Safety Knights Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to The Safety Knights Podcast, where EHS meets real life and safety is about people first, paperwork second.<br /><br />Each episode, host Zach Johnston sits down with safety managers, risk leaders, consultants, and industry veterans to unpack what is really happening on jobsites, in plants, and inside boardrooms when the topic is safety, culture, and risk.<br /></p><p>You will hear honest conversations about careers that did not follow a straight line, what it feels like to be the safety person in high pressure environments, and how to build trust with the field instead of being seen as the person who only says no.<br /><br />Guests share practical ideas on training that actually sticks, measuring more than EMR and TRIR, using tools like microlearning, QR codes, AI, and telematics without losing the human element, and protecting mental health in a profession that is often overlooked until something goes wrong.<br /></p><p>If you are a safety professional, operations leader, or anyone responsible for sending people home safely, this is your roundtable for the protectors of the industry and your new home for real world EHS insight.<br /></p><p>Brought to you by the community at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://safetyknights.com" target="_blank">https://safetyknights.com</a>, the online hub for safety and health professionals who want practical tools, honest conversations, and a stronger safety culture.</p>
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11/11/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Mitch Renfro: Turning Safety Into a Performance Multiplier
<p>Mitch Renfro, a safety professional, shares his journey into safety, impactful moments, and the philosophy of safety as a performance multiplier. He discusses the challenges in safety communication, the future of safety leadership, and the unexpected benefits of safety. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of leading indicators and the investment in safety leadership.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Safety as a Performance Multiplier</li><li>Importance of Leading Indicators</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Philosophy of Safety</li><li>05:58 Impactful Moments in Safety</li><li>12:03 Consulting Experience During COVID</li><li>18:13 Future of Safety Leadership</li><li>23:48 Unexpected Benefits of Safety</li><li>29:58 Misunderstood Belief in Safety<br /><br /><b>Ready to rethink safety? Join our community here:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://safetyknights.com" target="_blank">https://safetyknights.com</a></li></ul>
April 30, 2026
Nate Hertzog: How To Build Safety From The Ground Up
<p>Nate Hertzog, a safety director at Cenvar Roofing and Solar, shares insights on his transition from law enforcement to safety, establishing a safety culture, managing contractors, impactful moments in his safety career, and the use of technology in safety management.<br /><br />The conversation covers a range of topics including:<br /><br />-HRIS integration<br />-Frontline worker experience<br />-Data management<br />-Drone technology for safety inspections<br />-Safety and operations collaboration<br />-AI in safety and so much more!<br /><br />The key takeaways include the importance of employee inclusion, data-driven safety practices, and consideration for the frontline worker experience.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>Workplace safety in construction & roofing</li><li>OSHA compliance strategies</li><li>Building a safety culture</li><li>Leadership in high-risk environments</li><li>Effective safety communication<br /></li></ul><p><b>Chapters</b></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Safety Director Nate Hertzog</li><li>05:59 Establishing Safety Culture at Senvar Roofing and Solar</li><li>13:01 Creating a Positive Safety Culture</li><li>19:57 Impactful Moments in Safety Career</li><li>49:28 AI in Safety and Knowledge Acquisition<br /><p>🔗 Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://safetyknights.com" target="_blank">https://safetyknights.com</a></p></li></ul>
March 20, 2026
Katrina Gilbank: How To Build A Safety Culture People Believe In
<p>Welcome back to The Safety Knights Podcast — the roundtable for protectors of the industry.<br /><br />Katrina Gilbank shares her early career journey, highlighting the impact of her experiences and the importance of leadership support and mentorship. She discusses the implementation of a safety concern reporting tool and the challenges of environmental compliance.<br /><br />Additionally, she addresses the complexity of regulatory compliance and the need for a better approach to safety in the industry.<br /><br />The conversation covers a range of topics including EHS compliance, chemical safety, technology in safety, safety culture, and safety data and metrics.<br /><br />The discussion delves into the importance of compliance with regulations, the management of chemical exposure, the role of technology in safety, the impact of safety culture, the use of safety data and metrics, and the intersection of sustainability and safety.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>People-first approach</li><li>Impact of early career experiences EHS Compliance</li><li>Chemical Safety</li><li>Technology in Safety</li><li>Safety Culture</li><li>Safety Data and Metrics</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Career Journey</li><li>06:03 Implementing Safety Concern Reporting Tool</li><li>28:59 Regulatory Compliance Complexity</li><li>34:15 Chemical Safety and Exposure</li><li>48:44 Safety Metrics and Business Impact</li><li>01:03:50 Sustainability and Safety</li></ul><p></p><p><b>🛡️ Join the community: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.safetyknights.com/join-us" target="_blank"><b>https://www.safetyknights.com/join-us</b></a></p><p></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more conversations from the frontlines of safety</p><p></p><p><b>⚙️ About the Safety Knights Podcast</b></p><p>Every week, we sit down with safety leaders to explore the mindset, frameworks, battle scars, and breakthroughs shaping the EHS profession.</p>
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- What is Safety Knights Podcast?
<p>Welcome to The Safety Knights Podcast, where EHS meets real life and safety is about people first, paperwork second.<br /><br />Each episode, host Zach Johnston sits down with safety managers, risk leaders, consultants, and industry veterans to unpack what is really happening on jobsites, in plants, and inside boardrooms when the topic is safety, culture, and risk.<br /></p><p>You will hear honest conversations about careers that did not follow a straight line, what it feels like to be the safety person in high pressure environments, and how to build trust with the field instead of being seen as the person who only says no.<br /><br />Guests share practical ideas on training that actually sticks, measuring more than EMR and TRIR, using tools like microlearning, QR codes, AI, and telematics without losing the human element, and protecting mental health in a profession that is often overlooked until something goes wrong.<br /></p><p>If you are a safety professional, operations leader, or anyone responsible for sending people home safely, this is your roundtable for the protectors of the industry and your new home for real world EHS insight.<br /></p><p>Brought to you by the community at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://safetyknights.com" target="_blank">https://safetyknights.com</a>, the online hub for safety and health professionals who want practical tools, honest conversations, and a stronger safety culture.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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