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!

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 and Joe share their eventful summers since the last episode. If you would like to know more please reach out to Kristen at [email protected] And visit VERO at verodms.com

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 that make this city and race incredible. But first, Safety Management Group Vice President, Ron Hanson stops in to share SMG’s involvement at the IMS through the years. Please enjoy the Greatest Spectacle in Podcasting! Doug’s walk out music - “Back Home Again In Indiana” sang by Jim Cornelison

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 Who - “Join Together”

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 questions please email her at [email protected] Julie’s walk out music- “Safety Dance” - Men Without Hats

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 spotlights the Philanthropy team at Safety Management Group and the great work that they do. As Randy mentions, episode 6 will be with Julie Alexander, Director of General Industry for Indiana OSHA and the Whistle Blower Investigation Unit. If you have any specific questions you’d like asked, then please send them to Randy ([email protected]) or Joe ([email protected]) by Thursday March 28th. Enjoy! Joe’s walk out music - “Shining Star”- Earth, Wind, & Fire

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) that require teamwork mixed with creativity. But before that, Randy spotlights Safety Management Group’s recruiting team and the incredible services they provide! Neil’s walk out music - “I’m So Tired” The Beatles

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 “Don’t Be A Spectator.” If you would like to contact Trey please reach out at [email protected] Trey’s walk out music - “Simple” Floridia Georgia Line

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 pharmaceutical, construction, chemical, utilities, and general industries in leadership aspects and occupational safety and health coaching. If you or your company would like to contact Mark, please email him at [email protected] Mark’s walk out music - “Something to Talk About” - Bonnie Raitt

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 strategic development and implementation of global safety behavioral/cultural programs and the company’s process safety direction, with majority focus on manufacturing operations. Randy and Tony jump right in, touching on building a stronger safety culture through leadership, how behavior influences safety performance, and words of wisdom for younger safety professionals. Please subscribe and share! Tony’s walk out music - “Drowns The Whiskey”-Jason Aldean

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 Randy as he takes a deeper dive into discussing how safety professionals and company leaders are making progress on their safety journey and attempts to influence and achieve a safety culture through coaching, mentoring and the implementation of effective programs.