My Big Safety Challenge

Safety leadership is more than complying with rules and regulations. It’s about creating solutions that are relational, inspirational, and transformational. BCSP, the gold standard in safety certification, and Dale Carnegie (DC), the premier expert in leadership training, introduce you to safety professionals who have solved unique challenges in innovative ways. Let the lessons they’ve learned help you lead your team. The BCSP+DC partnership builds leaders in the safety, health, and environmental profession through a series of live, interactive online courses. “My Big Safety Challenge” highlights safety leaders applying those principles in real-world scenarios.

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My Big Safety Challenge Season 2 Trailer

Fresh off an enlightening and entertaining first season, the My Big Safety Challenge podcast is back for more. More leadership insight, more guidance for overcoming challenges, and more inspiration for the critical work you do each day. Season 2 of the joint venture from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and Dale Carnegie (DC) features new guest host Tiffany Felix and another notable lineup of safety leaders. Representing industries ranging from entertainment to food manufacturi...

Nov 17, 2023•8 min

Episode 07: David Sams, SBA Communications

Mr. Sams joined SBA Communications Corporation in September of 2000. He currently has over thirty years of experience as a Safety and Health Professional in the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace risks and hazards, both domestically and internationally. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BS in Public Health and MS in Safety Education. His qualifications include a thorough knowledge of industry (both domestic and international) regulations, consensus safety and h...

Sep 22, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 06: Hannah Sesay, Ferguson

Hannah Sesay is the Vice President of Health and Safety for Ferguson. She has over 30 years of progressive experience managing Global Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs. Twenty of which, as a member of executive leadership teams responsible for setting and executing global HSE strategies. Her experience spans multiple industries such as Insurance, food, and beverage; financial; manufacturing, retail, mining; Energy; construction; Aerospace, Defense, Oil, and gas; transportation; and whol...

Sep 08, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 05: Michael DuPont, RYAM

Michael is the Director, Health, Safety and Security for RYAM in Jacksonville, Florida. Drawing on more than 25 years of safety and health experience, he has helped lead his company’s operations on a new journey to achieve world class safety performance. By establishing management systems and instilling progressive leading metrics he has consistently transformed company safety cultures. Michael spent most of his career as an environmental, health and safety leader and has helped more than 20 fac...

Aug 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 04: Preston Wood, Relativity Space

Preston Wood is a passionate EHS professional and Eastern Kentucky University grad where he received a master’s degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management. He began his career as an EHS consultant at EnSafe Inc., where he excelled in developing custom safety solutions for a diverse set of clients in industries across North America. Currently, Preston is the Director of EHS at Relativity Space, overseeing workforce well-being and driving safety advancements in additive manufacturing and...

Aug 11, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 03: Chris Jeter, Amazon

Chris began his safety career in 1990 working as a Safety Technician for a large construction company. During his time in the construction industry Chris was able to grow his career to where he became an E, S & H Manager who led safety teams on major construction sites. This time also exposed him to a variety of industries like petro-chemical, fossil power, nuclear power, as well as administrative functions of the corporate office. Chris then transitioned to the power industry where he suppo...

Jul 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 02: Emily Gamblin, Advance Auto Parts

Emily Gamblin is the Senior Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Advance Auto Parts. Emily specializes in positive safety culture development to create impactful, safe and sustainable work environments. Through innovative people-focused management initiatives, Emily has a proven track record to reduce work-place injuries. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Tennessee. Emily also holds her ASP an...

Jul 14, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

My Big Safety Challenge Trailer

Season 3 of My Big Safety Challenge is back! Host Merle Heckman is joined this season by Jason Kunz as co-host. This season will include more great guests who will share leadership challenges and lessons learned. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode!

Jun 26, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 01: Steve Hawkins, FDR Safety

Steve began his career in occupational safety and health in 1986 as an Occupational Safety Specialist with the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In 1999, he was appointed to the assistant administrator position. In 2012, he was appointed as the administrator of the agency. In his position as administrator, he managed the day-to-day operations of Tennessee OSHA, supervising eight managers with various program responsibilities. He led both the compliance and consultation pro...

Jun 02, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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