Episodes

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...

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...

You've worked hard, delivered results, and never said no, so why haven't you been promoted? In this episode, Brad and Dan pull back the curtain on the unspoken rules of career advancement in construction. They explain why managers promote outcomes, not effort, and how to close the gap between doing great work and actually getting recognized for it. Topics covered: effort vs. impact, building a receipts file of real outcomes, advocating across the organization, handling a 'not yet' with profes...