On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, Erin reconnects with Zach Pucillo, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA. We discuss upcoming changes from OSHA and the EPA, as well as safety program tips to start the year off strong. Tune in to hear a few colorful workplace stories directly from an NSC Rising Star of Safety, and how he stays motivated in the EHS space after 15 years. (00:45) - Being Named an NSC Rising Star of Safety (01:13) - Regulatory Review program (03:34) - Planning for sa...
Jan 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 21
In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Shawn Smith, Product Director of Training at KPA, to discuss several important Annual Training and Content Survey results. (0:37) – Annual Training and Content Survey (3:36) – Behavior safety and preparing managers (5:39) – KPA’s training team (8:25) – The best method for running a safety program (10:17) – Training customization and mobile access (11:55) – Survey participation Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the...
Dec 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 20
In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to discuss integrating EHS mobile technology for timely, efficient reporting in the field. (0:39) – Getting time back (3:33) – Integrating software (5:14) – Mobile technology (7:54) – Customizable training (10:06) – Embracing QR codes (12:47) – Advice for adopting new technology Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current trends an...
Nov 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 19
In this installment of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, to discuss several important EHS State of the Industry Benchmark Report findings. (1:09) – Key areas of focus (3:16) – Challenges in meeting EHS focus goals (6:23) – Mobile access (7:35) – Confidence in EHS programs (9:50) – Increasing confidence through more complete data Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current trends and best prac...
Oct 12, 2022•13 min•Ep. 18
This week on The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Workforce Development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), to discuss the staggering impact of substance abuse in the workplace and ensuring health and safety through awareness and prevention. (0:59) – Substance abuse in the workplace (2:29) – Education (3:43) – Reasonable suspicion forms (6:27) – Evolution of marijuana in our society (8:45) – Opioids and injuries (10:18) ...
Sep 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 17
This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to discuss proper equipment inspections and providing a safe environment for employees through consistency and documentation. (0:39) – Critical role of equipment inspections (1:36) – OSHA’s guidelines (2:45) – Top ten citations (4:52) – Forklift incidents (7:02) – Resources for equipment inspection (7:52) – KPA EHS software (8:44) – Example: fire extinguishers (11:14) – Avoiding complacency Thanks for...
Aug 17, 2022•13 min•Ep. 16
On this episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Rob Stansbury, Director of Sales at KPA, to discuss the role that insurance brokers play in employer driven safety. (00:30) - Adoption of technology (01:54) - Cyber coverage (03:08) - Appropriate solutions (05:23) - Staying sticky (08:08) - Bottom line savings (09:27) - Proactive and preventative advancements Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current trends and best practices...
Aug 03, 2022•11 min•Ep. 15
On this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Alaina Adair, Customer Care Manager at KPA, to discuss how automating your safety metrics can help alleviate stress on your admin team and save the time and frustration that comes with manual entry. (00:28) - Hot topics (02:04) - Fully utilizing EHS software (03:52) - Improved tracking (06:33) - Reach out Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current trends and best practices...
Jul 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 14
This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Craig Downey, regional sales manager at KPA, to discuss the importance of keeping your safety policies and training up to date, backing these up with proper documentation, and keeping your programs in check with third party auditing. (00:31) - Who is Craig Downey? (01:36) - Components of compliance (01:55) - Documentation (02:56) - Training (04:58) - Audit (06:46) - Safety pays for itself (08:33) - Prioritizing F&I (09:08) - Separating produ...
Jul 06, 2022•12 min•Ep. 13
On this episode of The Safety Meeting, guest host Toby chats with Wayne Curtis, Consulting Team Leader at KPA, about the rise of electric vehicles, how dealerships are able to accommodate the changes they bring, and how to address EV safety concerns. (00:56) - Accommodating electric vehicles (02:42) - Servicing safety concerns (05:02) - Preventative measures (08:25) - Evolving safety protocols and resources (10:07) - Broad approach Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the po...
Jun 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 12
In this week’s installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Dale Golgart, Senior Sales Associate at KPA, to explain how utilizing a safety software can simplify your work as a safety leader within your company. Plus, learn about how KPA evolved from its first iteration, iScout. (00:28) - KPA’s inception (04:06) - Keeping track (05:25) - Born out of safety needs (07:39) - Field research (09:40) - Automating the process (11:15) - Prioritizing connection with employees Thanks for joining ano...
Jun 08, 2022•14 min•Ep. 11
On this episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Jill Schaefer, Director of Content Management at KPA, and Shawn Smith, Product Director at KPA. They discuss how creating a healthy work environment goes beyond physical safety and encompasses an employee’s total experience, from the community they live in, to their home life, and everything in between. (00:28) - A healthy workplace defined (02:22) - Non-universal solutions (03:37) - Top down approach (05:02) - Psychological safety (05:59) ...
May 25, 2022•14 min•Ep. 10
This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage speaks with Micah O’Shaughnessy, Regulatory Project Manager at KPA. They discuss preparing for the hot summer months by understanding the signs of heat illness and implementing basic precautionary measures to prevent it in the first place. Plus, hear why empowering and educating employees should be your first line of defense. (00:31) - Heat illness basics (01:50) - Mild heat effects (03:53) - Severe heat effects (07:34) - Lack of regulations (09:04) - OSHA &...
May 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 9
This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage welcomes back Greg Sizemore, Vice President of health, safety, environment, and workforce development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Listen for a step-by-step guide to building a safe working environment from the ground up by implementing the discoveries from the 2022 Performance Report . (00:45) - ABC’s values (01:40) - 2022 Safety Performance Report insights (04:28) - Laying the foundation: preventative measures (07:58) - Building the walls...
May 04, 2022•17 min•Ep. 8
This week on the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Chris Fanning, CEO at KPA, to talk about the three types of solutions KPA offers to help clients develop workplace safety programs. Tune in to hear how adopting a holistic approach to safety training will better implement safety-driven cultural change in the long run. (00:32) - The KPA elevator pitch (01:14) - Growth and development (02:50) - How KPA stands out (06:25) - Culture of collaboration (07:35) - Potential of ESG (09:31) - Pressure from...
Apr 27, 2022•12 min•Ep. 7
On this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Ryan Daly, F&I District Manager for KPA. Listen in to hear Ryan talk about why payment transparency with customers will help your dealership in the long run and why privacy training is important for helping clients feel secure within your business. (00:32) - Benefits of F&I (01:55) - Payment transparency (03:14) - Credit application manipulation (04:32) - Customer information privacy (05:55) - Implementing a process from top to...
Apr 13, 2022•9 min•Ep. 6
This week on the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Greg Sizemore, Vice President of health, safety, environment, and workforce development for ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Tune in for an insightful conversation on committing to the safety of your workers, laying the foundation for your safety programs, and believing that people matter above all else. Plus, hear all about the ABC 2021 Safety Study! (00:51) - Who ABC is (01:54) - Leader-driven safety (03:28) - ABC 2021 safety study (...
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 5
On this week’s episode of the Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Zach Pucillo, Mid Atlantic District Team Supervisor at KPA, to chat about the importance of being involved in safety culture from a leadership perspective. Tune in to hear about how cutting corners costs more in the long run and the difference between complacency, compliance, and culture. (00:32) - Zach’s day-to-day (05:59) - The three C’s (09:44) - OSHA’s recent initiatives (14:30) - Other regulatory agency initiatives (19:27) - In...
Mar 16, 2022•25 min•Ep. 4
In this installment of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Chris Fanning, CEO at KPA, to discuss what ESG standards are exactly, and why they’re here to stay. Listen in for tips on how to take the lead on these important initiatives so that your business can thrive. (0:28) - ESG defined (1:17) - Starting at the top (3:40) - Guiding clients towards compliance (5:35) - Education is key Thanks for joining another episode of The Safety Meeting, the podcast that makes you smarter about current tren...
Mar 02, 2022•7 min•Ep. 3
In this week’s episode of The Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Jade Brainard, Product Director at KPA, to talk about how data and analytics not only help develop preventative safety measures, but predictive safety measures, as well. Listen in for a deep dive on leading indicators and why creating a safe work environment goes beyond injury metrics. (0:31) - Data input (2:07) - Predictive Safety (4:08) - Leading indicators (5:54) - Pinpointing problem areas (7:08) - Overdue Training (8:38) - Iden...
Feb 16, 2022•13 min•Ep. 2
In our very first Safety Meeting, Sage is joined by Shawn Smith, Product Director at KPA, to discuss the results of the KPA Client Training Survey and what they say about the future of safety and compliance best practices. Hear Shawn discuss survey highlights, the importance of harboring a culture of safety, and how best to structure safety training. (00:30) - Client Training Survey (00:47) - Trending areas of focus (02:03) - Adding new survey options (03:12) - Safety leadership (03:45) - Preven...
Feb 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1
Leading an organization requires staying on top of a multitude of priorities. And while we know safety sits at the top of that list, it can be challenging to keep up with all the trends and best practices in workforce safety. That’s why we created The Safety Meeting – a new podcast from the safety geeks at KPA. We’re bringing you the latest on how to keep your workforce safe and sustainable, harness your data, and make your EHS software work for you. In each of our bite-sized episodes, you’ll he...
Jan 25, 2022•2 min
