Abby Ferri

Today’s Safety News is based on a request from the VPPPA Network of Women (NOW) to discuss how I’ve improved my public speaking. Check out the VPPPA NOW group on Facebook and learn more about the VPPPA at www.vpppa.org

I’m still thinking about last week’s Safety Justice League episodes on Snake Plissken and with guest Sharon Lipinski of Habit Mastery Consulting.

This Friday’s new SJL episode is with Risk Talk founders David Press and Stuart Farquharson. Their app is unique yet it makes you wonder how it’s not widely adopted yet!

Catch up on all episodes on your favorite podcast platform or stream direct at www.safetyjusticeleague.net

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Mentioned in this week’s news:

AIHA 5 on the Frontline

Rich Schimenek (or follow him @coachschimenek on Instagram)

The Hero’s Journey

BLR Webinar: Safety in Lean Times – Doing More With Less

Sales: Trusted Advisor

Construction Safety Week

Safety Connect

Safety Justice League podcast news

Last week’s episode with Barbie the Welder is still firing people up with some “eff you fuel.” This week’s episode will bring a different vibe, and just as valuable! We’ve got Sharon Lipinski on the show with tips on habits and some breathing techniques you can try right along with us. Woosah…

Catch up on all episodes on your favorite podcast platform or stream direct at www.safetyjusticeleague.net

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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This week’s news is for my friends and colleagues who are job hunting. Here’s the links I mentioned in the news today:

Red Wing’s #LaborDayOn

My Safety Consultant’s Toolkit

Yellowbird, use code SJL 2020 if you’re a company looking for safety pros. Mention Safety Justice League if you’re signing on as a “pro” – make sure to listen to the Safety Justice League interview with Yellowbird CEO Michael Zalle posted a couple of months ago!

Bonus content:

Networking for Introverts – Originally appeared in the ASSP’s PSJ, by Dr. Jaime Ingalls

Building an Organic Network a.k.a. Networking when you don’t “need” it, written by me, originally posted in the ASSP’s PSJ

Safety Justice League podcast news:

Last week’s episode with Subena Colligan was just the amount of zen I needed during a week away from the Safety News!

This week’s episode is our interview with Barbie the Welder!! It drops on Friday, not for sensitive ears, like for real – a LOT of f bombs as we spoke with Barbie while she was in her workshop.

Find these episodes and more on your favorite podcast listening service. I like Spotify, but maybe you like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, I Heart Radio, or something else! You can also stream direct at our website, www.safetyjusticeleague.net

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Here’s the Duke study and three articles mentioned in today’s news, in order of arrival on the scene last week – COVID news travels fast!

ENR article – typical commentary on Duke study

Duke University face mask study

Ergodyne: Safety Leaders Respond to Duke University Project on Face Mask Efficacy

Duke study author follow-up

Update as of 6:25pm CST 8/17/2020: Save the Gaiters!

Find the Safety Justice League podcast streaming at our site or anywhere you usually listen to podcasts!

This week’s new episodes include guests Rosa Carillo and Jesse Iwuji!

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The SJL has a lot planned for this week, Safe + Sound Week. Find my LinkedIn for more information on the SAFE2SAVE challenge for distracted driving and other ideas for this week.

If you make a splash with safety this week, get on the news! Here’s an oldie but goodie blog post on how to get your organization’s safety efforts in your local media.

The SJL is proud to have the ability to give back! 15% of sales from our TR4D1NG P05T go towards a charity of our choice. Recently, it was the International Justice Mission, our new charity pick is the Fire Department Coffee Foundation. Check out the organizations and go shopping to support them!

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Check out more info at OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week landing page, hover over MN to see the Safety Justice League entry! Let us know your Safe + Sound Week plans on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Links mentioned in the news:

Two Phoenix Construction Workers Killed in Trench Collapse

Excavation Fatalities Tracker

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Mental Health Resources:

Prevent Construction Suicide

Mental Health First Aid

News Music:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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With COVID forcing organizations and individuals to scramble to be relevant in the virtual world, many rushed into apps and software that wasn’t the right fit. I revisited my “app or crap?” evaluation method for this week’s news, also, learn how to provide a review for the Safety Justice League podcasts here.

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Today’s safety news is a COVID remix… we’ve been saying the same stuff for over 3 months, but it’s not being “heard.” You’ve got to say it a different way! OSHA has a nice FAQ page, and CDC has some amazing industry-specific info. What do you notice about the two sources? They’re text only! It is your responsibility as the safety pro to take this info and make it “yours” as in for your workers… Use photos, video, and props to make the information come alive. This is advice you should heed for any other type of training, but this week’s news is on conveying COVID info in a better way to your workforce. Have a safe week!

Music track information:

“Dream Catcher” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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