plans Working in a warehouse during peak summer heat isn't only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Heat stress is a genuine concern that can quickly become a problem for individuals working in a hot environment. That's why emergency planning isn'…

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S6 Ep298: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 298 | Heat-Related Emergency Action Plans 5:44

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https://jo.my/xgkix9 Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Heat-Related Emergency Action Plans Working in a warehouse during peak summer heat isn't only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Heat stress is a genuine concern that can quickly become a problem for individuals working in a hot environment. That's why emergency planning isn'…

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Lessons From Lewiston 32:26

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In October 2023, a 40-year-old man armed with semi-automatic rifle opened fire inside a bowling alley and later at a nearby restaurant in the small city of Lewiston, Maine. Between the two incidents, 18 people died and 13 were injured. Disturbingly, the Lewiston shooting was one for more than 650 mass shootings in the United States in 2023, defined…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 297 | Clothing and PPE for Hot Environments 5:21

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https://jo.my/z5py4k Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Clothing and PPE for Hot Environments Working in a warehouse during peak summer heat isn't only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Heat stress doesn't wait for lunchtime or breaks. It builds fast, especially when you're wearing the wrong gear. One of the top priorities of a s…

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S6 Ep297: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 297 | Clothing and PPE for Hot Environments 5:20

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https://jo.my/z5py4k Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Clothing and PPE for Hot Environments Working in a warehouse during peak summer heat isn't only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Heat stress doesn't wait for lunchtime or breaks. It builds fast, especially when you're wearing the wrong gear. One of the top priorities of a s…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 296 | Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Prevention Strategies 4:41

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https://jo.my/i1w0cb Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Prevention Strategies Summer heat in a warehouse or out on the yard can be brutal. You feel it the second you step out—thick air, hot surfaces, sweat starting almost instantly. And if you’re lifting, moving, or on your feet all day, it’s more than just uncomfortable. It can turn danger…

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S6 Ep296: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 296 | Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Prevention Strategies 4:41

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https://jo.my/i1w0cb Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Prevention Strategies Summer heat in a warehouse or out on the yard can be brutal. You feel it the second you step out—thick air, hot surfaces, sweat starting almost instantly. And if you’re lifting, moving, or on your feet all day, it’s more than just uncomfortable. It can turn danger…

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Grenfell's Enduring Lessons 49:01

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Decades from now when we name at the seminal fires from the 21st Century, the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which killed 72 people in June 2017, will certainly be the list. Today on the podcast, we consider Grenfell's enduring lessons with Jose Torero, one of the world's most prominent fire protection engineers and a key figure in the United Kingd…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 295 | Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses 4:45

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https://jo.my/0v1yui Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses Working in high temperatures can be dangerous. Heat stress isn’t just an outdoor problem. It can also happen inside a warehouse, especially when ventilation is poor or equipment generates excessive heat. Heat-related illnesses can escalate fast, so re…

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S6 Ep295: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 295 | Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses 4:44

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https://jo.my/0v1yui Heat Stress, Hydration & Working Outdoors: Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses Working in high temperatures can be dangerous. Heat stress isn’t just an outdoor problem. It can also happen inside a warehouse, especially when ventilation is poor or equipment generates excessive heat. Heat-related illnesses can escalate fast, so re…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 294 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Emergency Response 4:51

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Electrical Safety Awareness: Emergency Response Electrical hazards can turn routine tasks into life-threatening situations in seconds. Knowing how to respond during an electrical emergency is critical to protecting lives. Quick, correct action can prevent further injury and even save a co-worker’s life. A strong safety culture starts with awareness…

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S6 Ep294: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 294 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Emergency Response 4:50

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https://vimeo.com/1105603802 Electrical Safety Awareness: Emergency Response Electrical hazards can turn routine tasks into life-threatening situations in seconds. Knowing how to respond during an electrical emergency is critical to protecting lives. Quick, correct action can prevent further injury and even save a co-worker’s life. A strong safety …

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 293 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Lockout Tagout Safety 5:03

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https://jo.my/qnfqcr Electrical Safety Awareness: Lockout Tagout Safety Cutting power is the most effective way to mitigate risk. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for electrical systems prevents every conveyor, shrink-wrap machine, and charging station from starting unexpectedly while personnel work inside the guard. It’s a simple promise: no voltage, no surp…

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S6 Ep293: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 293 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Lockout Tagout Safety 5:03

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https://jo.my/qnfqcr Electrical Safety Awareness: Lockout Tagout Safety Cutting power is the most effective way to mitigate risk. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for electrical systems prevents every conveyor, shrink-wrap machine, and charging station from starting unexpectedly while personnel work inside the guard. It’s a simple promise: no voltage, no surp…

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Fire Safety Challenges in East Africa 32:01

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More than 80 percent of the world's population lives in low-and-middle income countries, according to the World Bank. In these nations, it's often a huge challenge to find the resources needed to build the systems of safety that people in higher-income countries take for granted. To put it in perspective, in the African nation of Uganda, there are …

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 292 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Tool and Equipment Safety 5:10

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https://jo.my/al6jc0 Electrical Safety Awareness: Tool and Equipment Safety Electricity drives every conveyor, lift, and label printer in the facility. Yet the same current that powers production can stop it in a flash. Electrical tool and equipment safety means giving cables, plugs, and power strips the same attention you give forklifts and dock d…

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S6 Ep292: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 292 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Tool and Equipment Safety 5:10

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https://jo.my/al6jc0 Electrical Safety Awareness: Tool and Equipment Safety Electricity drives every conveyor, lift, and label printer in the facility. Yet the same current that powers production can stop it in a flash. Electrical tool and equipment safety means giving cables, plugs, and power strips the same attention you give forklifts and dock d…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 291 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel 5:01

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https://jo.my/9bd7hx Electrical Safety Awareness: Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel One spark can shut down a whole loading line. That’s why a strong safety culture keeps electrical work in the right hands and out of everyone else’s. Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel is more than a label—it’s a line that protects every pallet, product, and pers…

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S6 Ep291: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 291 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel 5:01

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https://jo.my/9bd7hx Electrical Safety Awareness: Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel One spark can shut down a whole loading line. That’s why a strong safety culture keeps electrical work in the right hands and out of everyone else’s. Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel is more than a label—it’s a line that protects every pallet, product, and pers…

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FDNY's Lithium-Ion Task Force 40:58

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Since 2022, New York has experienced more than 800 fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries, leading to 30 deaths and more than 400 injuries. The sudden explosion of battery incidents led FDNY in 2023 to form the Lithium-Ion Task Force, a specialized unit dedicated to addressing the growing threat of fires caused by batteries, particularly those used…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 290 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Controlling Hidden Hazards 5:47

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Electrical Safety Awareness: Controlling Hidden Hazards Why Electrical Safety Matters Electric power keeps every conveyor, lift truck, and light in your facility moving. Yet the same current that drives production can stop it cold, with injuries, fires, or costly downtime. Electrical safety isn’t a luxury; it’s a fundamental part of an efficient an…

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S6 Ep290: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 290 | Electrical Safety Awareness: Controlling Hidden Hazards 5:46

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Electrical Safety Awareness: Controlling Hidden Hazards Why Electrical Safety Matters Electric power keeps every conveyor, lift truck, and light in your facility moving. Yet the same current that drives production can stop it cold, with injuries, fires, or costly downtime. Electrical safety isn’t a luxury; it’s a fundamental part of an efficient an…

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Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 289 | PPE Employee Buy-In And Accountability 4:48

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PPE Buy-In and Accountability PPE buy-in doesn’t happen by hanging a poster. It grows when every employee feels responsible for slipping on the right gear—every task, every shift. Building that shared accountability keeps injuries down, production steady, and the workday predictable. Today, we’re digging into practical ways to tighten PPE buy-in an…