Illusion of Safety Podcast

The data is pretty clear ?????? The Safety 2025 Conference and Expo from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is still a few months away but we're already getting excited! Last year's event was SOLD OUT so register at safety.assp.org! Allison Short, MS, CSP, CIT, Joshua Russell, CSP and Gabe Encarnacion (yep, the whole Illusion of Safety Podcast crew) can hardly wait to meet up with their safety pro friends, familiar and new! Will there be information, connection, and inspiration? Yes. Will there be shenanigans? Also yes. Sign up and we'll see you July 22-24 in Orlando, FL! #safety2025 #funhashtagcomingsoon

Can curiosity really improve workplace safety? Tune in to our latest episode with Brad Green MS, CSP, OHST, CHST, where he, Joshua, Gabe, and Allison explore how how asking questions can foster a better understanding and care for others. #Curiosity #IOSafety #IOSafetypodcast

Being curious is alright, alright, alright.... ...or not...wait...is it ok to be curious? Being curious takes more time, but it can lead to deeper understanding of a situation, an organization, and especially people. Brad Green MS, CSP, OHST, CHST has seen how curiosity can serve you well both personally and professionally, so how do you develop that curiosity and use it in a helpful way? Buckle up for a fun and passionate conversation about curiosity with Brad, Allison Short, MS, CSP, CIT, Joshua Russell, CSP, and Gabe Encarnacion on this episode of the Illusion of Safety Podcast, available now wherever you like to get your podcast content (except maybe in space...haven't gotten the signal out that far yet). #curiosity #thatdarncat #professionalgrowth

Who's excited?! ?????? So much great stuff to look forward to! - Fantastic educational sessions - Enriching networking events - Inspiration and motivation from fellow safety pros Allison Short, MS, CSP, CIT, Joshua Russell, CSP, and Gabe Encarnacion can't wait to be there (Illusion of Safety Podcast meetup? Heck yeah!). Sign up and we'll see you in Orlando!

?? Have you ever felt torn between being professional and being yourself at work? In our latest episode, Abby Holovach, MS, CHMM, CSP, REM joins Allison, Gabe, and Joshua, to share her insights on how she's navigated expectations for "professionalism" and to define what truly matters at work. Tune in for some laughs and valuable lessons!

And by "professional" you mean... ??♂??????? We talk about being safety professionals, but what does the "professional" part of that mean? When we think of other careers--doctors, firefighters, circus clowns--we generally know what it means to be professional when doing the work. But for folks in Safety, that might look different depending on the situation. Confusing? That's why we invited Abby Holovach, MS, CHMM, CSP, REM on the Illusion of Safety Podcast to explore what it means to be more professional in safety, regardless of whether you're wearing work boots or sneakers (better bring your sneaker A-game when Joshua Russell, CSP is around!) Join Allison, Josh, Gabe, and Abby as they professionally(?) talk about what being professional might look like in safety...both now and in the future! #safetyprofession #pro #bemoreprofessional

HR and Safety... we are more alike than we think! Join Allison Short, MS, CSP, CIT, Joshua Russell, CSP, and Gabe Encarnacion as we chat with Jamie Jackson, the Chief Meme Officer and our new HR Bestie! We talk all things HR & Safety: ADA accomodations, workplace culture, psychological safety.. the list goes on. Don't miss the laughs and insights! #HRBesties #IOSafetypodcast

Can't we all just get along? At the end of the day, it's about helping people, right? Maybe it's not that simple...but it should be! Allison, Joshua, and Gabe welcome Jamie Jackson, co-host of the HR Besties Podcast to spill the beans on why there can be tension between Safety and Human Resources and what we can do to work together to improve the workplace. This the episode shows that "talking with HR" doesn't have to be scary, so tune in to the Illusion of Safety Podcast and learn how Safety and HR can work together for the good of all! #letsbebesties #humanresources #safety

Excited to share a clip from our latest episode featuring Ahsan Manji, a fresh face in the safety profession! Join Allison, Joshua, and Gabe, in the conversation with Ahsan, to learn more about his journey, insights, and the importance of building relationships in safety. A must-listen for aspiring safety pros! #SafetyProfession #PublicHealth #Mentorship #IOSafety

OK, OK...we know the Illusion of Safety Podcast crew aren't exactly newbies... But there are plenty of people coming into the Safety profession who are! Allison, Joshua, and Gabe chat with Ahsan Manji who is fairly new in his Safety career and is ready to make an impact. Starting out in Safety can be intimidating and overwhelming, which is why it's so important for people in the safety community--seasoned pros and new pros alike--to help one another and contribute in order to keep advancing the field. Check out this episode on your favorite podcast platform or check out our website on iosafetypodcast.com! #newinsafety #safetyprofession #safetycareer