EHS On Tap is an environmental, health, and safety podcast by BLR. On each episode of EHS On Tap, host Jay Kumar will discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and policy issues with industry experts and the impacts to everyday environmental and safety professionals. EHS On Tap runs the gamut of contemporary environmental issues including water, air, and waste as well as covers a wide variety of safety issues.
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E249: Focusing on Distracted Driving Prevention
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21:11On episode 249 of EHS On Tap, Julia Kite-Laidlaw, Senior Program Manager, National Safety Council’s Road to Zero Coalition, talks about the importance of preventing distracted driving.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E248: The Challenges Involved in Contractor Training
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19:27On episode 248 of EHS On Tap, Chad Frost, Director of QHSE and Audit Services at Avetta, talks about how companies can improve contractor training.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E247: Reducing Carbon Emissions in Life Science Buildings
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19:35On episode 247 of EHS On Tap, Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity and Thrive Buildings, talks about the challenges involved in reducing carbon emissions in life science buildings.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E246: The Impact of NIOSH Cuts on Worker Safety
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21:56On episode 246 of EHS On Tap, Heather Chapman, Head of Safety & Risk Strategy at Soter, talks about the impact of recently announced cuts at NIOSH on worker safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E245: Watching Out for Lone Worker Safety
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11:27On episode 245 of EHS On Tap, Sam Towens, Lone Worker Product Marketing Specialist, EcoOnline, talks about how to keep lone workers safe.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 244 of EHS On Tap, Pamala Bobbitt, Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety & Quality solutions at Ideagen, talks about how companies can make smart decisions about safety technology. This episode is sponsored by Ideagen.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 243 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Thomas Krause talks about his new book If Your Culture Could Talk: A Story About Culture Change.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E242: Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Safety
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15:16On episode 242 of EHS On Tap, Amy Roosa, founder and CEO of The Safety Rack, talks about a new report highlighting the inequities of women’s PPE.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 241 of EHS On Tap, R. Mukund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, talks about how EHS professionals are using AI to improve worker safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E240: Driving Employee Engagement and Enhancing Safety Culture
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28:49On episode 240 of EHS On Tap, Marc Juaire, Principal Solution Expert at VelocityEHS, talks about how organizations can drive employee engagement and improve safety culture. This episode is sponsored by VelocityEHS.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E239: Looking for the Warning Signs of Heat Stress
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32:55On episode 239 of EHS On Tap, Alexander Aranyosi of Epicore Biosystems talks about new technology designed to protect workers from heat stress.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E238: Achieving ESG Goals Throughout the Supply Chain
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18:51On episode 238 of EHS On Tap, Katie Martin, Director of Sustainability at Avetta, talks about how companies can fulfill their ESG obligations throughout their supply chain. This episode is sponsored by Avetta as part of EHS Daily Advisor's Enviro, Social, & Governance Week.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E237: The Importance of Detecting Cannabis Impairment
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20:42On episode 237 of EHS On Tap, Ken Fichtler, founder and CEO of Gaize, talks about using technology to detect cannabis impairment on the job.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E236: Emergency Preparedness for Future Disasters
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26:06On episode 236 of EHS On Tap, Tom Heneghan, manager of Preparedness Education and Youth Preparedness at the American Red Cross, talks about the need for emergency planning in light of recent natural disasters.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 235 of EHS On Tap, Scott Gaddis, vice president, safety and health, at Intelex talks about his new book From Participation to Partnership: A Journey to Safety at the Frontline.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E234: Are You Prepared to Provide First Aid in Emergencies?
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19:28On episode 234 of EHS On Tap, Gunnar Mohlhenrich, Strategic Partner Manager, American Red Cross, talks about how to ensure your business is prepared to provide first aid in emergencies.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E233: Putting the Spotlight on Electrical Safety
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20:59On episode 233 of EHS On Tap, Drew Allen, President and CEO of Grace Technologies, talks about a new study on the most frequent electrical accidents.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E232: Generational Differences in Retail Workplace Safety
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23:35On episode 232 of EHS On Tap, Bailey Whitsitt, Compliance Counsel at Traliant, talks about generational differences in retail workplace safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E231: Construction Safety Trends for 2025
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26:10On episode 231 of EHS On Tap, David Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, talks about construction safety trends for 2025.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 230 of EHS On Tap, Adam Nemer, founder of Simple Mental Health, talks about the importance of improving worker mental health.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E229: What Safety Professionals Can Expect in 2025
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22:42On episode 229 of EHS On Tap, Karen Hamel, regulatory expert and trainer for HalenHardy, talks about what safety professionals can expect for regulatory changes in 2025.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E228: What to Keep in Mind When Planning for 2025
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29:56On episode 228 of EHS On Tap, Langdon Dement, Global EHS Advisor for Evotix, talks about tracking safety performance and planning technology initiatives for 2025. This episode is sponsored by Evotix.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E227: Focusing on Tech and Legislative Solutions to Heat Stress
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22:40On episode 227 of EHS On Tap, Kerry Schimelfenig, Business Development Manager at PIP Americas, talks about advances in heat safety protection and the impact of pending legislation.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E226: Using AI to Make Your Workplace Safer
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21:53On episode 226 of EHS On Tap, Natasha Porter, Chief Customer Officer at Benchmark Gensuite, talks about the impact of AI on workplace safety. This episode is sponsored by Benchmark Gensuite.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E225: How Maturity is Key to Improving Safety Culture
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29:12On episode 225 of EHS On Tap, Scott DeBow, Director of Health & Safety at Avetta, talks about how maturity factors into safety culture. This episode is sponsored by Avetta and presented as part of EHS Daily Advisor's Safety Culture Week.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E224: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness at Work
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25:29On episode 224 of EHS On Tap, Lynn Hennighausen, National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid, talks about the importance of workplace mental health awareness and suicide prevention.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E223: Taking Stock of Heat Safety Regulations
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21:22On episode 223 of EHS On Tap, Daniel Glucksman, Senior Policy Director at the International Safety Equipment Association, talks about the status of heat safety regulations and their impact on worker safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E222: Focusing on Wellness and Reducing Workplace Conflict
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29:35On episode 222 of EHS On Tap, Jill James, Chief Safety Officer, HSI, explains how workers can reduce workplace conflicts by identifying triggers and using techniques to calm themselves down.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E221: The Impact of Drug Use on Workplace Safety
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17:26On episode 221 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Nathan Charlton, an emergency medicine physician at the University of Virginia Health System, talks about the impact of drug use on workplace safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E220: Taking a Proactive Approach to Preventing Dropped Objects
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16:23On episode 220 of EHS On Tap, Cam Mackey, president and CEO of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), discusses the ISEA’s revised dropped objects standard.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E219: How Computer Vision and AI are Changing Workplace Safety
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24:19On episode 219 of EHS On Tap, Vernon O’Donnell, CEO of Voxel, talks about how computer vision and AI are changing workplace safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E218: What Manufacturers Are Saying About Safety
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20:59On episode 218 of EHS On Tap, Eric Whitley, Director of Industrial Transformation at L2L, talks about what manufacturers are saying about safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E217: What Effective Safety Leaders Need to Know
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36:23On episode 217 of EHS On Tap, Dagen Boyd, Director of Business Development, KPA, and Deren Boyd, Senior Vice President of New Markets, KPA, talk about what effective safety leaders need to know. This episode is sponsored by KPA.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E216: Meeting the Challenges Facing Safety Professionals
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21:59On episode 216 of EHS On Tap, Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP, president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), about her goals for the next year and the challenges facing occupational safety. This conversation was recorded at the ASSP’s Safety 2024 conference in Denver.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E215: What the Chevron Deference Could Mean for Workplace Safety
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18:12On episode 215 of EHS On Tap, Dave Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, talks about the workplace safety implications of the Supreme Court’s Chevron deference decision.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E214: Complying with California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law
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25:25On episode 214 of EHS On Tap, Hector Alvarez, president of Alvarez Associates, talks about the impact of California’s new workplace violence prevention law.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E213: Using AI to Improve Workplace Safety
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17:00On episode 213 of EHS On Tap, Gabrielle Connolly, Customer Success Manager at Intenseye, talks about how AI can help improve workplace safety.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E212: Getting the Full Picture of Safety Risks in the Workplace
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16:38On episode 212 of EHS On Tap, Jade Brainard, Senior Director of Product Management at KPA, explains how companies can get a complete picture of and eliminate at-risk behaviors in the workplace.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E211: Focusing on the New Values-Based Safety
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22:04On episode 211 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Terry McSween talks about his new book The New Values-Based Safety: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Your Safety Culture.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E210: The State of Industrial Worker Safety and Well-Being
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19:46On episode 210 of EHS On Tap, Clare Epstein, General Manager of Commercial, Vector Solutions, talks about how industrial workers feel about their safety and well-being.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E209: How Geofencing Technology Can Improve Workplace Safety
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15:33On episode 209 of EHS On Tap, Kenna Carlsen, senior research associate at the National Safety Council, talks about how geofencing technology can help make worksites safer.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E208: Ensuring that Contractors are Qualified
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21:16On episode 208 of EHS On Tap, R. Mukund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, talks about ensuring that contractors are qualified.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E207: Common Misconceptions About Safety Training
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26:58On episode 207 of EHS On Tap, Jill James, Chief Safety Officer at HSI, talks about common misconceptions regarding safety training. This episode is sponsored by HSI as part of Safety Training Week.By EHS Daily Advisor
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On episode 206 of EHS On Tap, Kathy Seabrook, CEO and founder of Global Solutions Inc., talks about how companies can get a better handle on ESG.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E205: Focusing on Sustainability and Chemical Management
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35:36On episode 205 of EHS On Tap, Jerome Marinkovic of Chemwatch talks about the need for sustainability in chemical management. This episode is sponsored by Chemwatch.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E204: The Increased Importance of Safety Professionals
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15:27On episode 204 of EHS On Tap, Jo Pina, vice president of EHS at Verde, talks about the increased importance of safety professionals.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E203: Keeping an Eye on Disturbing Safety Trends
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33:26On episode 203 of EHS On Tap, Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, talks about the recent safety trends that keep him up at night.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E202: Clearing Up the Confusion About Head Protection
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22:39On episode 202 of EHS On Tap, Cam Mackey, president and CEO of the International Safety Equipment Association, and Ray Chishti, Senior EHS Editor with J.J. Keller, talk about clearing up confusion about worker head protection.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E201: Improving Ergonomics with Technology
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25:29On episode 201 of EHS On Tap, Beemal Vasani, head of commercial strategy and business development, Ansell, talks about using technology to improve worker ergonomics.By EHS Daily Advisor
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E200: Integrating EHS Management Systems and Digital Solutions
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24:28On episode 200 of EHS On Tap, Marcel Guevara, Senior Product Manager, Intelex, talks about integrating EHS management systems and digital solutions. This episode is sponsored by Intelex.By EHS Daily Advisor
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