In this episode of the Building PA podcast, co-hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin welcome Kathy Freeman, the Senior Director of Operations at Amphibious Medics. Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in safety management, particularly in the construction industry. The discussion centers around the critical topic of managing […]
In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris discuss the evolution and impact of their long-running podcast, with a particular focus on their popular safety episodes. To continue the educational safety content from June’s National Safety Month, they invite Darren Rech to share additional safety resources. They underscore the importance […]
On the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Makenzie Daniel, a sophomore majoring in safety science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Makenzie recounts her path into the construction sector, emphasizing her achievements such as earning a spot on the […]
In the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Larissa Llewellyn of Pioneer Construction to explore the world of trenching and excavation. Larissa provides valuable insights into the criticality of pre-dig background checks and navigates through the industry’s safety challenges […]
In the most recent episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Frank Baxter from Construction Risk Partners, to discuss elevating safety initiatives. Baxter stresses the crucial role of senior management’s dedication to safety, underscoring the importance of leading by example, active engagement, […]
While the hazards faced in construction are in some ways similar to those in other industries, there are some unique issues that safety professionals and contractors must consider. In our ongoing pursuit to educate and inform professionals in the construction industry about safety on the job site and in the […]