Barry Bottino

Illinois

Co-Founder at Prairie State Pigskin

Co-founder, @PSPigskin, your favorite Illinois FCS website. Story tips: [email protected]. Previous: @NWHPreps

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Articles

‘Selling’ safety to the front line

1 month ago | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Barry Bottino

Home » ‘Selling’ safety to the front line Frontline workers make organizations go. And safety and health professionals make sure those people stay safe on the job – but safety pros can’t have eyes everywhere. That’s where “selling” safety to the front line comes in. How can safety pros get the support they need? Last year, we asked four experts to weigh in about “selling” safety to leadership.
Forklift safety: Test your knowledge

1 month ago | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Barry Bottino

Forklifts are used in many industries, including warehousing, manufacturing and construction. Although they can make work more efficient, they’re not without hazards. Forklift-related incidents “can be prevented by following safe practices and ensuring that workers are properly trained,” OSHA saysThink you know forklift safety? To mark the 12th annual National Forklift Safety Day, which takes place June 10, we’ve put together a quiz to test your knowledge. Good luck!
Understanding the Nursing Code of Ethics

1 month ago | nurse.com | Barry Bottino

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics is a foundational guide for nurses. It outlines the ethical principles underpinning nursing practice and provides a framework for making ethical decisions and upholding the integrity of the profession. In January 2025, the ANA released a revised version of the Code of Ethics to reflect today's complex healthcare environment.
On the Safe Side podcast Episode 62: Fatigue in construction

2 months ago | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Kevin Druley |Alan Ferguson |Barry Bottino

Carl Heinlein, senior safety consultant at the American Contractors Insurance Group, joins us to discuss the impacts of fatigue on construction workers. We also discuss content from the April issue of Safety+Health. This episode is sponsored by Miller Fall Protection. Learn more about them at automation.honeywell.com/Don’t miss the next one: Sign up to be notified in an email about each new “On the Safe Side” podcast episode.
Safety at work: The first 90 days

Mar 23, 2025 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Barry Bottino

Key pointsIn 2021 and 2022, nearly 278,000 employees experienced an incident that resulted in days away from work in their first 90 days on the job. Explaining work requirements and their associated risks in job postings and asking safety-related questions during the interviewprocess sends the message that worker safety is a priority.
On the Safe Side podcast Episode 61: Top habits of safety pros and our 5-year anniversary

Mar 13, 2025 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Kevin Druley |Alan Ferguson |Barry Bottino

Home » On the Safe Side podcast Episode 61: Top habits of safety pros and our 5-year anniversaryResources On the Safe Side Podcasts National Safety Council NSC Safety Congress & Expo Safety professionals Jason Kunz, keynote speaker at the NSC Spring Safety Congress & Expo (set for April 24-25 in Charlotte, N.C.), joins the podcast to discuss habits of highly effective safety pros.
Hello, spring!

Feb 14, 2025 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Barry Bottino

Home » Hello, spring!Home and Community Safety & HealthWellnessSleepNutritionHoliday safetyCover storiesExerciseArticles mentioned in FSH Instagram posts Allergies Exercise Health and Wellness Healthy aging Healthy eating Hydration Seasonal safety Smoking Sun protection Sun safety Tobacco wellness For plants and wildlife, spring is a time of renewal after a long winter.
On the Safe Side podcast Episode 60: Adoption of new safety technology

Feb 13, 2025 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Kevin Druley |Alan Ferguson |Barry Bottino

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each month, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses important safety topics, and interviews leading voices in the profession. Kate Crawford, senior research manager for Workplace Safety Programs at the National Safety Council, joins the podcast to discuss tips and guidance on adopting new safety technologies in the “Five Questions With …” segment.
‘Selling’ safety to leadership

Nov 24, 2024 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Barry Bottino

Home » ‘Selling’ safety to leadershipSafety program management culture Safety profession Safety professionals Safety program management Safety and health professionals know that to accomplish their goal of protecting workers, they need the support of senior leadership. That support can come in the form of actively backing safety training efforts, communicating about the benefits of safety, budgetary support and more. But how can safety pros secure it? .
On the Safe Side podcast Episode 57: Post-disaster worker safety and combustible dust

Nov 14, 2024 | safetyandhealthmagazine.com | Kevin Druley |Alan Ferguson |Barry Bottino

We discuss content from the November issue of Safety+Health, including a feature story about combustible dust. Also, Eric Persaud, a health scientist with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Worker Training Program, joins the podcast to discuss the safety concerns for workers after a natural disaster in the “Five Questions With …” segment. This episode is sponsored by SafeStart.