Mark Harris, CEO of HeroWear, dismantles the myths surrounding exoskeletons and discusses their practical application in today’s workforce. Far from the bulky, motorized suits seen in Hollywood, modern exosuits are lightweight, breathable, and designed to function as artificial back muscles.

In a casual chat, ISHN editors Benita Mehta and Dave Johnson discuss recent articles they have written on mental health topics and careers in skilled trades. 

In this podcast episode, Dave Tibbetts, CSP, Chief Safety Officer of Highwire, discusses the need for the construction industry to focus on Serious Injury and Fatality Potential (SIF-P) events. He says that while the industry has reduced its total recordable incident rate (TRIR) over the last 30 years, fatality rates have remained flat for the past 15-20 years.

Chet Brandon, CSP, is thought leader and senior director of global EHS, operations for Hexion, Inc., a chemical manufacturer of adhesives, coatings and resins. This summer, Chet developed an artificial intelligence digital twin to expand his influence and leadership at Hexion. In effect, he cloned himself. In this podcast we talk with Chet about how he did it, how other EHS pros can do the same, and what AI digital twins mean to the EHS profession.

Peter Vassalo is a nationally recognized authority on OSHA enforcement. Peter recently joined an employment and labor law practice after decades of experience at the U.S. Department of Labor. Peter shares his thoughts on federal safety regulations and the shift to private practice.

Discover how remote monitoring, program visibility, and virtual training are transforming AED readiness and reshaping the future of emergency response.

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Former Amazon Safety VP Heather MacDougall, JD, CSP, talks about executive safety leadership, moving from a reactive to a proactive stance on safety, fostering a shared safety culture, and how to best leverage technology.