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Is There Life Outside Safety? (opens the original)
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Safety can be an all-consuming job to the point that it can become the safety pro's only identity--to their coworkers, to their managers, and even to themselves. This is a gentle reminder that all of us, including Allison, Josh, and Gabe, have lives outside of the safety profession and we'll go so far as to say that it's even important for us to have lives outside of safety. It makes us better safety professionals and better people overall. Let's pull back the curtain and get a peek at the lives
You Built a Network...Now What? with Russell Duren (opens the original)
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So you've worked really hard to build up a professional network because everyone said it was necessary, but now what do you do with it? That's the question we're pondering with Russell Duren. Russell walks us through how to cultivate your professional network and the nuances of tapping into that network for help. There are some great ways to do it, and definitely some things to avoid. Ultimately, it's about giving and being willing to help others, something that safety professionals know a lot a
There's Maternity Hi-Visibility Workwear? with Svetlana Blancher (opens the original)
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We're amazed at the work that people continue to do to help workers do their job safely, with workwear and personal protective equipment that works as hard as they do. That's why we have Svetlana Blancher, founder of Rugged Peach Workwear, to talk about a very special group of workers she's here to help: pregnant women. Svetlana shares how her own (unsuccessful) search for workwear while she was pregnant led to her creating a line of high-visibility clothing that is tailored for expectant moms.
Can Safety Pros keep Fire Safety Pros safe? with David Wenzel (opens the original)
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Often we think of firefighters and rescue personnel as the ones who help keep the public safe, but who helps them do their work safely? That's where safety pros like David Wenzel come in! With over 25 years in safety, David brings a high degree of expertise and a deep level of care and concern for the brave men and women in the fire service. He is fully immersed in the firefighter culture, which is important when he's helping to improve the work for everyone before, during, and after those calls
Wait, We're Live? ASSP Safety 2026 - Part 2 (opens the original)
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Let's rock n' roll...it's part 2 of our LIVE, in-person recording at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety 2026 conference in Anaheim, CA! We welcome Valerie Stakes, Herb Osborne (first-time attendee!) and Christina Roll to talk about expo hall strategies, making connections, and the fun/weird experiences of ASSP conferences that we've come to know and love! Again, a huge "thank you" to our guests and the ASSP events team for helping us put together this unique experience to
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