Vine to Zero

Nov 20 2019
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Safety Management Group, a leader and partner in the area of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Consulting since 1991, is excited to present our podcast “Vine to Zero”! Join SMG’s President, Randy Gieseking, as he takes a deeper dive into discussing how safety professionals and company leaders are making progress on their safety journeys and attempt to influence and achieve a safety culture through coaching, mentoring and the implementation of effective programs.

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10. Jarrod Wachter - “Protect Your People”

Nov 20 2019 45 mins  
Today, Randy sits down with Jarrod Wachter! Jarrod is the COO of Area Wide Protective (AWP), the nation’s leading traffic control and job site protection companies. They discuss specific hazards associated with people in this field, specialty traffic set ups, and the massive impact of distracted driving. Enjoy!

9. Kristen DuHack - “VERO..The New Kids On The Block”

Oct 06 2019 45 mins  
The “Vine to Zero” makes it’s triumphant return with big news! Randy sits down with one of Safety Management Group’s own, Kristen DuHack, Account Manager of the new data management system, VERO. VERO is a fully customizable system assisting clients in managing safety orientation, work hours, recording incidents, disseminating information, and much more! Before that, Randy a

8. Doug Boles - “Is It May Yet?”

May 05 2019 52 mins  
It’s May in Indianapolis and that means one thing, the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500! The Vine to Zero is thrilled to have the president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Doug Boles, sit down and share in this electric and exciting time of year. Doug and Randy touch on the ever evolving safety of guests and drivers, the magnitude of events at this level, and traditions

7. Scott Grimes - “Together We Can Make An Impact”

Apr 21 2019 63 mins  
The Vine is alive and well as Randy sits down with Scott Grimes. Scott is the Executive director for the Coalition of Construction Safety (CCS), a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, IN dedicated to keeping job sites free of incidents and illnesses. Scott is tasked with the leadership and strategic planning, event and membership management. Scott’s walk out music - The

6. Julie Alexander - “Inside Indiana OSHA”

Apr 07 2019 61 mins  
Julie Alexander, Indiana OSHA Director for General Industry and director of the Whistleblower Investigation Unit, joins Randy this week on the “Vine to Zero”! Julie and Randy swap some stories from the field then Julie shares information on OSHA visits, 2018 incident summary, and new developments from both Indiana and Federal OSHA. If you would like to follow up with any questi

5. Joe Clady - “Respecting The Shovel”

Mar 24 2019 64 mins  
This week on the “Vine to Zero”, Randy invites Safety Management Group associate and “Vine to Zero” producer, Joe Clady to sit on a different side of the table to get some dialogue going about their shared connections, the story of the podcast, and past experiences that shine light on the difficult as well as grim truths to being a safety professional. Before that, Randy sp

4. Neil Stinnett - “Stuff That Keeps Me Up At Night”

Mar 10 2019 57 mins  
This week on the “Vine to Zero”, Randy sits down with Neil Stinnett! Neil is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety for a large health care organization in Indianapolis. Randy and Neil discuss the safety professional’s role in a health care setting, the joint commission and the accreditation process, and health care specific hazards (such as vibration, fire, and dust

3. Trey McLaughlin - “Don’t Be A Spectator”

Feb 25 2019 56 mins  
Randy keeps the safety conversation rolling on the “Vine to Zero” with Trey McLaughlin! Trey works with Bowen Engineering as their safety director and has 18+ years in the construction industry. Randy and Trey touch on Trey’s past, advice for successful approach on a job site, the unique safety considerations in the utility industry, and a program Trey implemented called “D

2. Mark Steinhofer - “The Lost Art of Human Interaction”

Feb 10 2019 62 mins  
Episode 2 is here! Randy sits down with business partner, Mark Steinhofer, to touch on generational leadership, how to build a healthy rapport on a job site, and the difference between traditional and untraditional teaching. Since becoming a part of Safety Management Group in 2000, Mark has managed safety advisors and worked with a multitude of diverse clients within the pharmaceut

1. Tony Sykes - “Reflections”

Jan 27 2019 58 mins  
It’s the first episode of Safety Management Group’s podcast, “Vine to Zero”, and who better to sit down with SMG’s president, Randy Gieseking, than his former boss and mentor, Tony Sykes. Tony currently serves as a senior HSE consultant for Eli Lilly and Company's Global HSE organization, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. His main responsibilities include leading the stra