Dangerous Jobs Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell
By True Safety
Dangerous Jobs Podcast with Apolonia RockwellMay 07, 2021
How Tree Climbing Work & Cybersecurity Inform Safety Strategies, w/ Andrew Boyd
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Andrew Boyd, a former cybersecurity consultant who ditched his desk job, strapped on a helmet and a harness, and found a more fulfilling career in the trees.
What can safety professionals learn from a man who prunes trees, chops down trees, removes deadwood and trees, and grinds tree stumps? A lot, apparently! Listen to this episode to find out!
Today’s topics include:
* Andrew started in software engineering but found the desk job isolating, leading him to explore tree climbing as a way to combine problem-solving and physical activity.
*Andrew’s transition from a desk job to tree work, and how his analytical mindset has helped him in this new field.
* How many tree workers lack proper training and safety practices, leading to injuries and bad habits.
How Andrew started his own business to prioritize safety and best practices, despite potential slower work rates.
* Stories of unethical company cultures and near-incidents, highlighting the importance of setting one's own rules and regulations.
* Andrew recounts a dangerous tree climbing experience with a colleague who made multiple mistakes, including not tying the rope properly and not paying attention.
* The importance of building confidence and comfort level in a safe manner, while also respecting individual boundaries and not pushing people to do something they're uncomfortable with, even if it's not a safety issue.
* Safety protocols and leadership in a tree service industry, including how layered safety measures, such as wearing chaps, are important for preventing accidents.
* How leaders set the tone for their organization's culture by their actions and behaviors.
* If leadership doesn’t prioritize safety standards, it may be a sign that the company doesn't truly care about its workers.
* The importance of standing up for safety and leading by example, even if it means pausing a project or speaking up when someone is not following safety protocols.
Thanks so much to Andrew Boyd for being a guest!
Check out Andrew’s business: Southern Pines Tree Service: https://www.southernpinestreeservice.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@apoloniarockwell7484
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices
* X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3M0N0Ip
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oES0BlrhFqsVdBgmAbOhp
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Bridging the Gap Between Safety, Growth, and Time Management
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Gary Bonnett, a Motivational Speaker and the Principal Consultant at G2 Safety Solutions. With over 30 years of safety experience, Gary dedicates his days to helping leaders and organizations take their culture and safety performance to the next level. He’s here to share the key to understanding frontline workers and creating a safe work environment without sacrificing the needs of the business.
Today’s topics include:
* Providing a roadmap for blue-collar workers to advance beyond their positions
* The hardships that come from trying to do more with less
* Three pivotal steps to understanding a frontline worker
* Bringing in new systems to create accountability
* Learning how to combat complacency
Thanks so much to Gary Bonnett for being a guest!
Connect with Gary:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bonnett-4901818/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Making It Safe for Employees to Fail with Tyler Traweek
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Tyler Traweek, the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager at Conco Services LLC. Tyler is passionate about the mental and psychological side of safety and creating a safety culture that protects workers' bodies and minds. He wants to eliminate the blame of human error and encourage safety professionals to look at their systems and how they can account for the inevitable mistakes humans make.
Today’s topics include:
* How standards for safety culture have changed over time
* Why human error isn’t the root cause of accidents
* Fixing the system instead of blaming the employee
* Building relationships and gaining trust as a safety professional
* Being a leader that can adapt
* How safety culture is what your employees do when you’re not there
Thanks so much to Tyler Traweek for being a guest!
Connect with Tyler:
Website: https://conco.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-traweek-asp-a5a07b99/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Lead With Understanding: How to Connect With Your Workers on a Deeper Level with Daniel Yates
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Daniel Yates, who owns his own video production and media company dedicated to blue-collar workers- especially in construction. He is passionate about highlighting the experience of the blue-collar worker, and making them feel seen, valued, and heard.
Today’s topics include:
* Making sure safety professionals truly understand who they’re serving
* The brotherhood and connection between blue-collar workers
* What an outsider can learn from being on a job site
* The biggest pain points of career paths in construction
* Not just building, but developing
* How the treatment of employees affects the company as a whole
* Mental health stigmas in the construction workplace
* So much more!
Thanks so much to Daniel Yates for being a guest!
Connect with Daniel:
Website: mediaonedge.com/construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljyates/
Instagram: instagram.com/bluecollarbrands
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCIt8z50i_h45hU5WOWueZxA
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Firm, Fair, and Consistent: How to Build a Successful Safety Culture
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Russ Kane, the fire chief of True Safety’s local Galeton Fire Protection District who also happens to have a background in safety management. Russ is passionate about advocating for employees and working with them to build up trust and create a successful safety culture.
Today’s topics include:
* How Russ sees safety is his day-to-day life
* Learning about safety from past generations of workers
* Having a practical perspective on safety
* Understanding how to keep employees safe by working in their shoes
* Why respect goes a long way when enforcing tough safety programs
* Russ’s advice on building a successful safety culture in a dangerous industry
Thanks so much to Russ Kane for being a guest!
Connect with Russ:
Website: https://galetonfireprotectiondistrict.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-kane-msc-cfo-cwms-a733596/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Importance of Mental Health in Company Cultures
In this first episode under the new name, Dangerous Jobs, Apolonia is joined by Rory Mele, a field safety professional and the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at BHI who is especially passionate about suicide prevention and mental health in the workplace.
Today’s topics include:
* How the holiday season can bring a sense of sadness and bring down mental health for some
* Why working in health and safety is very personal
* Creating healthy and safe company cultures and supporting the total health of workers
* Building a resilient workforce in the face of high suicide rates
* Programs and policies Rory is a part of to keep his workplaces safe
Thanks so much to Rory Mele for being a guest!
Connect with Rory:
Website: https://www.bhico.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorymele/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Preventative Safety Programs All Employers Should Be Using w/ Chris Cameron of Makovicka PT
In this episode, Apolonia is once again joined by Chris Cameron, the Director of the Occupational Health Program at Makovicka Physical Therapy, to continue their conversation on preventative safety measures. Today’s topics include:
* Recent stories of workplace incidents and what went wrong
* How employers can be more proactive with preventative safety measures
* The effectiveness of a pre-shift stretch program
* How pre-screening your employees can identify possible injuries before they happen
* Why listening to your employees and giving them validation helps with the recovery process
Thanks so much to Chris Cameron for being a guest!
Connect with Chris:
Email: chris@makovickapt.com
Website: https://makovickapt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cameron-155776196
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Getting Proactive with Preventative Safety Measures w/ Chris Cameron of Makovicka PT
In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Chris Cameron, the Director of the Occupational Health Program at Makovicka Physical Therapy, for a conversation on:
* The tragedy and collateral damage that comes with workplace accidents
* How companies can be proactive about preventing injuries
* Makovicka’s screening process in evaluating injury trends and creating early injury intervention plans
* Listening to employee’s concerns and getting them better prepared before an injury even happens
* Staying with companies and their employees every step of the way to ensure the best safety outcomes each year
Thanks so much to Chris Cameron for being a guest!
Connect with Chris:
Email: chris@makovickapt.com
Website: https://makovickapt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cameron-155776196
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
An Interview w/ Dr. Jay Allen on Safety FM
In this week’s episode, we’re switching things up to bring you a recent interview that Apolonia did with fellow safety podcaster, Dr. Jay Allen on Safety FM. Listen in for a new perspective on Apolonia’s journey into the safety industry, and get more insight into the state of the industry today.
Check out Jay Allen and Safety FM:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjayallen/
Website: https://safetyfm.com/
The Jay Allen Show: https://jayallenshow.com/episodes
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
A Look at Paul Henczel’s Journey from Tradegy to Triumph with a Workplace Accident
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Paul Henczel, a TEDx speaker and author of Crushed Alive, where he tells the tragic story of a horrific workplace accident that he barely escaped with his life. Paul didn’t let this accident stop him, and instead took his story to the world to inspire and motivate others to change the way they think about and practice safety.
You’ll get to hear a little bit of Paul’s story today as well as a great conversation on how to recover from a workplace accident and how safety professionals need to pay attention to and learn from these stories to create a better environment for all of their workers.
Connect with Paul and read Crushed Alive:
Podcast and Book: https://www.inspiredinfluencers.com/podcasts/the-inspiring-show-podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phenczel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulhenczel/?hl=en
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Exciting Updates with True Safety: The Launch of a New CDL School
On this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about some exciting new things happening with True Safety, and why they are important to the safety industry right now. One of the newest True Safety projects has been opening a brand new Commercial Driver’s License school for operators in the Northern Colorado area. Listen in for details on the new school and other great contributions True Safety is making to the safety industry.
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Learning to Lead in a Male-Dominated Industry
On this week’s episode, Apolonia dives into a topic that is present every day in her life and career as a safety professional. As a woman and as a minority leading a safety company in a historically male-dominated industry, she understands that they are challenges she has to face, but she also doesn’t see them as a disadvantage and always lets her uniqueness work for her.
There are so many women who are doing amazing things in the world of safety, and as more and more women join the field, it is important to have conversations like this to understand how capable they are and how much they can bring to this ever-changing industry. .
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Creating a Safety Culture from Scratch w/ Shain Abdoelrahman
In this episode, Apolonia talks with Shain Abdoelrahman, CEO and co-owner of Heavy Construction Academy, in Suriname (which is a country on the north coast of South America).
Apolonia and Shain explore:
* How as a young girl Shain grew up around heavy construction equipment
* How safety regulations weren’t enforced much in Suriname when Shain started working in safety, and she had to create her own safety procedures and training from scratch.
* The challenge of teaching people safety.
* Changing the mindset of workers around safety.
* How safety leaders need to have one-to-one conversations with people about safety incidents.
* Researching how people behave, and how their behavior impacts safety.
Thanks so much to Shain Abdoelrahman for being a guest! Be sure to connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shain-abdoelrahman-21620527/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Why Safety Is More Than Just Common Sense, w/ Justin Ganschow of Caterpillar
In this episode, Apolonia talks with Justin Ganschow from Caterpillar Safety Services about:
* Justin’s story from growing up working on a farm to entering the safety industry.
* How safety evaluations are done.
* How to improve the safety score of your company.
* Why good safety leaders listen to their frontline team.
* Measuring safety on a personal and group level.
* Workplace culture and its impact on safety.
* Having a real passion for safety.
Thanks so much to Justin Ganschow for being a guest!
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Building a Culture of Trust in the Workplace w/ Gary Bonnett
This week on the True Safety Podcast, Gary Bonnett, a safety professional at Safety Culture with over 20 years of experience, joins Apolonia for a great conversation on:
* Gary’s journey into the safety industry
* Why people go into safety
* Building trust and understanding in the workplace
* Safety Culture and what it offers
* What safety looks like for Gary today
Thanks so much to Gary Bonnett for being a guest!
Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bonnett-4901818/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Branding Your Safety Company & Creating Cool Safety Videos, w/ Rachel Walla
Rachel Walla, a Safety and Industrial Hygiene Consultant with Ally Safety, comes back onto the show to talk with Apolonia.
In this episode, Rachel and Apolonia explore:
* How women in the safety industry are often overqualified, yet we still feel we have to prove ourselves to our colleagues (who happen to be mostly men).
* Rachel’s plans to film more safety videos, including ones where she tests (and destroys!) personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Rachel’s memories about filming her first (and now embarrassing) safety video, and then not filming her second video until three years later.
* Branding your safety company, and how Rachel went through a few different names before committing to calling her company Ally Safety.
* Why Rachel named her company Ally Safety: “Because I wanted us to be your ally in workplace safety.”
* There’s no clear path to ensure that your safety career is successful. It takes a lot of trial and effort, plus a ton of heart and soul.
Follow Rachel Walla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-walla-csp-cih-80957163/
Learn more about Ally Safety: https://allysafety.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Leading with Empathy and a Passion for People w/ Claire V Beich
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Claire V. Beich, a seasoned safety professional who recently started her own business in safety consulting. She is dedicated to providing customized advice and assistance to raise the standards for a healthy and safe work environment at every company she works with.
Together, Apolonia and Claire get into Claire’s journey into the safety industry, her experience as a woman in safety, her unique take on safety, and her unwavering passion for people that drives her to be an incredible leader.
Follow Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebeich/
Learn more about Ascend Consulting Environmental Health & Safety: https://ascendconsultehs.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Right Way to Organize Your Approach to Safety w/ Michael Kleinpeter
On this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Michael Kleinpeter, a Safety Director with over 20 years of experience and the author of The Right Way. In his book, Michael breaks down his theories and beliefs on safety and details the establishment of roles and responsibilities for safety in an organization. The methods described in The Right Way have been successfully introduced into multiple organizations, and more companies are still reaching out to Michael to have them implemented in their own safety teams.
Together, Apolonia and Michael talk about his unique perspective on safety, and they discuss everything from The Right Way safety methods to personal safety stories from being on the job. Listen in for an eye-opening conversation on how we approach safety and the roles and responsibilities that need to be fulfilled in order to maintain a safe workplace for everyone!
Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kleinpeter-meng-chst-cusp-author-the-right-way-6a17971a/
Learn more about The Right Way: https://advancedsafetymanagement.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
What Makes an Effective and Successful Safety Leader w/ Kim Williams
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Kim Williams. Kim is the Vice President of EH&S at Ovintiv, a leading North American energy producer.
Together, Apolonia and Kim dive into Kim’s journey to leadership in the safety field, the values and practices that make a good safety leader, and the roles that everyone in the company plays in safety.
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world-class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Chemical Safety & Regulation to Keep Workers & the Environment Safe
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by a very special guest, Lisa Hallsworth. Lisa is the CEO and Chief Vision Officer at Rillea Technologies and was named one of the top women in safety in 2021. At Rillea Technologies, Lisa pursues her vision of enabling people and the planet to prosper by enjoying the benefits of chemicals while avoiding harm to workers and the environment.
Together, Apolonia and Lisa discuss chemical safety and why chemicals need to be monitored and regulated, as well as company cultures and the importance of physical and psychological safety for all employees.
Learn more about Lisa and Rillea Technologies: https://rilleatechnologies.com/rilleas-team/
Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahallsworth/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world-class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Women in Construction & Unique Perspectives on Safety w/ Rachel Walla
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Rachel Walla, a Safety and Industrial Hygiene Consultant with Ally Safety. Rachel’s mission is to create innovative, engaging solutions for businesses through consulting, custom safety videos, and materials that interest employees and make safety accessible. She believes that fostering a healthy and safe workplace is the key to any business’s growth and stability.
Together, Apolonia and Rachel dive into Rachel’s journey to working in health and safety, being a woman working in the male-dominated fields of construction and engineering, and sharing her unique perspectives on safety.
Follow Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-walla-csp-cih-80957163/
Learn more about Ally Safety: https://allysafety.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
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* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Human Element in Safety
In this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about the human element of safety.
Topics that Apolonia and Seth discuss in this episode:
* Why safety is more than just the right training
* How safety managers can have a stronger and more authentic relationship with their workers
* Why it’s necessary to put a more human and caring element into safety vs the “rough and tough” reputation field workers have
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Accident That Changed My Life - Believe in Safety w/ Brandon Schroeder
On this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Brandon Schroeder, an electrician with over 20 years of experience. August 24, 2011 was just another day on the job – until Brandon experienced an arc flash explosion that should’ve killed him. Brandon’s mission is to tell the story of that survival and the sheer grit behind his recovery so others can learn from his mistakes.
Together we dive into Brandon’s life changing workplace accident, the mistakes that led to it and how that accident has led into his career as a safety professional and speaker.
Connect with Brandon:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-schroeder-84434b72/
* Website: https://believeinsafety.com/
* Contact: brandon@believeinsafety.com
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Relationship Factor in Safety with Rosa Carrillo
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Rosa Carrillo of Carrillo and Associates Safety Leadership Consulting. Rosa is the author of The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership, whose core message is that full employee engagement is built through relationship building.
Topics that Apolonia and Rosa discuss in this episode:
* Rosa’s safety experience
* Her book, The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership
* The psychology of safety
* Everyone has a sense of belonging, how are we rewarding team members
* Our brains recognize threats the same way as exclusion
* Expect the best out of your team, it starts with leadership developing relationships
* Creating a safe space for your team
Connect with Rosa:
* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosaantoniacarrillo/
* Website - https://carrilloconsultants.com/
* Buy her book: http://bit.ly/Rosa-book
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Ending the Safety Cop Stigma
In this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about why the safety cop sigma has to stop.
Topics that Apolonia and Seth discuss in this episode:
* How the safety cop stigma relates to safety managers, workers, leaders, and executives
* How to stop being a safety cop
* Ask questions first
* How to change the perception of safety managers
* Employees and workers
* Executives and team leaders
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
How to Establish Safety Culture
This last week, an article was put out by Canadian publication, Canadian Occupational Safety. The article titled, “How To Establish a Culture of Safety in the Workplace,” lists seven steps to ensure your organization is enforcing best practices. In this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth dive in to each of the seven steps and why you should be paying attention.
Topics that Apolonia and Seth discuss in this episode:
* Why is safety culture important?
* Safety Culture vs Company Culture
* 7 Steps to Build Safety Culture
* Define responsibilities
* Open communication systems
* Have an organizational vision for safety
* Provide training
* Lead by example
* Have a positive reporting process
* Involve employees
Read the Article from Canadian Occupational Safety here: https://bit.ly/3BKm0Gu
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
* Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts.
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify.
* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
* Podfollow: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-PodFollow.
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Simple Safety with Dave Ferro, owner of Dave Ferro Safety Ltd.
On this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Dave Ferro, owner of an Edmonton-based occupational health and safety firm, offering consulting and safety training services both internationally and across Western Canada.
Topics that Apolonia and Dave discuss in this episode:
* How Dave got started in safety
* Dave’s background in EMS
*How that has affected his perspective on safety
* How Dave has lasted over 20 years in the safety industry
* Challenges he’s faced
* The things he loves about safety
* Advice for those starting out in the industry
* How to handle pushback
And so much more!
To connect with Dave further:
* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrferro/
* Website - https://dfsafety.ca/
* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DFSafety/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Who Can Train? Trainer Qualifications and Red Flags with Drew Hinton, CEO and Founder of Arrow Safety, and Stacey Godbold of the Safety Pro Round Table Podcast
On this week’s episode, Apolonia joins Drew Hinton, President and CEO of Arrow Safety, on the Safety Pro Round Table podcast with host Stacey Godbold to talk about trainer qualifications and the red flags of safety training.
Topics that Apolonia, Drew and Stacey discuss in this episode:
* Apolonia’s being selected as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30, and Drew’s accomplishment in pursuing his PhD
* Does training format matter?
- In terms of virtual vs in-person training, do qualifications matter?
* How do I know my safety trainer is legit?
* The questions you should be asking your safety trainer beforehand
- Are they asking ME the right questions about my company?
To find an OSHA qualified trainer, visit: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/find-a-trainer
To connect with Drew and Arrow Safety further:
* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-hinton/
* Website - https://arrowsafetyus.com/
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/arrowsafetyllc
To connect with Stacey, Sospes and The Safety Pro Round Table Podcast: http://www.podpage.com/the-safety-pro-round-table-with-stacey-godbold-a-podcast-for-safety-profession
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
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True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Past, Present and Future of Safety Training with Drew Hinton, President and CEO of Arrow Safety Pt. 2
On this week’s episode, Apolonia and Drew Hinton, President and CEO of Arrow Safety, continue part two of their discussion, diving into the future of safety training.
Topics that Apolonia and Drew discuss in this episode:
* How the pandemic affected safety training
- How training has changed over the last few years
* The growing popularity of behavior-based training
- Soft skills like leadership
- Critical thinking
* The future of safety training
- The kinds of classes that should be included in safety training
- Stress management
- Mental Health
To connect with Drew and Arrow Safety further:
* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-hinton/
* Website - https://arrowsafetyus.com/
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/arrowsafetyllc
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Past, Present and Future of Safety Training with Drew Hinton, President and CEO of Arrow Safety Pt. 1
In this week’s episode, Apolonia is joined by Drew Hinton in part one of their discussion on all things safety training past, present, and future.
Topics that Apolonia and Drew discuss in this episode:
* Drew’s background and how he got started in the prevention side of safety
* The importance of building a relationship with your local fire department
- Incorporating the fire department in training
- Notifying them of what hazards are on site
* Drew’s philosophy around training
- His favorite classes to teach
* The future of safety training
To connect with Drew and Arrow Safety further:
* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-hinton/
* Website - https://arrowsafetyus.com/
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/arrowsafetyllc
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Top 10 EHS Trends of 2021
On this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth are talking about EHS Today’s article on the top 10 EHS trends of 2021, how these trends impacted the safety industry and which will continue to affect the industry.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Top 10 EHS trends of 2021 like:
*Change in OSHA regulations as a result of the pandemic
*Health awareness, both physical and mental
*Remote communications
*The post-pandemic workplace
* Which trends are probably going to continue to impact safety industry over the next year or years
EHS Today’s Top 10 EHS Trends of 2021: http://bit.ly/top-10-trends
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Stress and Mental Health: The Unseen Hazards in Workplace Safety
As we enter into year three of the pandemic, mental health is becoming more of a safety risk. Trauma fatigue is real and we’re all feeling it. But it’s a subject that isn’t really talked about in terms of workplace safety. On this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth are talking about stress in the workplace and putting more of an emphasis on mental health in safety programs.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Why it is needed to talk about stress and mental health
- There can be a “figure it out on your own” mentality
- Why does it need to be addressed from a corporate level?
* Healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms
* Stress as an unseen hazard
- The repercussions of not addressing mental health as a hazard
To see Apolonia’s feature profile, visit https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/education
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Safety
As we are entering into a new year, you may be thinking about starting or revamping your safety program. Should you do safety in-house? Should you fully outsource it? Should you do a hybrid of both? In this week’s episode, Apolonia and Seth are talking about the pros and cons of outsourcing safety.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Should you do safety in-house? Should you outsource? Should you do a hybrid of both?
- Outsource what you can, so you as a safety professional can do what only you can do
* The pro’s and con’s to outsourcing safety
- Programs are able to stay consistent
* Who it’s for and who it’s not
- Outsourcing safety won’t work if the company isn’t fully on board
To see Apolonia’s feature profile, visit https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/education
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Lessons in Safety from 2021
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth take an episode and look back on the last year and discuss what they learned in the safety industry in 2021.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Some things that we didn't think would stick around that did
- Role of technology
* A reflection on what's changed in the industry over the last year
* Key lessons we feel like we've learned or seen in the safety industry over the last 12 months
- Communication
- Transparency
- Vulnerability
To see Apolonia’s feature profile, visit https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/education
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
We Got On The Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 List! | Apolonia Rockwell On Why It Is Significant
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about Apolonia being featured as one of the top 30 voices under 30 in education by Forbes.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Apolonia’s background and the things that led her to the safety industry
* The challenges she’s overcome and lessons she’s learned along the way
* What it means to be honored by Forbes 30 under 30
To see Apolonia’s feature profile, visit https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/education
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Future of Safety: Collaborative Partnerships, with Tom Carson of Sospes
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth are joined by Tom Carson of Sospes to talk about a really important partnership in the safety industry, what's happening in safety right now and why it is important that we are collaborating together to solve problems.
Topics that Seth, Apolonia Tom discuss in this episode:
* Announce a new collaborative partnership between True Safety and Sospes
* How the Covid-19 pandemic affected the Safety Industry
- The shifts/changes that will be beneficial to the industry in the long run
* Deep dive into Sospes and True Safety
- what each is doing to help safety professionals around the country
Thanks so much to Thomas Carson for being a guest!
Learn more about Thomas Carson and Sospes at https://sospes.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Safety Meetings: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth discuss all things safety meetings.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Bad safety meeting experiences, and the adjustments needed to make them better
- You don’t have to be the subject matter expert
- Create engagement by utilizing discussion between employees
* Switch from “do-er” to “facilitator/coordinator”
* The winning meeting formula
- Break up meetings into 5-7min segments so people can learn from each other and you aren’t talking at people the entire meeting
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
How to be an Effective Leader in Safety with Patrick Burke
In this episode, Apolonia and Patrick discuss safety culture and being a more effective leader in the safety industry.
Topics that Patrick and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Patrick’s close to 20 years in the safety industry
* How do I keep my workforce engaged?
- Highly communicative team
- Leaders ask for input and feedback
- Employees feel heard and seen, creating an overall culture
* Safety culture needs to come from the bottom up, boots on the ground
* To make an impact at your company
- Be humble
- Be your brother’s keeper
- Seek to understand
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Basics of Safety Culture with George Dovolis
In this episode, Apolonia and George talk about building businesses and teams that are centered around taking care of their people.
Topics that George and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* George’s experience as an industry expert
- His advice for building safety culture
* When people don’t feel respected or recognized, that’s when overall morale goes down and companies are more accident prone
* OSHA basics aren’t enough, there needs to be a focus on unseen hazards like mental health
- Stress, fatigue, anxiety, sleep deprivation
To connect with George further:
https://www.facebook.com/george.dovolis
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Safety and the Business of Communication
In this episode, Apolonia and Carlos talk about how building relationships should be a priority for safety professionals
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* The importance of good communication
- Bring the energy and passion to keep people engaged and connect with people on their level
* Bringing connection out into the field
- How to get “buy-in” from those out in the field
- The value of being genuine - let people know your intention
To connect with Carlos further, you can contact him at:
+1 (970) 939-4750
carlos@truesafetyservices.com
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Business of Safety
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about why investing in safety makes sense.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Safety can be expensive, what can you expect to spend while building a safety program?
- Training, safety meetings, safety management software
* What type of costs come with a safety incident?
- Direct costs like medical bills, insurance premiums, paid time off, hiring, loss of clients
- Indirect costs like reputation
* How to better communicate to your company the importance of spending money on safety
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
Subscribe to the podcast:
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
A Safe and Healthy Work Environment is a Human Right
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth talk about a healthy, safe work environment being a human right.
Topics that Seth and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* The United Nations Human Rights Council determined that having a healthy work environment is officially a human right
* Tips if you are concerned about safety in your work environment
- Bringing up concerns to your supervisor/employer
- Contacting OSHA
* Employer responsibility
* Having the right to a safe and healthy work environment doesn’t take away the risks, it ensures the right to protection from the risks
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
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True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Mind. Body. Safety. with Bec Corvin of ProTect-All Solutions (Pt. 2)
In this episode, Apolonia again talks with Bec Corvin, who is responsible for Safety and Leadership Development at ProTect-All Solutions. A safety and leadership company that specializes in building relationships and reducing risk through strategically developing an organization’s culture, ProTect-All Solutions has locations in Houston and Pittsburgh.
To learn more about the work Bec Corvin is doing, visit https://www.mindbodysafety.org
Topics that Bec and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* The need to further the conversation on “unseen hazards” like anger, stress and solutions to those hazards
* The early stages of companies investing in employee services like counseling, and the future of safety programs
* Tips for implementing mental health programs, uniting safety culture with workplace culture
* Normalizing proving counseling for workers as a part of safety and risk management
Thanks so much to Bec Corvin for being a guest!
Connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bec-corvin-31650683. Learn more about ProTect-All Solutions: https://protectall-usa.com.
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
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True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Mental Health in the Workplace
In this episode, Apolonia again talks with Thomas Carson, President of Sospes.
Topics that Tom and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* Mental Health in the workplace and how it relates to recognized hazards
* The role of safety software when dealing with incidents, not just with physical hazards but also with mental health/stress hazards
* How safety software can bring connection to a team in a world of zoom meetings and build trust within a company
Thanks so much to Thomas Carson for being a guest!
Learn more about Thomas Carson and Sospes at https://sospes.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Why Hiring the Right Person is Critical to Safety Culture
Hiring has been challenging in this last year, whether because of Covid or just being in a volatile industry. As contracts ebb and flow, so does employment. But having the right team members in place is absolutely critical.
In this episode, Apolonia and Seth discuss:
* The importance of hiring the right people for the job, how that relates to safety culture
* Whether to hire for skill or culture fit
* Tips for those hiring in the safety industry
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
How EHS Software Can Build Better Safety Culture
In this episode, Apolonia talks with Thomas Carson of SOSPES, about how EHS software can best be utilized to organize and document tangible data within safety programs. As well as the importance of marrying organizational procedures and safety culture.
In this episode, Thomas Carson and Apolonia discuss:
* EHS software dashboards can be utilized to:
- Give structure to safety culture
- Show tangible data and results to leadership
- Document prevention, training progress, incidents, observations, safety concerns
* The future of safety and where Thomas sees safety protocols and procedures are headed.
Thanks so much to Thomas Carson for being a guest!
Learn more about Thomas Carson and SOSPES at https://sospes.com/
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Best Resources for Safety Managers
Apolonia Rockwell and Seth Silvers discuss what is holding safety professionals back from having the best safety program possible and how there is more access than ever to the best resources out there to take safety programs to the next level.
To find out more about True Safety Services and get in touch with Apolonia and her team, visit https://www.truesafetyservices.com
Are Bad Safety Training Videos Holding You Back
Apolonia Rockwell and Seth Silvers discuss what problems arise when your safety training isn’t what it should be and how safety training can often be a great way to connect, educate and have fun with your team.
To find out more about True Safety Services and get in touch with Apolonia and her team, visit https://www.truesafetyservices.com
Improving Team Relationships as a Construction Safety Manager
In this week’s episode, we talk about what it looks like to build relationships with your field workers. Team culture is one of the most important aspects of creating an effective workplace.
To find out more about True Safety Services and get in touch with Apolonia and her team, visit https://www.truesafetyservices.com
The Power of Safety Leading Indicators w/ Ed Foulke of Fisher Phillips Safety Solutions
In this episode, Apolonia talks with Ed Foulke, president of Fisher Phillips Safety Solutions and former assistant secretary of OSHA.
Topics that Ed and Apolonia discuss in this episode:
* What it was for Ed to get a call out of the blue from the White House, inviting him to work for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
* Fatalities in the workplace, including falling off ladders.
* How fatality rates in the US have plateaued.
* How safety and health have become increasingly more visible to the C-suite (CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, etc.).
* Linking sustainability to employee safety.
* The safety profession must learn how to sell safety and how to be more articulate when talking about risk.
* Leading indicators of safety versus lagging indicators of safety.
Thanks so much to Ed Foulke for being a guest!
Connect with Ed Foulke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfoulke.
Learn more about Fisher Phillips Safety Solutions: https://www.fisherphillips.com.
Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.
Learn more about “The True Safety Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast.
Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube.
True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com.
True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com.
Connect with True Safety Services:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices.
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety.
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* Stitcher: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Stitcher.
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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.