A personal story about a tragic accident and the scarring consequences from losing a co-worker, friend, brother, and son
09/13/23 • 33 min
On July 16th, 1987, a tragic onsite trenching incident occurred, personally affecting Jeremy’s family, special guest Barry, and many others in their hometown located in west Tennessee. Approximately 35 trenching fatalities occur each year in the U.S., with about two-thirds of those occurring in trenches less than ten feet.
In this episode of The Safety Experts podcast, your hosts Jerome Spear and Jeremy Lancaster is joined by special guest Barry Glisson to share the events of that day to raise awareness on proper work safety precautions, the dangers of onsite trench work, and showcase the importance of employing safety competencies onsite. Jerome speaks with Jeremy and Barry about the importance of proper safety precautions, sharing a deeply personal story about the tragic consequences of working in an excavation or trench without proper protective systems in place.
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Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
On July 16th, 1987, a tragic onsite trenching incident occurred, personally affecting Jeremy’s family, special guest Barry, and many others in their hometown located in west Tennessee. Approximately 35 trenching fatalities occur each year in the U.S., with about two-thirds of those occurring in trenches less than ten feet.
In this episode of The Safety Experts podcast, your hosts Jerome Spear and Jeremy Lancaster is joined by special guest Barry Glisson to share the events of that day to raise awareness on proper work safety precautions, the dangers of onsite trench work, and showcase the importance of employing safety competencies onsite. Jerome speaks with Jeremy and Barry about the importance of proper safety precautions, sharing a deeply personal story about the tragic consequences of working in an excavation or trench without proper protective systems in place.
Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, and sign up for our newsletter.
Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company
Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
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A leap of faith…or is it?
This year, J.E. Spear transformed into Spear & Lancaster, as Jerome welcomed Jeremy to the team. For some, that career change would be considered a leap of faith...but is that really the case?
Welcome to the very first episode of The Safety Experts podcast with your hosts, Jerome Spear and Jeremy Lancaster. To kick off the podcast, Jerome speaks with Jeremy and his wife, Letti Lancaster, as they discuss taking leaps of faith. Jerome, Jeremy, and Letti share how their Christian faith has impacted their lives and careers, and the importance of incorporating faith into decision-making.
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Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
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Digging In With Doug: Expert Consultation on Crane Incidents
Crane accidents are usually highly visible, commonly tragic incidents. These incidents are preventable if the right measures and considerations are taken beforehand.
In the third episode of The Safety Experts by Spear & Lancaster, Jeremy and Jerome are joined by Doug Smith, crane safety expert with a lifetime of experience with mobile cranes and riggings. Jerome and Jeremy pose crane-related questions, including asking Doug to analyze several crane accidents and what likely went wrong.
Follow along with Jerome, Jeremy, and Doug using the resources below:
Crane Accident #1:
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/2-injured-in-crane-collapse-at-amazon-construction-site-in-westchester-county/ - CBS New York
https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/deadly-crane-collapse-york-city-36750975 - ABC New York
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/giant-red-crane-collapse-injures-2-at-ny-amazon-warehouse/4160416/ - NBC New York
Crane Accident #2:
https://abc7.com/crane-operator-dies-malibu-california-highway-patrol-investigation/13092471/ - ABC Los Angeles
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/crane-topples-over-in-malibu-operator-trapped-between-power-lines/3129985/ - NBC Los Angeles
Crane Accident #3:
NYC crane collapses on building and into street after catching on fire | CNN - CNN
Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company
Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
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