Illusion of Safety

What is ethical behavior? with Rachel Whitman Rotch, PhD

In 2023, BCSP announced they will now require 0.5 points from ethics courses every recertification cycle. This got us thinking... what does it mean to be ethical? Are ethics and morality connected? Can we trust our "gut"?
We are joined by an expert in the field, Rachel Whitman Rotch, PhD. Rotch is a Senior Analyst and Visiting Assistant Professor at Auburn University. She developed the "Ethics and Professional Issues" course for Auburn University's industrial and organizational psychology master's program (which is the program Allison is currently enrolled in). We hope you enjoy this discussion, and leave asking more questions about behaviors, organizational culture, and ethics.
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What can we learn from the prevalence of “accidents”? with Jessie Singer

Jessie Singer is a journalist, keynote speaker, and the author of "There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster -- Who Profits and Who Pays the Price," a Slate, Fortune Magazine, Mother Jones, and The Economist best book of the year. Her writing appears in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Nation, Bloomberg News, New York magazine, The Guardian, and elsewhere. Jessie is an expert in safe systems, injury prevention, harm reduction, and the ongoing rise in "accidental" death.
You can read more of Jessie's work and order her book here: https://jessiesinger.com/
Illusion of Safety is a biweekly podcast, focused on creating a collective of professionals dedicated to bringing passion, community, and fun to the safety industry. Follow us on LinkedIn, subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening! 

Is 2024 an illusion?

A new year celebration episode filled with spice monikers, random questions, and hilarity.
We hope this episode kicks off the new year with some fun. We are grateful to have you as a listener! Subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss the amazing guests we have lined up in 2024.

10 Episodes In: How many ways can we spill the tea?

The Illusion of Safety turns 10 episodes old! Allison, Josh and Gabe look back at how the journey began and the lessons learned along the way. From insightful conversations with incredible guests to delving deep into diverse topics related to safety (and even some that aren’t), each episode has been a step towards building a collective of professionals that strive for greater learning and growth!
Thank you for being part of this wonderful adventure. Here’s to many more episodes filled with inspiration, knowledge and meaningful conversations!
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What is the future of Lab Safety? with Beth Welmaker

Beth Welmaker, Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Nova Southeastern University, joins us for this episode of the Illusion of Safety podcast. We discuss building trust in new work environments, emerging technologies in safety, research safety dynamics, and advice for people considering a career in lab safety and for those interested in leading a professional networking society.
Learn more about CSHEMA: https://www.cshema.org/
Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/beth-welmaker-821b646
Beth's Book Recommendations:
Tom Lake by Ann PatchettThe Servant Leader by Kenneth R. Jennings and John Stahl-WertMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckClear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results by Shane Parrish

Why should we exercise gratitude? with Emily Elrod

Let’s give thanks…for this episode on gratitude! The gang gets some time with Emily Elrod, President and founder of Workzbe. She explains the science behind gratitude and explores how it can affect our productivity, satisfaction with our work and even how we interact with others. From looking at our brain chemistry when we experience gratitude to the increases in productivity and financial benefits that come out from connecting with people, gratitude has a multitude of benefits for individuals and teams. Get those pens and paper ready…you’re going to want to take notes!
To learn more about what Emily is doing with Workzbe, check out their website at www.workzbe.com!

Do I need a personal brand? with Rachel Walla-Housman

Rachel Walla-Housman, CSP, CIH joins us for this episode of the Illusion of Safety. Rachel is the founder of Ally Safety. Ally Safety’s brand is “Safety training made entertaining” and her training videos and toolbox talks have become the marker for exciting safety content in our industry. Rachel shares her wisdom and experience around creating content, building a personal/business brand, and making safety interesting (because it is!).
Links:
Ally Safety: @ally_safety
https://allysafety.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AllySafety
Excavation Safety (with cake!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-6HnDQbE6Q
In case you are also inspired to match your nail polish to your chainsaw chaps: https://intothegloss.com/2014/05/best-neon-nail-polish/
Harvard Business Review articles on personal branding - https://hbr.org/2022/02/whats-the-point-of-a-personal-brand, https://hbr.org/2022/09/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-at-work
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How do Safety Professionals Take a Break?

When you’re a professional that’s always “on call” in your work, how do you find time to take a break?  The Illusion of Safety gang kicks around the topic of taking breaks from work to rest, why it’s important and whether it’s possible to actually do it.
Links:
Adam Grant’s episode about the importance of taking vacations: https://spotify.link/DAjT5SY40Db
You know you want to swim with these majestic creatures on your next vacation: https://www.bahamas.com/experiences/official-home-swimming-pigs

Sports, Tay Tay, and Safety - how do they relate and what can we learn?

Allison, Gabe, and Josh explore how sports fandom can translate to the safety profession:
Let's play a game: Sports Lingo, Taylor Swift lyric, or Safety Topic?What does fandom look life?How do we identify and/or own the safety profession?Moving from "I" to "We"Defining Significance Why we are passionate about building a collective. Share your wins and loses #bethestatuteofliberty Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illusion-of-safety-podcast
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What is Safety Connect?

We talk with Scott Cuthbert and Jamie Young, co-founders of Safeopedia, about our favorite digital safety conference: Safety Connect! From the amazing speaker lineup to the networking to the year-round access, Scott and Jamie talk with us about what attendees can expect at this year’s premier online conference. Secrets about the conference are spilled left and right in our first international episode, so you don’t want to miss this!
Notes and Links:
Want to sign up for Safety Connect? Of course you do! Check out www.safetyconnect2023.com to register, see the full conference agenda, and even see some intro videos from the speakers. We'll see you "there" October 3-5, 2023!
Check out a ton of safety resources from www.safeopedia.com
Huge shoutout to Holly Burgess for being an awesome safety pro, and all around fun person to know! Connect with her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/holly-burgess-csp-ssgb-0235202 to learn more about her work with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).