In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee dives deep into a common workplace challenge - why people sometimes don't follow policies and procedures. It doesn't matter the size of the organization, the organization has to ensure the health and safety of the employees. Now, when we think about that compliance standpoint, oftentimes policies and procedures are only followed when someone from corporate or an auditor is there. Can you relate to spending hours crafting what you think is the perfect set of directive documentation, you have a fantastic procedure, only to find out through observations or feedback that people aren't following them. It can be frustrating. But fear not, I've got five reasons why your directive documentation might not be working and how to improve them. In this episode, you’ll learn: Using clear and concise language to convey your message in documentation Involve employees in the creation and review of documentation Training is essential for ensuring that documentation is followed Ensure your documentation is regularly updated There needs to be accountability for not following policies and procedures The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Quotes from this episode “Clear communication isn't just about the words, isn't just about what people are saying. It's what they're not saying when it comes to communicating your policies, your practices, your procedures, your standards” “It's not enough to have a great document. You also need to ensure that people understand how to follow it. If you just assume that they're going to figure it out on their own. You're definitely setting yourself up for disappointment.” “If there's no consequences for not following a policy or procedure, then why would people take them seriously? They may feel that they're there, but there's no repercussions. And if there's no repercussions, then why would they follow them?” “Disciplinary action shouldn't be punitive. When done correctly, disciplinary action is a learning opportunity.“ Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Kathryn Hart is joining me and we're going to be chatting about project management and pre-project planning when it comes to Health and Safety. Kathryn has spent time as a project engineer, an assistant superintendent, a superintendent, and a project manager. If we wanted to ask someone questions about Health and Safety from the project management side of things she is the perfect person and I think we landed in a really good conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why construction is a great industry for young professionals to tap into Health and Safety in pre-project planning Looking at Health and Safety from a financial perspective Tracking Health and Safety during a project rather than at the end of a project Bringing in experts to increase Health and Safety on site The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Kathryn Hart Kathryn graduated from Virginia Tech with dual degrees in Psychology and Building Construction. She has worked with multiple general contractors in the DC area in roles that range from Project/Office Engineer to Superintendent. She recently pivoted into the subcontractor arena to pursue Project Management, Onboarding, Training, Safety, and Business Development roles. Kathryn guides others to pursue fulfilling and intentional career paths within the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As founder and host at Space to Build, she advises others on navigating their roles on and off-site, leads community discussions on the real questions women have in our industry, and facilitates honest dialogue between industry professionals. Facebook: @spacetobuild.co Instagram: @spacetobuild Website: spacetobuild.co Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, we're going to be diving into the fascinating world of the vagus nervous system and its connection to overall health and well-being. For a few years now, I've been dealing with some health issues. Nothing alarming, but daily life-impacting. Regular doctors kept on telling me that I was fine. I would go for tests and the results would say that I was fine. There's nothing wrong with me. But I knew something wasn't right. So I kept on searching for an answer. This summer I landed in a virtual workshop about gut health, and one of the sessions was on the vagus nerve. I knew that we had it, but it didn't really click for me until I was sitting in this session with a subject matter expert about how important understanding the vagus nervous system really is. And I want to share that with you. Stick around until the end because I have a relaxing guided breathing practice for you to try to help you integrate this knowledge into your daily routine. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the vagus nervous system is The vagus nerve’s role in your body’s stress response How to tap into the power of the vagus nervous system The benefits of a breathing practice The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, I'm talking with Jodi Huettner, a mechanical engineer with first-hand experience of the challenges faced by women on worksites due to ill-fitting and inadequate workwear. I have been waiting to talk to Jodi for a while. Every time I am at a conference or I'm looking for information about the discussion of inclusive workwear, she’s always at the forefront of that topic. So, I wanted to talk to her about what she's doing within her business, Helga Wear, but also how much she’s advocating for inclusive workwear in general. In this episode, you’ll learn: Productivity challenges women face when wearing the wrong size workwear Navigating the balance between price expectation and profit when creating PPE for women 2 steps employers can take to promote the use of safe and inclusive workwear The difference between what's written into policy and what is actually happening on worksites with PPE The importance of reporting when PPE doesn’t fit or leads to hazards at a worksite The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content to help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Jodi Huettner Jodi Huettner founded Helga Wear out of necessity after years of first-hand experience with the challenges, health and safety issues and lost productivity women on worksites face due to ill-fitting and inadequate PPE. She aims to help companies find more SAFETY and more MONEY through body-specific PPE options, starting with safety coveralls and bib-overalls. LinkedIn: Jodi Huettner Facebook: @HelgaWearInc Instagram: @helgawearinc Website: helgawear.com Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, I talk about 3 things that frustrate me as a health and safety professional. I have been really struggling to record this podcast episode. I initially wanted to talk about the 10 things that I hate about being a health and safety professional. But every time I turn the mic on, every time I’ve hit record for the last five days I circle back to something that's been very much a hot topic in the news. And I don't even want to talk about the topic that has been in the news but what I will say is that it has led to me feeling a lot of frustration. Whenever I'm frustrated about something, I take a moment and ask myself, “Why am I frustrated about this particular response?” And I'm starting to do some more self-reflection on that process. So, in today's episode, I wanted to share some of the frustrations that I have as a health and safety professional. In this episode, you’ll learn: The value of safety is not being put into action Frustration as a trigger to try and understand where other people are coming from Expecting to be an expert in way too many things as a health and safety professional but not having the resources to support that professional development The lack of an internal support network as a health and safety professional The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Learn how to build and cultivate your professional network online in episode 13 of The Transmit Safety Podcast: 10 Tips To Build And Leverage Your Professional Network Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, join Aimee and Carole-Anne Chung to learn more about the claims management WCB process. Carole-Anne and I met years and years and years ago through WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) claims management, through her consulting business, and through volunteering in the Alberta health and safety world. We've reconnected recently and I remember learning so much about claims management from her way back in the day, I would love for the listeners to have the opportunity of learning from her as well. Claims management can be complicated and daunting but Carole-Anne shares her expertise and advice with us in today’s episode to make it easier to understand. In this episode, you’ll learn: Carole-Anne’s advice for those new to managing the return to work programs within their organization Gaps she often sees within companies' health and management systems When do you need to recognize that something is outside of your competency? Dealing with confidentiality Carole-Anne’s ideal claims management process The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Visit the WCB website for Alberta or find the WBC website for your province here. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Carole-Anne Chung Carole-Anne Chung (BA, CRSP, NCSO) is a consulting health & safety professional based in Alberta, Canada. She is a director at AGC Professional Resources Ltd where she has worked since 2007. Additionally, she is an External Consultant Auditor for ACSA Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits. Audits completed reflect different industries within Alberta and range from small, family-based to national and international companies. Carole-Anne is a team lead for the Experiential Practice Review Committee with the Alberta Society of Health and Safety Professionals (ASHSP) and a regular member of the Edmonton Regional Safety Committee in association with the ACSA subcommittees. LinkedIn: Carole-Anne Chung Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, I dive into the fascinating world of perspective, emotional intelligence, and empathy. This topic came to my mind because when I'm interacting with other health and safety practitioners or professionals, one of the themes that continues to come up is “I'm right, they're wrong. I know what I'm doing. They don't know what they're doing.” As a health and safety practitioner professional, you need to develop the skills to enhance your ability to understand and connect with others. In this episode, I give you five steps that I hope can help you to be on your way to becoming more empathetic – and therefore a more effective health and safety professional and practitioner. In this episode, you’ll learn: Introduction to perspective emotional intelligence and empathy Real-life examples of perspective and empathy in the health and safety world 5 key steps to bring more awareness and empathy to the workplace: self-reflection, active listening, engaging in diverse experiences, practicing perspective talking, and continuous learning Thought-provoking questions to guide you on the path to empathy and emotional intelligence The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Grab my free book list for health and safety professionals here. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Quotes from this episode “Here's the thing, I hope you're sitting down. I hope your mind isn't going to explode with this notion. But you are not always right. You do not always have the one answer that will solve all the problems, especially when you are only looking at it from your own perspective.” “When we empathize with somebody, when we try to understand their experience – what are they feeling? What are they thinking? – we can create a safer space for open communication that is going to have a direct impact on the overall company culture.” “We all are different. We all have come from our own personal experiences. And the way that you see the world, the way that you think about the world is based on your experiences. So what can you do to expand and become more aware and be more empathetic and build that connection? You need to go beyond your own experience. You need to seek diverse experiences.” Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, I'm talking with Erin Landry-Baker about the importance of effective change management not only in the health and safety industry but with all changes in general. I have stepped in a few landmines when it comes to change management. When I met Erin, I knew immediately that I wanted to bring her on the podcast because picking a change management expert's brain can be so valuable from a health and safety perspective. Because really, that's what we're doing all the time - we are managing change. Erin is passionate about undertaking projects that have a positive and lasting impact on the health, well-being, and safety of individuals, organizations, and communities. She is the founder and principal of Yellow Door Solutions with over 18 years of experience and a deep understanding of the human side of change to support her valued health care, not-for-profit, retail, and technology clients In this episode, you’ll learn: The elements of change management The 5 building blocks for successful change management - awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement Change saturation and resistance How to measure the success of a change management process Key points to consider when it comes to communication within change management The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links You can find out more about Prosci, the global leader in change management solutions, here. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Erin Landry-Baker Erin is a process-certified change management practitioner and holds a Master's degree in Health Administration from the University of Toronto and an Honor’s degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Prior to founding Yellow Door Solutions, Erin had the privilege of holding leadership and advisory roles at the Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Attorney General, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and Connections, and not-for-profit serving at-risk youth in Northern Ontario. LinkedIn: Erin Landry-Baker LinkedIn: Yellow Door Solutions Website: yellowdoorsolutions.ca Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee talks about implementing document management systems that are effective, accurate, and compliant. What do you do with all of those directional and operational documents that have been created by putting your value of safety into action? We all know that a well organized banker's box of documentation is nothing to be ashamed of, not all of us have moved over to a health and safety software. So whether or not you're using paper or electronic files for your health and safety management system, let's dive in and explore some tips and tricks to effectively manage that process. In this episode, you’ll learn: What document management is all about Paper versus electronic documentation Security and confidentiality of documentation Training employees to use document management systems Real world document management scenarios The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Quotes from this episode “Think about it from the perspective of what if you won a billion dollars and you were no longer at your position? Would the next person coming in after you have any idea of where your files are stored? And how to retrieve them and would they be easily able to pick up that naming convention that you have in place?” “You shouldn't be the only one that has the key to the paperwork. The key to the process is to make sure that you understand the record management requirements but also that everybody who needs to get access and interact with the records understands those requirements as well.” “Managing both paper and electronic documentation or records is critical to ensuring that your organization is able to demonstrate your proof of process.” Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

Today, I'm talking with Christl Aggus about the evolution of the health and safety profession and its future away from the current status quo towards a more global and kinder approach – where there is more trust in workers' competence and a move towards risk management rather than just liability protection. As a consultant, your job involves more than just performing specific tasks related to the field. So, Christl is here to share how she approaches interactions through building relationships. She highlights the challenges of being a health and safety consultant and how to re-engage with new clients and customers. Christl is an Alberta-based certified health and safety consultant and a Canadian registered safety professional with over 20 years of experience. Practicing through a risk management lens, Christl founded Principles Safety. She is dedicated to promoting public health and safety awareness through training and education. In this episode, you’ll learn: Christl’s evolution as a consultant The importance of individualized safety protocols Top three challenges clients are reaching out for assistance with Changing the narrative from safety to health and safety Importance of mentorship and empowering safety practitioners at all levels in their careers Building a professional network as a health and safety practitioner The future of the health and safety profession Resources and links Learn more about the health and safety community's shift from compliance to care in Clive Lloyd’s book Next Generation Safety Leadership: From Compliance to Care. Download the CSA standard on mental health. Find volunteer opportunities at the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Christl Aggus Linkedin: Christl Aggus CRSP CHSC CRM Facebook: @principlesafety Website: principlesafety.ca Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee highlights the importance of clean and functioning washrooms at worksites for worker health and morale. Going to the washroom is something we all do, every single day. Therefore, having access to clean and functioning washrooms on-site might seem like a no-brainer. This is very often not the case. I have lost count of the number of sites I have been to where there either was no access to a washroom or the washroom was nasty. I have heard stories firsthand of women who don’t go to the bathroom all day or of designated corners of worksites that men use as a toilet because there is no on-site access to a washroom. This is not only demeaning but it also leads to a whole host of health concerns. In this episode, you’ll learn: Inclusivity in washrooms The impact of washrooms on worker morale Clean and functioning washrooms relate directly to worker health Washroom design should be included in the pre-job planning phase and budget of a project 3 of the most important features of a washroom - accessibility, hygiene, and privacy The need for education and needs assessments around washrooms The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Quotes from this episode “How can we create a welcoming and accepting workplace environment to all of our workers and then not provide adequate washroom facilities?” “When workers have access to clean and well-maintained washrooms on site, it sends a message that their basic needs are being taken care of seriously, and that their well-being is a priority for the company.” If workers don't have access to clean and functioning washrooms, they may be more likely to develop health issues, dehydration, urinary tract infections, or maybe depending on the time period that they have been without adequate washrooms leads to more serious conditions like kidney stones. These health issues can be uncomfortable, painful, and can increase their amount of sick days.” Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, join Aimee and Lisa Marinic to learn all you need to know about industrial hygiene as a Health & Safety practitioner. When you're going into Health & Safety and you're going out into the field for the first time, it's easy to notice safety hazards. They're visible, clear, and very easily actionable so, of course, they get a lot more attention. But, today we’re going to talk about the completely invisible health hazards that despite being harder to notice can be just as dangerous or fatal as their counterparts. Lisa Marinic is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a CRSP. She has spent the last two decades studying and working in the field of industrial hygiene and occupational health and is a passionate advocate for workplace health. In this episode, she is here to educate us on health hazards, industrial hygiene, and what we, as Health & Safety practitioner and professionals, can do to help. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Industrial Hygiene is exactly and why should you care Why industrial hygienists are not common in most industries The importance of Health & Safety professionals in leadership roles for industrial hygiene What bringing in an industrial hygienist can do for your organization and what to look for The challenging conversations around health hazards How Health & Safety practitioners can start addressing health hazards The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Want to receive weekly content that will help you become the Health & Safety leader you want to be and stay up to date with me and Sir Reginald? Plug into the Transmit Safety Newsletter here. Connect with Lisa Marinic Lisa Marinic is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and a CRSP. She is the owner and principal consultant at Kacia Consulting Ltd, a business that helps organizations better understand, control, and address workplace hazards. LinkedIn: Lisa Marinic Website: kaciaconsulting.ca Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is talking about putting your values into action outside of the workplace. If you hold safety as a value, how is that impacting your decisions as a consumer outside of the workplace? This is a topic I'm very passionate about. I hold safety as a value, safety for the environment, safety for the people, and that’s just so deeply integrated internal code of ethics, with my personal morals, and my personal values that it impacts the products that I am buying, who I want to work for and work with, as well as a lot of my decision-making. I know that not everyone thinks about safety as I do, and that’s okay. However, this is something that many have never stopped to think about, and as Health & Safety professionals or practitioners and, most importantly, as humans, we should take it into consideration. In this episode, you’ll learn: The story of when I first realized not everybody thinks about safety as a value in the same way I do Not all organizations need to hold safety as a value directly The importance of paying attention to the supply chain and who really owns the company you’re buying from You can make a difference if it’s in your financial power to do so Put your values into action by being a more conscious consumer The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more on the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, I'm talking with Olivia Augustin about learning English, writing emails, and being more inclusive. In our Health and Safety roles there are people we work with who have English as a second language, third language, fourth language, or more, and let’s face it, English is the suckiest language in the world. So, how do you navigate that situation and guarantee you’re being inclusive? However, even if we are native speakers, whenever we start work in a new company or a new industry we have to learn a new workplace language, the specific slang that is used there, and because we’re Health and Safety people, the inevitable acronyms, which is not an easy process. Luckily, in this episode, we have Olivia Augustin, a certified Technical + Business English teacher who's also an engineer and the host of the English for Engineers Podcast, as our guest and she has all the answers. Tune in to hear her tips for learning a new (workplace) language, how to be more inclusive with non-native speakers, a way to help with your written business communication, and much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: Olivia’s journey from an engineer to a certified English teacher The biggest concern engineers who work with Olivia have 5 tips to learn a new (workplace) language The great benefits of using templates for email writing How to be more inclusive when working with non-native English speakers “Engineer speak” and other perception errors about engineers The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Check out Olivia’s Email for Engineers [Template Package] with more than 30 English email templates to help you streamline your email writing efforts. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more of the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Olivia Augustin Olivia is a civil engineer and certified English teacher turned corporate trainer, her specialty is dissecting the intricate structures of the English language and only putting back the pieces engineers really need to become skilled communicators. LinkedIn: Olivia Augustin Instagram: @_marcode_ Podcast: English for Engineers Website: marcode.org Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is walking you through ways to improve your communication about Health and Safety within your workplace. Are you having trouble getting the buy-in you need to create a healthy and safe workplace? Are the people at your organization saying your Health and Safety communications suck? Well, without an effective communication strategy, you're wasting your time. That's why in this episode, I’m going to walk you through how to create an actionable and effective Health and Safety communication strategy using content pillars and a schedule. This way, you will know the what, when, where, how and why for all of your communication strategies and will be able to get your message across. In this episode, you’ll learn: Know your vision and your goals Think about who your audience is Step 1 - create the foundation and your content bank Step 2 - confirm your channels Step 3 - spread your content across the various channels Step 4 - always track the success of your communication plan The employee’s journey to buy-in Allow for a space to reflect on your bias The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Catch up with Transmit Safety episode 15 - Creating SMARTer Goals. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more on the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is chatting with Brandy (Bossle) Zadoorian, CSP, ASP, CSD about Health & Safety in the manufacturing sector, volunteerism, certifications, and much more. In this episode, I have the opportunity to talk to Brandy, a fellow certified safety professional who loves being part of the Health & Safety community and is constantly looking for ways to connect and give back. Brandy runs her own consulting business, Triangle Safety Consulting, specialized in helping manufacturing facilities based out of South Carolina, US and volunteers in a few different ways creating content that helps others get certified and improve the Health & Safety of their workplaces. Today, she’s sharing with us a little bit of what Health & Safety look like in the manufacturing sector and some valuable tips about content creation, managing your workload, getting certified, and much more. [By the way, it really is me interviewing Brandy, I was a little sick at the time and my voice shows it. However, I am okay now and you can expect things to go back to normal in future episodes] In this episode, you’ll learn: The history behind Brandy’s Triangle Safety Consulting business The challenges for the Health & Safety professional in manufacturing How corporate Health & Safety standards work at multinationals with manufacturing facilities around the world Getting ISO 45001 certification and the importance of buy-in The many ways Brandy volunteers within the Health & Safety community Tips to start creating and writing your own content The importance of having an online presence and where to be Beating imposter syndrome as a safety professional The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. History about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. If you’d like to find a new way to grow your professional Health & Safety network and have access to valuable resources, be sure to check out Safety Knights the free online community for Health & Safety professionals. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program Connect with Brandy (Bossle) Zadoorian Instagram: @safetybran LinkedIn: Brandy Zadoorian Email: brandy@trianglesafetyllc.com Website: trianglesafetyllc.com Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is providing some important tips to help you set the right SMART strategic goals. If you're not familiar with SMART as an acronym, it is a tool to help us set strategic goals. A SMART goal is simply a Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound goal. I see SMART most commonly used within the Health and Safety management system, in inspections and investigations. As an auditor, I see that SMART is indeed being used, but it is rarely used well. So, today let's go in and break down what SMART actually means in more detail and give you the tips and questions you need in order to create better SMART strategic goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: Specific Measurable Attainable or Achievable Relevant or Realistic Time-Bound Connect your SMART strategic goals to the larger corporate goals The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Catch up with Transmit Safety Episode 09: Take Back Control Of Your To-Do List, in order to gain some tips on how to navigate your to-do list. Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more on the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, join Aimee and Ashley Mckie to learn all you need to know about mergers & acquisitions as a Health & Safety practitioner. Businesses are in business to be in business, and pursuing mergers and acquisitions is one of the strategies that businesses can take to achieve that. So, as Health & Safety practitioners, it’s important to be aware that this is a possibility when working in an organization and that it will be our role to integrate and include the new business in the parent company’s Health & Safety program. To help you better navigate mergers & acquisitions (M&A), Ashley Mckie who is the Director of Safety for Venturis Capital Corporation, a company that only recently made M&As a big part of their business, shares all about her experience with them, the lessons she learned along the way, how she got to where she is today, and some truly valuable advice for Health & Safety practitioners who are isolated and don’t have a Health & Safety team in their organizations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Ways you can keep up with legislation across multiple jurisdictions How the Health & Safety team can add value to the M&A process The key role of relationship-building for successful acquisitions Health & Safety programs and policies can and should be simple, accessible, and user-friendly Ashley’s advice for Health & Safety practitioners navigating M&As The importance of nurturing and growing both your professional development and that of your team members Ashley’s advice for Health & Safety practitioners who don’t have a team The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more of the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Ashley Mckie Ashley Mckie, a CRSP, CHSC, the Director of Safety for Venturis Capital Corporation, the parent company to several forklift dealerships across Canada and the US. Ashley has been working in Health & Safety for over 10 years and has appreciated the continuous improvement of the field, saying ‘no two days are ever the same.’ LinkedIn: Ashley Mckie Company: Venturis Capital Corporation Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is sharing simple but powerful tips to help you build and leverage your professional network with ease. Every single day I see many of my clients missing some of the biggest opportunities they have by not leveraging their professional networks. Not doing that means they’re leaving powerful connections and untapped resources on the table. You may be thinking that you don’t have time to do that, but I want you to know that building an engaged professional network doesn't have to take all day. So, tune in to discover 10 easy ways to start to build and leverage your network and make the best of the opportunities it brings. In this episode, you’ll learn: Where to start on your strategy How to make the best of the events you attend Networking when you’re an introvert (like me) Ask for help from your network Six Degrees of the Health and Safety professional 5 quick and powerful ways to build and foster your network The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize a group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program For more on the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast To find out more about networking as an introvert, check out Dorie Clark’s books: Reinventing You and Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea & Build a Following Around It. Quotes from this episode “You can't network online without actually connecting with people. And it's more than that. It's about connecting with people authentically, even when you don't need something from them.” “Too many health and safety practitioners think that they don't have time to nurture their professional network...[But] I want you to know that building an engaged professional network doesn't have to take all day.” “Everyone has times and places where they feel like they might be looking stupid or they might feel embarrassed. Or they have that impostor syndrome. You are not alone in that.” Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com

In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee is chatting with Tiffany Castagno about business, buzzwords, culture, and much more. There are so many things in the business world that companies adopt because it’s something “the cool kids are doing” or their fear of missing out. What they don’t always stop to consider, though, is what that means for their organization and if the policies and processes they develop or the values they say they stand for actually align and work with the company’s culture. So, join me and Tiffany Castagno, the CEO and founder of the Human Resources consulting firm CEPHR, LLC, as we discuss what’s really behind business buzzwords such as “P.T.O.”, “employee engagement”, and “safety culture”, as well as how to build strong teams and a strong employer brand and culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: The truth about P.T.O. The key role of the onboarding process Employee engagement is not just a buzzword The importance of breaking down the silos between professions Legacy and Impactful leadership Nurturing a strong brand and culture Developing (and updating) aligned policies and procedures The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. Resources and links Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching. For more information about how to work with Aimee, go to transmitsafety.com/ways-to-work-together For more of the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast Connect with Tiffany Castagno Tiffany Castagno is the CEO and founder of CEPHR, LLC, a human resources consulting firm that supports small to midsize businesses to build their infrastructures to scale strong teams and a strong employer brand and culture. LinkedIn: Tiffany Castagno Twitter: @castagno_tmc Website: cephrconsulting.com Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com Connect with Aimee Arsenault Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems. Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault Instagram: @transmit.safety Twitter: @transmitsafety Website: transmitsafety.com