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Safety Unleashed Podcast

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by Andrew Collins and Chris Maise

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20 episodes

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Industry professional podcast discussing the occupational workforce culture from construction, oil and gas, railroad, amusement parks and more.

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1/6/2026

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April 14, 2026

Workplace Safety Biography Of The Co-Hosts - Episode 18

<div class="flex h-svh w-screen flex-col"> <div class="relative z-0 flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1"> <div class="relative flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1"> <div class= "@container/main relative flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col -translate-y-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)/2)] pt-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)/2)]"> <div class= "@w-sm/main:[scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] touch:[scrollbar-width:none] relative flex min-h-0 min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col [scrollbar-gutter:stable] not-print:overflow-x-clip not-print:overflow-y-auto scroll-pt-(--header-height) [--sticky-padding-top:var(--header-height)] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px]" data-scroll-root=""> <main id="main" class="min-h-0 flex-1"> <div id="thread" class="group/thread flex flex-col min-h-full"> <div class= "composer-parent flex flex-1 flex-col focus-visible:outline-0" role="presentation"> <div class= "relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex"> <div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <article class= "text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:811df8f7-7ea6-43ff-97ac-9774b1cc99fa-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> <div class= "text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" tabindex="-1"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "ba39cf7c-db64-4461-bc4b-bece119974af" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-5-3"> <div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> What happens when two safety professionals with very different backgrounds sit down and compare the paths that brought them into the industry? In this episode of Safety Unleashed, Chris and Drew step away from procedures and regulations to talk about something just as important: the real journeys that shape safety professionals. From growing up in the swamps of South Louisiana to working NASCAR pit crews, railroads, refineries, and heavy construction, both hosts share the experiences that ultimately led them into the world of health, safety, and environmental leadership. Chris reflects on a childhood built around hard work in commercial fishing, construction, and the industrial sector. Along the way, he moved through inspection work, quality control, rail operations, environmental response, and radiation safety before eventually becoming a safety director. Each step gave him a deeper understanding of how safety, quality, and production must work together. Drew shares a very different path that started along the beaches of North Carolina. From cleaning fish at the docks and cooking in restaurants to traveling with NASCAR teams and working pit road during races, his career eventually transitioned into industrial hygiene, safety training, and leadership roles across industrial and petrochemical environments. Throughout the conversation, the hosts explain why they created Safety Unleashed in the first place. The goal is simple: give people in the trades, construction, and industrial industries a place to learn about safety in a way that feels real, practical, and grounded in experience. You will learn how to: • Understand how different career paths lead into the safety profession • See how hands on industry experience shapes better safety leadership • Recognize the connection between safety, quality, and production • Appreciate the value of learning from multiple industries and environments • Build a mindset that supports safety culture across teams and organizations This episode sets the stage for the conversations to come. Chris and Drew make it clear that Safety Unleashed will not just focus on rules and compliance. It will highlight real stories, lessons learned, and the shared responsibility everyone has in building stronger safety cultures. Whether you work in construction, rail, petrochemical, environmental response, or another high risk industry, this podcast is about understanding the realities of the job and helping people go home safe at the end of the day. Show Tags Safety Unleashed podcast, workplace safety, safety culture, HSE professionals, industrial safety, construction safety, occupational health and safety, safety leadership, safety careers, environmental health and safety, refinery safety, railroad safety, safety management, industrial hygiene, safety training </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div id="thread-bottom-container" class= "sticky bottom-0 group/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white/20 md:dark:border-transparent print:hidden content-fade single-line"> <div class= "-mt-4 text-token-text-secondary relative w-full overflow-hidden text-center text-xs [view-transition-name:var(--vt-disclaimer)] md:px-[60px]"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div>

April 7, 2026

Workplace Safety Maritime and Shipping - Episode 17

<div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <article class= "text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:47b1445b-1090-4e5d-8a14-0f0b919ffad7-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> <div class= "text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" tabindex="-1"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "626db812-e9ea-4d57-869d-5bd4be629570" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-5-3"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> What does it take to safely operate one of the busiest transportation highways in the world — the Mississippi River? In this episode of Safety Unleashed, Drew and Chris dive into the demanding world of maritime and waterfront operations, covering barge work, shipbuilding, dock operations, and vessel traffic along major waterways. Drawing from their own experiences working around marine environments, they explore the hazards many people never see — from powerful river currents and moving vessels to confined cargo spaces and mooring lines under extreme tension. The conversation breaks down the complex safety challenges involved in working around ships, barges, docks, and ports where heavy equipment, elevated work surfaces, hot work, and environmental hazards all intersect. Chris shares firsthand stories of boarding vessels in motion, inspecting cargo holds deep inside ships, and navigating the unpredictable conditions workers face when operating along the Mississippi River. From snapback zones and line-of-fire hazards to personal flotation devices, rescue planning, and Coast Guard oversight, this discussion highlights how maritime safety requires constant situational awareness and preparation. The hosts also explore how ports move massive volumes of grain, fuel, steel, and petrochemicals every day — making river traffic one of the most important supply chains in North America. If you've ever wondered how ships safely move cargo through powerful river currents, tie off at busy ports, or undergo repairs in dry dock — this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for the safety systems required to make it all possible. You'll learn how to: Understand the unique safety hazards involved in barge operations, dock work, and shipbuilding Recognize the dangers of mooring line snapback zones and line-of-fire hazards See how confined spaces, cargo holds, and ballast tanks create complex safety challenges Identify why personal flotation devices, lighting, and communication are critical when working over water Understand how weather, river current, and vessel movement change working conditions in real time From ship inspections and confined space entry to port operations and maritime rescue planning, Drew and Chris explore how safety professionals approach one of the most dynamic and high-risk environments in industry. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div>

March 31, 2026

Workplace Safety Amusement and Entertainment Venues - Episode 16

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