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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 96 - Ed Foulke - Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA
Description: Episode 96 features Ed Foulke, one of the most influential voices in modern occupational safety and a former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. In this conversation, he shares insider perspective on OSHA’s priorities, how enforcement really works, and what separates average safety programs from truly high‑performing ones.
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Core Message
Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. Organizations that excel in safety focus on leadership, culture, and proactive risk reduction—not just checking OSHA boxes.
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Key Points from the Episode
1. OSHA’s Mission and How It Has Evolved
Ed explains that OSHA’s core mission hasn...