How Caterpillar is Paving Stronger Safety Cultures
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Release Date: 03/10/2026
Ready Mix Round Table, Part 2
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
In the second half of a two-part discussion, Ozinga co-workers Mick Jansey (ready mix driver), Caleb Callaway (safety trainer) and Bill Cheeks (safety manager) speak with Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer about how safety culture has improved over the years, the tech upgrades that have assisted that process and what exactly makes a top driver. Plus, obstacles and near-misses they’ve encountered in their respective careers. If you missed Part 1, make sure to go back in our feed and check out that conversation as well. Full video of this conversation can be found at Follow Adam...
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Identifying Aches vs. Injuries, via The Chicago Fix
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
With over two decades of experience providing medical care to athletes of all stripes, Dr. Sargon Benjamin Odisho founded The Chicago Fix in 2016, combining chiropractic care, physical therapy, sports rehab and other services. But what sets Dr. Odisho's company apart is its mobile unit, which allows him to provide worksite wellness and on-the-job care in industries like construction, which is how he began working with Ozinga in 2022. His expertise -- partnered with equipment on the bus -- has led to significant efficiency improvements and less injuries. During today's conversation, led by...
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Ready Mix Round Table, Part 1
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
In the first half of a two-part discussion, Ozinga co-workers Mick Jansey (ready mix driver), Caleb Callaway (safety trainer) and Bill Cheeks (safety manager) speak with Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer about creating stability in an unstable environment, with a day-to-day schedule that’s constantly changing. With 65+ years combined industry experience between them as drivers, they’ll also educate us on what new hires should expect in their line of work, and how attitude, work ethic and a safety-focused mindset lead to success. Full video of this conversation can be found...
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How Caterpillar is Paving Stronger Safety Cultures
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
As the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar knows a thing or two about safety, which led to the eventual creation of Caterpillar Safety Services, helping companies — especially those in heavy industry — reduce serious injuries and fatalities through intentional, top-to-bottom cooperation amongst departments. Shae Birkey, the company’s Safety Culture and Leadership Advisor, accomplishes this through educating supervisors on positive accountability practices, and supporting leaders in being visibly committed to improving their safety culture overall. Today,...
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Why BIOKINETIX Urges “Prehab, Not Rehab” for Industrial Athletes
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Since 2004, BIOKINETIX has been using their expertise in kinesiology, sports medicine and occupational health to develop preventative programs and create better work environments for risk-prone industries like manufacturing, utilities and construction. Joined today by Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer, BIOKINETIX founder and president Jon Kabance and prevention project manager Farence Rogers break down their process, and the results they’ve seen for Ozinga’s “industrial athletes.” Follow Adam Pummer: Follow Jon Kabance, RKT: Follow Farence Rogers, CPT: Connect with...
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Injuries That Echo: Life After 12,500 Volts
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
In 1992, working as an industrial electrician, Gary Norland came in contact with a live power line, sending 12,000+ volts through him instantly. Sustaining electrical burns over more than a third of his body, and undergoing 60+ surgeries, Gary now tours the country presenting safety workshops and inspiring a new generation of tradespeople to always be aware of what cutting corners can cost. Gary’s wife Jeanne also joins him for these speaking engagements, detailing the ripple effects that an accident can have on one’s family, their co-workers and their community. After their recent...
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The Realities of Railroad Safety with James Kornas
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Thanks both to improvements in technology and sustained, intentional safety protocols, the railroad industry has lowered employee fatalities by 94% in the last four decades. But, what had to happen for these changes come to fruition? In conversation this week with Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer, James Kornas — Executive VP of Ozinga Rail — walks us through the lingo and logistics of railroad safety, and the evolution of a nearly-200 year industry. Full video on YouTube: Follow James Kornas: Follow Adam Pummer: Connect with Ozinga: -- Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a...
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Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Making the Call
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Ozinga’s Monday morning safety call — attended by hundreds of co-workers, from owners to the frontlines — has led to a nearly 40% reduction in incident claims this year alone. Today, Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer -- along with Chad Herst, Executive Vice President of Ozinga Chicago, and Director of Safety and Compliance at Ozinga, Jeff Emrick -- discuss implementing this approach, and how strategies like this can have positive effects, company-wide. Follow Chad Herst: Follow Jeff Emrick: Follow Adam Pummer: Connect with Ozinga: -- Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a...
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How Communication Saves Lives with Jim Sibley
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Because communication is a vital component to safety, Ozinga comms and public affairs director Jim Sibley and his team are a key part in helping deliver pertinent information to job sites — and the company at large — clearly and concisely. With over 35 years experience in his field, Jim brings to the table a strategic approach to messaging, whether through media relations, crisis management or any type of information that needs to be spread and understood. Today, with Ozinga health and safety VP Adam Pummer, he’ll walk us through some of these approaches and how implementing them has...
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OSHA’s Here, Now What? with John Newquist
Chasing Zero: An Ozinga Safety Podcast
Over 50,000 people trained. That’s the incredible reach of John Newquist, former assistant regional administrator for OSHA. With over 30 years experience as a certified safety professional, he continues to help the industry by offering study guides and daily quizzes online at no cost. These efforts, as we’ll learn today, have literally changed lives — for example, when a student halfway around the world using John’s methods became the first-ever CSP in their home country. Today, John sits down with Ozinga Safety Training Manager Steve Lindley to offer an education on OSHA inspections,...
info_outlineAs the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar knows a thing or two about safety, which led to the eventual creation of Caterpillar Safety Services, helping companies — especially those in heavy industry — reduce serious injuries and fatalities through intentional, top-to-bottom cooperation amongst departments. Shae Birkey, the company’s Safety Culture and Leadership Advisor, accomplishes this through educating supervisors on positive accountability practices, and supporting leaders in being visibly committed to improving their safety culture overall. Today, in conversation with Ozinga Health & Safety VP Adam Pummer, Shae explains how to embed accountability for safety at every level — from the job site to the C-suite.
Follow Adam Pummer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-pummer-csp-asp-chst-943835a/
Follow Shae Birkey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shae-birkey-ms-csp-44075028/
More info on Caterpillar Safety Service: http://cat.com/safety
Connect with Ozinga: http://ozinga.com
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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Each episode of Chasing Zero explores the real stories, strategies and innovations that drive us toward one powerful goal: Zero incidents and zero injuries.