Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers from chemical producers to automakers to machine shops can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence.

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In this podcast, Littler senior counsel Peter Vassalo discusses OSHA's consistent enforcement activities despite recent leadership challenges, emphasizing ongoing inspections,...
Feb. 17, 2026
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A system rebuild is proposed to radically reduce SIFs, emphasizing the need for clear, organization-specific definitions of what constitutes a serious injury or fatality.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Working at height remains a challenge for safety professionals. Despite readily available personal protective equipment, fall protection is a nuanced problem with multiple underlying...
Jan. 6, 2026
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A look back at Talking EHS’ most popular episodes of 2025.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Hear what one servicewoman learned about leadership from her time in the U.S. Navy and how her fellow officers continue to inspire her as an executive advisor and coach.
Dec. 4, 2025
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Does Your Company Need an Internal Mental Health Advocate?
Stephen Dummit, founder of Tradewinds Leadership, leverages his industry experience to help companies open communication channels.
Nov. 19, 2025
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Smarter, Safer, Stronger: The Evolution of Industrial Ergonomics
Kristianne Egbert, senior corporate ergonomist with Briotix Health, discusses the evolution of industrial ergonomics in recent years, and offers insights into how managers can...
Oct. 22, 2025
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Safety professionals need to focus on what their organization needs—not what everyone else is doing.
Oct. 7, 2025
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How Coca Cola Consolidated is leveraging safety campaigns, slick marketing and some healthy competition to make workplaces safer.
Sept. 16, 2025
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Fastenal Company shares how they’ve transformed and grown their workplace safety program over the past 12 years and what they’re focusing on next.
Aug. 19, 2025
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How to Create a Succesful Workplace Mental Health Program
Faith Technologies Inc. uses a multi-prong approach, including employee testimonials.
Aug. 6, 2025
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Implementing a comprehensive safety program is essential to preventing injuries and complying with OSHA standards.
July 31, 2025