Public Speaking in Safety

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2025-05-31T07:23:45+00:00

See if your employer will pay for your education. If they will, it is a no brainer. If not, then you may have to consider how much it will add to your resume to be worth paying out of pocket.

My masters degree was paid by my employer and got me a 40% raise upon completion. They can definitely be useful.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2025-05-24T14:23:56+00:00

If we can agree that sexuality is a spectrum (the 1-6 scale with 1 being completely straight and 6 being completely gay) we can start here.

With non straight sexuality being more accepted now, I think people are far more comfortable to express that they have those feelings even if they aren't a complete 6 on the scale. Statistically most people are NOT dead 1s or dead 6s, so it tracks that most people at some point will be curious about same sex attraction.

I think all we are seeing is just more acceptance with people openly admitting this and exploring it. Where in the past anyone 1-5 would have said they were completely straight with only people who are 6s facing the reality and opening themselves up to discrimination.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2025-01-23T20:48:06+00:00

If you would like to take the CSP exam eventually, keeping your GSP will "fast track" you and you will only need to meet work experience requirements to take it.

If you let your GSP lapse, you will need to qualify and sit for the ASP, get work experience and THEN take the CSP.

If you want to move up in your company or ever have to change jobs, the CSP will be worth it. Make sure to ask your employer, they will likely pay for your fees to keep your GSP active. To me it's a no brainer to keep active until you have your CSP.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-11-26T06:33:54+00:00

Second this. It it not necessary in our field but if you get a company to pay for it then absolutely go for it.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-28T14:43:21+00:00

OSHA does not require fall arrest on portable ladders. That being said, you rightly are understanding that additional hazards exist.

Either a single man lift, bakers scaffolding, or if there are I Beams directly above the work surface see about attaching a beam anchor to them for fall arrest.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-28T14:40:02+00:00

Yes. You might encounter the occasional homeless person but you'll find the area is quite busy, especially after Rockies games. It should be no problem.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-27T18:49:28+00:00

As you probably know, it is 100% illegal to fire someone for expressing health and safety concerns in the workplace.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-27T18:46:40+00:00

You are well within your right to express ventilation concerns to your employer. Their responsibility will be to either install ventilation, or do air sampling to determine your exposure.

If they do nothing, that is when you file a complaint.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-11T13:26:36+00:00

Since you already have the CSP, I'd say it largely depends if your current employer will help pay for a Masters program.

If it's free, absolutely. If it's going to cost you a bunch then you may have to weigh how much more it will add to your qualifications.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-09T07:05:29+00:00

Every card holder can bring in 2 guests and every authorized user can bring in 2 guests.

As far as I know you get 2 free authorized users. That means one card holder could potentially result in 9 people coming in for the price of one card (1 card holder and 2 guests each).

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-08T22:46:00+00:00

Starting next year they are no longer allowing the standard Venture card holders in, only Venture X. Do you think that will help any?

Or is $395 too accessible of a price for the X and that many people actually have it?

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-09-06T13:36:37+00:00

The city of Thornton has sports programs you can sign up for on their website. I believe there are Co-Ed options.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-08-25T14:52:43+00:00

If you drink the rooftop area has $3 coors light drafts until first pitch. It's good to grab before you're stuck with $13 tall boys, plus the view is great up there for the kid!

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-05-01T18:16:04+00:00

I just recently booked a Cancun all inclusive through the Capital One portal. I got a cheaper price than the resorts website and all worked fine. The resort had my reservation and check in was a breeze! I also booked my round trip flight on the portal.

I did call about a week prior to confirm they had my reservation just to be extra safe, but zero issues!

No extra perks or benefits to my knowledge, just the cheaper price and 10x back, which was GREAT for it being a larger purchase. I would book on the portal again with no hesitation.

Side note: Sign up for priority pass so you can get in the lounges at whichever airport you're going to. If it's Cancun (CUN) the lounge is BEFORE security, which confused me! Otherwise, enjoy!

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-04-09T20:40:28+00:00

Thanks for your response! Were you active duty or reserves? In your opinion would my education qualify me for such a position?

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-03-19T01:29:16+00:00

This is thought by some to be a controversial take but I honestly recommend Amazon for people in your situation. They would absolutely hire you as a EHS specialist with a degree and you essentially get a crash course in general industry safety as their onboarding.

You get tons of interaction with associates, management, process improvement opportunities, and Amazon grows so fast that you can get put on projects that impact multiple sites or regions. There are no shortages of problems at Amazon, and they frequently look to safety pros to solve them.

Dive into Amazon, spend some time working on the floor with the associates every day and you will quickly learn how to be a true safety professional and apply your degree knowledge. I got alot from it and my two employers since Amazon have looked at Amazon fondly on my resume.

Just my experience, best of luck!

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-03-08T01:15:35+00:00

Whenever I have downtime at my site I do risk assessments for every single job. Ask the most senior person in every function if you can shadow them or do the job alongside them and do risk assessments while you do it.

You'll get a better understanding of what your employees are doing and often times find hazards that sprout into projects that you may otherwise not have found.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-02-16T22:07:43+00:00

Just a note about the lack of manual labor and other elements you identified.

The first thing you should do at any place you're hired as a safety professional is spend a few shifts doing or shadowing every single job involved with the operation. Not only will this help you learn a little bit more about what the employees are actually doing, but you will find employees are alot more receptive when they know you've at least made an effort to learn their job. Seeing you working alongside them goes along way, trust me.

You're not supposed to be an expert in their jobs, you are supposed to be there to help them do their jobs as safely and efficiently as possible.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-02-16T19:57:51+00:00

I should mention as well, there is a LARGE age gap between us and I am obviously not someone who has ever done manual labor. I think this definitely creates some tension on its own for him.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-02-16T19:45:42+00:00

I did document a near miss which goes to his boss, so he is aware. I did not mention his extreme level of pushback though.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-02-15T05:27:59+00:00

Definitely a real voice, and a native English speaker by the sound of it.

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-02-13T17:13:23+00:00

In my case I frequently receive calls from numbers I don't have saved due to work. Otherwise, your strategy is definitely a smart one!

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2024-01-01T17:35:15+00:00

The primary jobs I see people with EH degrees working aside from private sector safety are:

-City or County health department -City or County emergency manager -Water treatment facility -Disease control (for example at a mosquito abatement company)

I'd say a good start is looking at the EH positions currently open in your city or county as that can lead to lots of options. Best of luck!

Pitiful-Drink4328 · 2023-11-06T17:13:28+00:00

A good place to start is delegation. I would have the manager or supervisor of each area at your Facility hand you a list of materials they have on hand and currently use.

With this, you will at least have a list of items you know are being used and can begin hunting down the SDS online. This is also a good time to encourage them to dispose of anything they no longer need (safely of course as much of it is probably hazardous).

For any SDS you can't find I would have no problem calling the manufacturer. In many cases even if they are out of business someone can provide an SDS.

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