In this episode of Climbing the Ladder, the Safety Bros sit down with Jon Ruiz, a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience building businesses, advising executives, and solving complex problems across a wide range of industries. Jon shares his real-world journey into consulting, breaking down what it actually takes to succeed beyond theory, covering leadership under pressure, relationship management, problem-solving, and why being “comfortable being uncomfortable” is a requirement,

In this podcast episode, safety professionals Dan, Brad, and Kevin Goodwin advocate for a systematic and proactive approach to fall protection in the construction industry. They contrast high-level ANSI Z359.2 standards, which provide a comprehensive framework for managed systems, against basic regulatory requirements that often lead to reactive safety measures. The discussion clarifies the distinct roles within a program, specifically differentiating between qualified persons who engineer syste

Construction workers are called occupational athletes, so why aren't they treating their bodies like it? Brad, Dan, and guest Kevin get real about the health habits that are quietly shortening careers in the trades. Sleep, diet, hydration, and movement. It all adds up, and nobody's talking about it enough. Episode Details Brad, Dan, and guest Kevin are done recording a fall protection episode, but nobody wants to leave yet. So they get real about something most safety talks sk...