Chad Lingerfelt, Director of Training at Werner, talks about the company’s expanding OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down initiative, bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal.

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Scott Woestman, Group Vice President of Public Sector at Sphera, talks about how the company has been working with NASA and the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the DoD, to modernize how they handle hazardous materials.

Industries are facing a couple issues that Simon Goncharenko, Director of HSE at Veriforce, talks about in this podcast episode. We have a surge in fake IDs and fraudulent credentials bypassing site access controls. Another current concern is that we are losing workplace inherited knowledge as a generation of veteran workers retires, leaving a skills gap.

Alex Hempel, Senior Director at ORBIS Corporation, discusses reusable packaging in industrial manufacturing. He says it isn’t just a "green" choice, but a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins.

The manufacturing industry has long struggled with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). As safety professionals look for better ways to reduce risk, motion capture combined with AI has become an option. Kristianne Egbert, B.S., HFE, CPE, is a Senior Corporate Ergonomist at Briotix Health (link to www.briotix.com). She explains this emerging tech and talks about how it’s being used. For the past 25 years, Kristianne has delivered ergonomic solutions across various industries, championing initiatives to enhance workplace conditions. Her passion lies in tackling ergonomic challenges within manufacturing settings.

ISHN editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson talk about the recent news out of Washington, including the resignation of the labor secretary and proposed budget cuts to OSHA and NIOSH. They also discuss the increasing use of AI in manufacturing. Links to articles discussed: 

Motion Capture and AI are Revolutionizing Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation

Matt Matsui of EcoOnline talks about how automating the creation of safety checklists and investigative drafts has improved efficiency. The goal is to use technology as a tool to move beyond simple compliance into visibility and predictability.