The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies

By Missouri Employers Mutual

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As a leader, the safety of your employees is your top priority. But we get it - you have a lot on your plate. We've got you covered with interviews and insights to help you build a safer workplace. Published monthly by Missouri Employers Mutual and Previsor Insurance.

Episode Date
Ep. 161: Second Opinions in Work Comp | How They Work and When to Seek One
Aug 15, 2025
Ep. 160: How Payroll Impacts Your Workers Compensation Coverage | Avoiding Common Mistakes
Aug 01, 2025
Ep. 159: Industrial Hygiene | Your Guide to Hidden Workplace Hazards
Jul 15, 2025
Ep. 158: Frequency vs. Severity | The Impact of Claims Big and Small
Jul 01, 2025
Ep. 157: Safety Recommendations | How Custom Solutions Benefit Businesses
Jun 16, 2025
Ep. 156: Separating Fact and Fiction | Busting 7 Common Work Comp Myths
Jun 02, 2025
Ep. 155: Claims and Artificial Intelligence | Transforming the Post-Injury Process
May 15, 2025
Ep. 154: The Policyholder Journey | A Guide to Work Comp with MEM
May 01, 2025
Ep 153: Work Comp Claim Length | How Employers Can Improve Post-Incident Process
Apr 15, 2025
Ep. 152: Slips, Trips, and Falls | Don't Sweep Safety Risks Under the Rug
Apr 01, 2025
Ep. 151: New Hire Onboarding | Setting New Employees Up for Success
Mar 17, 2025
Ep. 150: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z | Building Safety Programs for a Multigenerational Workforce
Mar 03, 2025
Ep. 149: Safety Grant Program | Investing in Innovation and Risk Reduction
Feb 17, 2025
Ep. 148: Safety Communication | Creating a Safety Strategy for All Audiences
Feb 03, 2025
Ep. 147: Fidget Toys | Sharpening Focus and Engagement in the Workplace
Jan 15, 2025
Ep. 146: Early Intervention | Prevent Pain from Becoming a Future Problem
Jan 01, 2025
Ep. 145: Watson Concrete | Where Safety is a Core Value and Commitment
Dec 16, 2024
Ep. 144: Farming Safety | Uprooting Risk in the Agricultural Industry
Dec 02, 2024
Ep. 143: First Aid | How the Right Skills Can Save a Life Before Help Arrives
Nov 15, 2024
Ep. 142: Work Comp Payroll | How Keeping Great Records Saves Money
Nov 01, 2024
Ep. 141: A Plan of Care | Setting Up the Right Solutions for Injured Workers
Oct 15, 2024
Ep. 140: Animals and Safety | Best Practices from Agribusiness to Zoos
Oct 01, 2024
Ep. 139: Women in Construction | Breaking Down Barriers in the Workforce
Sep 15, 2024
Ep. 138: The 2024 Show Me Your Score Contest | Ashland, MO Steers to Success
Sep 02, 2024
Ep. 137: Weed Realities | 7 Practical Tips on Marijuana in Missouri
Aug 15, 2024
Ep. 136: Employee Well-being | How to Build a Healthy Workplace Culture
Aug 01, 2024
Ep. 135: Neurodivergence in the Workplace | Making Safety Accessible for All
Jul 15, 2024
Ep. 134: Nurse Triage | Connecting Injured Workers to the Right Care
Jul 01, 2024
Ep. 133: Workplace Wellness | A Benefit Within Reach for Any Employer
Jun 16, 2024
Ep. 132: OSHA Compliance | How Safety Rules and Standards Work Together
Jun 03, 2024
Ep. 131: Trauma and Safety | How Stored Experiences Show Up in the Workplace
May 15, 2024
Ep. 130: Work Comp Litigation | Prevention and Preparation in Your Workplace
May 01, 2024
Ep. 129: Taking Safety Home | The Value of Caring Beyond the Clock
Apr 15, 2024
Ep. 128: The Ethics of Safety | Why Decisions Aren't Always Black and White
Apr 01, 2024
Ep. 127: The Industrial Athlete | Training to be Workplace Champion
Mar 18, 2024
Ep. 126: Empowering Employees | How to Start a Successful Safety Committee
Mar 01, 2024
Ep. 125: Telematics | The Science of Safety Behind the Wheel
Feb 15, 2024
Ep. 124: Effective Safety Plans Part 2 | Who Needs a Safety Plan and Why
Feb 01, 2024
Ep. 123: DEI | An Intentional Workplace Effort to Open Doors
Jan 15, 2024
Ep. 122: Measuring Risk Exposure | Don’t Leave Workplace Safety to Luck
Jan 01, 2024
Ep. 121: Struck-by Incidents | How to Sidestep This Common Workplace Hazard
Dec 15, 2023
Ep. 120: Building Safety Standards | Laying the Foundations with the International Code Council
Dec 01, 2023
Ep. 119: Workplace Violence | Protecting Vulnerable Employee Demographics
Nov 15, 2023
Ep. 118: Effective Safety Plans | 5 Things Safety Rules Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business
Nov 01, 2023
Ep. 117: Business Scalability | Leveraging Safety as a Tool for Growth
Oct 16, 2023
Ep. 116: Mental Injury | How Mental Health Impacts Claims Management
Oct 02, 2023
Ep. 115: Toxic Work Environments | How Bad Behavior Impacts Bottom Lines
Sep 15, 2023
Ep. 114: Return to Work | Creating Effective Return to Work Programs with The Arc of the Ozarks
Sep 01, 2023
Ep. 113: Employee Burnout | What Long-Term Exhaustion Looks Like at Work
Aug 15, 2023
Ep. 112: School Violence | Equipping Educators with Tools for Today's Classroom
Aug 01, 2023
Ep. 111: Safety Budgets | Solutions for Businesses of Every Size
Jul 17, 2023
Ep. 110: Heart Health | Why Blood Pressure Matters in the Workplace
Jul 05, 2023
Ep. 109: Work Comp Audits | Paying the Correct Amount for Your Coverage
Jun 15, 2023
Ep. 108: Temporary Workers | Keeping Seasonal Workers Safe on the Job
Jun 01, 2023
Ep. 107: Heat Stress | The Hidden Hazard That Comes with Warming Weather
May 15, 2023
Ep. 106: Drones in the Workplace | How New Tech is Rising the Occasion
May 01, 2023
Ep. 105: Fire Safety | Lesser Known Requirements for Business Owners
Apr 17, 2023
Ep. 104: Subrogation | Finding Claims Dollars That Make a Difference
Apr 03, 2023
Ep. 103: Legalized Marijuana | 3 Practical Measures to Protect Your Workplace
Mar 15, 2023
Ep. 102: Lockout Tagout & Machine Guarding | Machines Safety Practices That Matter
Mar 01, 2023
Ep. 101: Predictive Safety | Tech Designed to Stop Fatigue Risk in Its Tracks
Feb 15, 2023
Ep. 100: The WorkSAFE Podcast | Memorable Moments from 100 Episodes of Expertise
Feb 01, 2023
Ep. 99: Work Comp Insurance | How Your Policy Protects Your Business
Jan 16, 2023
Ep. 98: Stress in Agriculture | Digging Deep into a Mental Health Crisis
Jan 02, 2023
Ep. 97: Prices on the Rise | How Inflation Affects Work Comp Coverage
Dec 15, 2022
Ep. 96: Safety Storytelling | Using Powerful Moments to Make Change
Dec 01, 2022
Ep. 95: Recreational Marijuana | Best Practices in a Post-Legalization World
Nov 15, 2022
Ep. 94: Labor Shortages | Safety Steps for Short-Staffed Teams
Nov 01, 2022
Ep 93: From a Safety Professional | 7 Signs of Effective Employee Training
Oct 17, 2022
Ep. 92: Distracted Driving | Changing Attitudes and Actions Behind the Wheel
Oct 03, 2022
Ep. 91: Safety Solutions | How New Technology Protects Isolated Employees
Sep 15, 2022
Ep. 90: The Cost of Doing Business: 7 Ways Employers Can Resist Rising Risk and Claims Expenses
Sep 01, 2022
Ep. 89: Musculoskeletal Disorders | How Muscle Injuries Take a Mental Toll
Aug 15, 2022
Ep. 88: Regulation vs. Compensation | How Safety Rules Affect Work Comp Benefits
Aug 01, 2022
Ep. 87: Noise Safety | Setting Sound Standards to Protect Employee Hearing
Jul 15, 2022
Ep. 86: Workplace Culture and Engagement
Jul 01, 2022
Ep. 85: The History of Safety | Gaining New Perspectives for the Future
Jun 15, 2022
Ep. 84: High Visibility: Safety Gear That's More Than Just Bright Colors
Jun 01, 2022
Ep. 83: School Safety: How to Eliminate Common Hallways Hazards
May 16, 2022
Ep. 82: Tower Climbing: Taking Crew Safety to New Heights
May 02, 2022
Ep. 81: Security Driving: Tips from a Professional Driving Instructor
Apr 15, 2022
Ep. 80: Mental Health in Trucking: 5 Ways to Support Stressed Drivers
Apr 01, 2022
Ep. 79: Struck By Incidents: Dodging the Impact of This Top Construction Risk
Mar 15, 2022
Ep. 78: The New Smoking: How to Counter the Serious Risks of Too Much Sitting
Mar 01, 2022
Ep. 77: Stress in the Workplace: 5 Ways to Reduce Pressure for Employees
Feb 15, 2022
Ep. 76: Risk Management: Building Safety Culture in the City of Branson, Missouri
Feb 01, 2022
Ep. 75: Multi-Employer Worksites
Jan 17, 2022
Ep. 74: The Value of Visual Literacy
Jan 03, 2022
Ep. 73: Workplace Violence
Dec 15, 2021
Ep. 72: Post-Offer Employment Testing
Dec 01, 2021
Ep. 71: Safety Engagement
Nov 15, 2021
Ep. 70: 5 Years Later
Nov 01, 2021
Ep. 69: A Culture of Care
Oct 15, 2021
Ep. 68: Overworking Employees
Oct 01, 2021
Ep. 67: Clean Air
Sep 15, 2021
Ep. 66: A Crisis in Construction
Sep 01, 2021
Ep. 65: Work Comp 101
Aug 16, 2021
Ep. 64: Calling 811
Aug 02, 2021
Ep. 63: Near Misses
Jul 15, 2021
Ep. 62: Trauma-Informed Workplaces
Jul 01, 2021
Ep. 61: Stop Work Authority Program
Jun 15, 2021
Ep. 60: Trench Safety
Jun 01, 2021
Ep. 59: Substance Misuse
May 17, 2021
Ep. 58: Fall Stand Down
May 03, 2021
Ep. 57: Electrical Safety
Apr 15, 2021
Ep. 56: The COVID-19 Vaccine
Apr 01, 2021
Ep. 55: Medical Marijuana
Mar 15, 2021
Ep. 54: Stories from the Road
Mar 01, 2021
Ep. 53: Fall Protection Hacks
Feb 15, 2021
Ep. 52: Situational Awareness
Feb 01, 2021
Ep. 51: Safety Manager 101
Jan 15, 2021
Ep. 50: Great Documentation and Processes Can Save Lives
Jan 04, 2021
Ep. 49: Winter Safety
Dec 11, 2020
Ep. 48: Strains and Sprains
Nov 24, 2020
Ep. 47: Safety Culture: Getting Leadership Support
Nov 16, 2020
Ep. 46: Safe Driving: Prevent Crashes During COVID-19
Nov 02, 2020
Ep. 45: The Aging Workforce
Oct 15, 2020
Ep. 44: Workers Compensation Fraud Prevention
Oct 01, 2020
Ep. 43: Caution Fatigue During COVID-19
Sep 14, 2020
Ep. 42: Restaurants and COVID-19
Sep 01, 2020
Ep. 41: Floor Safety: Reduce Slip, Trip and Fall Risks
Aug 18, 2020
Ep. 40: Subcontracting: Protect Your Premium When Hiring a Helping Hand
Aug 03, 2020
Ep. 39: The Word on Masks at Work
Jul 17, 2020
Ep. 38: Directed Medical Care
Jul 06, 2020
Ep. 37: New Hire Safety
Jun 04, 2020
Ep. 36: Transitioning Back to Work Safely During COVID-19
May 19, 2020
Ep. 35: Cybersecurity During Remote Work
May 01, 2020
Ep. 34: Supporting Your Employees' Mental Health While They Work from Home
Apr 15, 2020
Ep. 33: Trucking and Transportation Safety When Demand is High
Apr 09, 2020
Ep. 32: Tips to Avoid Work-Related Injuries While Working from Home
Apr 01, 2020
Ep. 31: Ladders Last
Mar 02, 2020
Ep. 30: Safety Meetings 101
Feb 03, 2020
Ep. 29: Medical Marijuana: The New Frontier of Pain Management
Jan 06, 2020
Ep. 28: Medical Marijuana in Missouri
Dec 02, 2019
Ep. 27: Incident Investigation
Nov 05, 2019
Ep. 26.1: Fire Extinguishers 101 [Bonus Clip]
Oct 23, 2019
Ep. 26: Fire Safety
Oct 01, 2019
Ep. 25: How to Host Safety Week in Your Workplace
Aug 30, 2019
Ep. 24: Return to Work Programs
Aug 02, 2019
Ep. 23: Traumatic Injury Rehabilitation
Jul 01, 2019
Ep. 22.1: Unbelievable Safety Stories [Bonus Clip]
Jun 17, 2019
Ep. 22: Unbelievable Safety Stories
Jun 05, 2019
Ep. 21.1: Reporting Claims in Small Business [Bonus Clip]
May 02, 2019
Ep. 21: Workers Compensation for Small Business Owners
May 02, 2019
Ep. 20: Identify and Prevent Injuries with Workplace Ergonomics
Apr 01, 2019
Ep. 19: Prevent and Prepare for Workplace Violence
Mar 05, 2019
Ep. 18: Leadership in Fleet Safety Management
Feb 04, 2019
Ep. 17: Trucking Safety: On and Off the Road
Jan 07, 2019
Ep. 16: Are Your Safety Documents Working - or Worthless?
Dec 01, 2018
Ep. 15: Managing Work Comp Claims
Nov 05, 2018
Ep. 14: Fatigue at Work
Oct 02, 2018
Ep. 13: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace (Part 2)
Sep 17, 2018
Ep. 12: Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace (Part 1)
Sep 04, 2018
Ep. 11: Safer Driving with Telematics
Aug 08, 2018
Ep. 10: Return on Safety with EHS on Tap [Bonus Episode]
Jul 25, 2018
Ep. 9: Work-Life Balance and Safety
Jul 06, 2018
Ep. 8: New Hire Safety Training Tips
Jun 01, 2018
Ep. 7: Put Safety Technology to Work
Apr 18, 2018
Ep. 6: Safety Myths Debunked!
Mar 15, 2018
Ep. 5: Home Safe and Sound: Finck Supported Living Services
Feb 22, 2018
Ep. 4: Safety Leadership: More Than a Checklist
Jan 18, 2018
Ep. 3: Ice, Ice Baby: Winter Driving Tips with MoDOT
Dec 13, 2017
Ep. 2: Dig Rite: No Shortcuts to Safety
Nov 16, 2017
Ep. 1: Wild About Workplace Safety: How the Saint Louis Zoo Keeps Employees Safe
Sep 18, 2017