Illusion of Safety

Where's the fire? with Holly Burgess, CSP/SSGB

We get to chat with Holly Burgess, Technical Lead for Industrial and Chemical Safety at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) about her journey into the safety profession and what ignites her passion in this field. Get fired up for this wild discussion where we explore Holly's safety career, resources from the NFPA and find out how many puns Josh can cram into one episode.
You can connect with Holly on LinkedIn HERE and be sure to drop her a fire safety pun to add to her collection from this episode!
To learn more about the NFPA, visit www.nfpa.org
To see what Holly's so excited about with NFPA LiNK, click HERE

What is working well for you and your mental health? With Leslee Montgomery

Get ready - we tackle challenging questions and explore mental health, following the conclusion of Mental Health Awareness month in May.
 
Leslee Montgomery is our guest on this episode. She is a professional counselor, wellness and safety specialist, mental health advocate, speaker, and educator working in the construction industry. She is the founder and CEO of Humanology Partners.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Humanology Partners

Safety certifications- worth the hype? with Ben Andrew, Ed.D, CSP

Ben Andrew, Ed.D, CSP joins us for this episode of the Illusion of Safety. Ben began his safety career in the Navy and is currently the Chief of Safety & Emergency Managment at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Ben is also a BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) Ambassador. We discuss the benefits of obtaining BCSP certifications, his career in safety, and his research on transitioning from the miliary to civilian work.
Connect with Dr. Ben Andrew on LinkedIn and subscribe to his weekly newletter, "Sunday Night Reignite".
BCSP: Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Water works, longboards, AND planners?? with Sarah Bogner, CSP

Sarah Bogner, CSP joins us for our 20th episode of the Illusion of Safety! Sarah has 20 years of expereince in the safety profession and currently works as the Manager of Environmental Health & Safety at Contra Costa Water District. She holds a BA in Environmental Studies and a MS in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco.
Sarah shares her "day in the life" working in the water industry, as well as her best recommendations for staying organized.
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How can strengths transform leadership? with Jennifer McNelly, CAE

Jennifer McNelly, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) joins us for this episode of the Illusion of Safety podcast.
Jennifer is a CEO with a bias toward action. She is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Jennifer explains Clifton StrengthsFinder and highlights the power of building strengths in partnership/community.
Gallup CliftonStrengths
American Society of Safety Professionals

How is technology impacting safety today? with Ren Lu You

Our guest on this episode of the Illusion of Safety is Ren Lu You. Ren is the CEO of Frontline Data Solutions, which makes software tools for health and safety professionals. His company works with small startup operations all the way up to large multi-nationals in oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and other heavy industries.
Free EHS Templates from Frontline
This episode is sponsored by Frontline Data Solutions. Frontline Data Solutions started in 1999, with the goal to make health and safety professionals' jobs easier. They create recordkeeping tools for tasks like incident management, contractor onboarding, training programs, and equipment monitoring.

Are we communicating effectively? with Hazel Meda

We kick off this episode with a communication game, then are joined by our guest, Hazel Meda. Hazel Meda is the Internal Communications Manager at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. She shares her top guidelines to ensure your communications are strategic, effective, and efficient.
Hazel's framework for communication: ASSET - audience centered, simple, short, engaging, and tidy.
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Why does women’s workwear rock? with Alexis Armstrong

Y'all. This episode is a party.
We are joined by Alexis Armstrong, founder of Peggy Workwear and the Smoko Podcast. Alexis is a STEAM and Trades advocate, a geologist, and participated in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) aboard the deep-sea drill ship, the Joides Resolution.
Peggy Workwear
@peggyworkwear on Instagram
IODP Joides Resolution
The Smoko Podcast
The Smoko Podcast on YouTube
 Learn more about Alexis’ favorite rock: Ooid
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Is caring controversial? with Rosa Antonia Carrillo

This week, we are joined by Rosa Antonia Carrillo, MSOD. She is the President of Carrillo and Associates, Inc, a consulting firm focused on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and team development. Rosa has over 25 years of experience transforming safety cultures. She is a widely published author and inspirational leader. We hope you enjoy this thoughtful, care-focused conversation about the current landscape of the safety profession.
OHS Voices from the Resistance - Order Here!
Rosa's Author Bookshelf - Amazon
Carrillo & Associates, Inc. 
Sam Goodman's Book: 10 Ideas to Make Safety Suck Less
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How can an engineering perspective impact safety? with Matthew Herron

Matthew Herron, MS, PE, CSP, CPE joins us for a conversation on engineering and safety. Matt is currently the Lead Safety Engineer at Southwest Research Institute, a BCSP Ambassador, and the ASSP Region III Vice President.
We discuss how an engineering mindset emphasizes prevention through design. Matt also gives advice on how to communicate with all levels of an organization and how to find mentorship for new safety professionals.
February 18-24, 2024 is Engineers Week, with this year's theme being, "Welcome to the Future" - we think this episode is a perfect introduction to kick off Engineers Week and to encourage others to consider STEM fields!
Engineers Week | National Society of Professional Engineers (nspe.org)
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Offer: 1 Free Engineering Practice Specialty ($20 value) and for those new to ASSP, the $25 App Fee is waived ($45 total value). Dates Valid: February 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Article that Matt mentions during the episode: "Keeping Employees Alive and Well" by Farman A. Moayed