What's The Hazard

How can a day at the ballpark teach you everything you need to know about safety? In this episode of What's the Hazard, host Doug Fletcher sits down with Marc McClure of Riskill to explore ho...

Fortune favors the prepared!The Midwest Misfits aren’t just a name—they're the real deal. On this episode of What’s the Hazard, host Doug Fletcher goes behind the scenes with Nate, Cody, and ...

On this episode of What’s the Hazard, legal expert Justin High (partner at High & Younes) gives safety professionals a roadmap for:Workers’ Comp Basics: No-fault coverage vs. full persona...

Doug welcomes Jason McMeen, a sales manager with Rockford Systems, to the program today. Learn how effective machine guarding, including light curtains and two-hand control, keeps production ...

Doug welcomes Abbey Cherney, a safety manager with Airlite Plastics, to the program today. The two have an eye-opening conversation about creating a strong safety culture. In this 2025 episod...

In this episode of What's The Hazard, Doug welcomes Jeff Lucas, the Director of Safety at a large local manufacturing facility, to discuss his journey into the world of safety and food proces...

Does your safety program have a clear and well communicated mission?Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel free to...

Doug is joined by Matt Thurlby (OSHA Area Director), Casey Lenners (Sampson Construction), Alex Rourke (White Castle Roofing), & Ezra Schlecht (Marsh McClennan Agency) for this special li...

Doug welcomes Kody Hoover to the program today, sharing how you can utilize technology to get out and keep working on the floor!Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf ...

Ben Thornburg, Drake Williams Steel, joins Doug on the program today. If there's one take away from this episode it's that, "A.I. won't take your job. People that USE artificial intelligence ...

"It's time to commit!" Doug welcomes Jay Miralles to the program today. Jay shares valuable information regarding the 50 Mile March, along with regaling Doug with stories full of inspiration....

You're NOT prepared! And Doug welcomes Mike & Jason to the program today to share why.Find out more about what Stronghold can do for you:By website: www.shprep.comContact Jason: jcvitanov...

Doug welcomes Dr. Mark Jones to the program. Today, Dr. Jones is here to share the secrets to a safe workplace. Get a notepad ready because this episode is packed with useful information!Dr. ...

Doug welcomes Anthony Blake & Ezra Schlecht to the program today. The three share some safety horror stories as well as giving companies options to optimize their safety protocols. Anthon...

Doug welcomes Nate Spath, Cody Brdicko, & Ryan Loewenstein to the program today. They are here to talk about all the things you and I can't! "Be a Misfit; Be a Student of the Craft!"Midwe...

Doug welcomes Jill & Dustin Talacko, with Talacko Safety Solutions, to the program today. The topic of conversation: preparedness!Jill & Dustin can be reached at: talackosafetyso...

Doug welcomes Marc McClure (Riskill) and Mandy Gruhlkey (The Advocates Law Firm) to the program today. Marc is here to show a revolutionary idea for the safety world: Augmented Reality!Marc c...

Doug welcomes Pete Susca, with OpX Safety, back to the program today. Pete emphasizes leadership and operational excellence, "When the light bulb goes on!"Doug Fletcher can be reached at ...

Doug welcomes Ezra Schlecht, with Marsh McLennan Agency, back to the program today to share some OSHA inspection and other safety pet peeves. Remember, Common Sense isn't always Common.To lea...

Doug welcomes Mark Hasebroock, with Dundee Venture Capital, to the program today. "Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center."Mark Hasebroock can be reached at...

Doug welcomes Mark Damon, with Damon Fall Protection, to the program today. Some shocking information can be found in this episode. When it comes to fall safety, always examine prevention ver...

Doug signs on for a little bonus episode to inform you about some updates that he finds important. Ben Honig joins the program as well.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety...

Doug welcomes District Safety Manager with Kiewit Fire & Sprinkler Group, Ben Honig, back to the program this week. He's here to talk about supporting the front line when it comes to safe...

OSHA attorney with Ogletree Deakin, Michael Rubin, talks about your rights. "Better Call Michael!"Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like...

Doug welcomes long time friend and wellness "expert," Aaron Cerrone to the program today. Aaron is here to talk about adding mental and metabolic health to your safety program.Doug Fletcher c...

Doug welcomes Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Manager, Joe Oswalt to the program today. Weather it's at a construction site or in an office, safety matters to every occupation.Joe can be be...

Doug welcomes Executive Director of the VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association), Chris Williams to the program today. Chris is here to discuss the relentless pursuit of ...

Doug welcomes Corporate Safety Director, Todd Longenecker to the program today. Todd's with Commonwealth Electric, and today the pair discuss how electrical safety is more than just safety!To...

Shane Unger & Jacob Whitney, of Safety Compliance LLC, join Doug on the program today to talk about addressing customer needs!Shane Unger can be reached at shaneunger@gmail.comJacob Whitn...

MakeUSafe's live event recorded in Des Moines Iowa.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel free to reach out via email o...

Doug welcomes Linden Terpstra to the program today. She's here to talk to us about her company, EHS Support Source. Tune in to hear how Linden's company could help you find the right Environm...

Doug welcomes former infantry man turned safety man, Ezra Schlecht to the program. The two want to wish a very happy birthday to the Corps. And due to the occasion, Doug has some Veterans Day...

Chris and Doug talk about how and why we train employees.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel free to reach out via e...

Doug welcomes structural business production & risk manager, Mark Cain to the program today. Mark, with Drake-Williams Steel, talks about "Safe" production and how being in operations cha...

Today, Doug welcomes back What's the Hazard hall of famer, Aaron Cerrone back to the show. It's been awhile since Aaron was on the show, but these two long time friends don't skip a beat with...

Doug meets a new friend today, please welcome, ASSP Region 5 VP and former OSHA inspector turned professor, Todd Loushine to the program. Safety matters, and according to Todd, the best way t...

Doug welcomes good friend, Region VII Labor Liaison & CAS, Brian Wood to the program. Today's conversation ranges from heat illness and on-site consultation to what football teams Doug an...

Doug welcomes Erin Aliano to today's program to share how change management can impact safety standards for the better, with 4 - Leaf Solutions LLC. All it takes is faith, hope, love, & l...

Doug welcomes John Thiem to today's program to share his wild journey of Workplace Safety. It seems as though he's experienced a little bit of everything along the way, whether he wanted to o...

Brian Moore and Randy Stevenson of Baird Holm Law Firm clear up some common misconceptins!Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to addr...

Today Doug is joined by friend of the show Jim Cover with NDOL Onsite Consultation to discuss some new updates to OSHA's regulations and practices.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletche...

Marc and his daughter (and handler) Katelyn Shears talk about what "real training" looks like.........and Marc updates Doug on the latest NFPA 70E.Contact Marc at: marc@riskill.net or find ou...

Ben Honig talks to Doug about coming up in Kiewit's safety group.  For more information visit https://workingathlete.com/Use Promo Code is: “internalPPE” for 25% off your first orde...

Doug is joined by Kelvin Thurman of Great Plains ASSP and Andy Wetjen from Protective Industrial Products (PIP) to talk all the new updates in PPE including hard hats, protective gloves, and ...

Today Doug is joined by Jay Miralles, Co-founder and CEO of the 50 Mile March, a foundation developed to raise funds and awareness for Homeless Veterans & Veterans with Mental Health Chal...

Dave joins Doug to talk about his life, safety training, and the 50,000 students he's had over the years.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd li...

Brenda talks with Doug about membership, networking, and her first 10 years as a safety professional.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like D...

Conversations about service with Aaro Cerrone, Chris Bryant, and Doug.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel free to re...

Today Doug is joined by new sponsors of the show, Brett and Brandon Hegge of PML Construction. The guys discuss measures they use on the jobsite to make sure everything continues to run smoot...

Doug opine's about compliance fatigue and balancing capacities with prevention.Doug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel f...