The Billboard Safety Guy

Jim Poage
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A podcast for the billboard, Out of Home Advertising, and general sign industry that addresses operations and safety related topics like OSHA compliance, safe work practices, in the news topics and general best practices in the advertising industries.

  1. 5d ago

    Ok, So AI Has a Purpose. Back to the Heat Dome! New Devices and Frightening Statistics!

    EPISODE 18 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome to the Number 1 Podcast on Billboard Safety! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!  Still growing in popularity! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck  Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom Almost halfway finished with the Online Climber Classroom – The Billboard Safety Guy Academy - Delayed a little due to technical difficulties – yes, thank you AI Live training planned for week of February 8, 2027 at Formetco in Duluth GA   Deep Thoughts 1.      If you're waiting for the waiter, aren't you technically the waiter?  2.      If the police arrest a mime, do they have to tell him he has the right to remain silent?  3.      If a deaf person goes to court, is it still called a hearing?  4.      If you replace the letter "w" in "where, when, and what" with "t," would it become "there, then, and that"?  5.      If a vampire bites a zombie, does the zombie become a vampire or does the vampire get food poisoning?  6.      If you drop a soap on the floor, is the floor clean or is the soap dirty?  7.      If you expect the unexpected, doesn't that make the unexpected expected?  8.      If a person with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation?  9.      Why do we wash towels if we're clean when we use them? 10. Why is "queue" just the letter Q followed by four silent letters? Safety Related 1.      If gravity never takes a day off, why do we keep giving it opportunities?  2.      If the ladder says "Do Not Stand on Top Step," why does everybody immediately look at the top step?  3.      If the shortcut was actually shorter, wouldn't they call it the normal route?  4.      If common sense is so common, why isn't it included in the employee handbook?  5.      If you're only going to be up there for "a minute," does gravity use a stopwatch?   By the Numbers 20 – Minutes in cooling chamber 14% - reading level of college grads   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News Washington state weighing crane rule changes for forklifts and suspended loads - Safety+Health Magazine OSHA’s ‘illness’ recording requirement doesn’t apply to mental illnesses, appeals court rules- Safety+Health Magazine Do health care costs prevent workers from staying healthy? - Safety+Health Magazine September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the week of September 14th is Construction Suicide Prevention Week.  Posters available at OSHA.gov         “This is Jim Poage, the Billboard Safety Guy, reminding you that you don’t have to change the whole world. Just make your part of it a little safer. Until next time, be safe”

  2. Jul 25

    Heat Stress Standard in the News, Housekeeping a Necessity, AI and Data Centers are Back in the Conversation!

    EPISODE 17 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!  Still growing in popularity! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck – Bubblearium! Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom Almost halfway finished with the Online Climber Classroom – The Billboard Safety Guy Academy Live training planned for week of February 8, 2027 at Formetco in Duluth GA   Deep Thoughts Why do they call it "getting your picture taken" when you don't get to keep the camera? If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we know? Why is it called a hot water heater? If the water's already hot, why heat it? Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales? If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet soda? Why is the man who invests your money called a broker? Why are there braille dots on the keypad at the drive-up ATM?  Safety Related 1.      If shortcuts were really faster, why do accidents take so long to explain?  2.      Why do people spend twenty minutes looking for a tool instead of thirty seconds putting it away?  3.      Why is the ladder always one rung too short?  4.      If duct tape fixes everything, why do mechanics still have jobs?  5.      Why is the most dangerous thing on a jobsite usually over confidence?  Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News House committee moves to block OSHA from moving forward on a workplace heat bill - Safety+Health Magazine The What and Why of Fall Protection: Moving Beyond the ABCs to SAFE – Occupational Safety and Health OSHA ‘replenishing’ inspector corps, Keith Sonderling says during confirmation hearing - Safety+Health Magazine The do’s and don’ts of workplace housekeeping - Safety+Health Magazine 2026 Dallas apartment explosion – Channel 4 KDFW   BSG Opinion Opening Song – PromptGenix is 100% AI Generated Google Data Centers Set to be Opened in Columbia County Georgia       “This is Jim Poage, the Billboard Safety Guy, reminding you that you don’t have to change the whole world. Just make your part of it a little safer. Until next time, be safe”

  3. Jul 6

    The Heat Dome is Over Us! It Is Miserable! Come on Cool Down!

    EPISODE 16 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show!  Still growing in popularity! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom Creating an Online Classroom – The Billboard Safety Guy Academy Live training in the works for February 2027   Deep Thoughts If a turtle loses its shell, is it homeless or naked? Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? If nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they get the Teflon to stick to the pan? Why is the word "phonetic" not spelled the way it sounds? If a fly loses its wings, is it called a walk? Why isn't "palindrome" a palindrome? Why do we call them apartments when they're all stuck together? If you try to fail and succeed, which one did you do? Why do they call it rush hour when nobody's moving? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?-and a couple that are safety related                 If common sense is so common, why do we spend so much time teaching it?  If safety is everyone's job, why does OSHA keep calling the safety manager?     Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat - Safety+Health Magazine                 Heat Stress a Major Topic in Both Workplace as Well as at Home OSHA ends all remaining COVID-19 enforcement - Safety+Health Magazine Cellphone use behind the wheel_ myths and truths - Safety+Health Magazine Democrat leaders seek withdrawal of DOL’s proposed ‘joint employer’ changes - Safety+Health Magazine Beware the ‘shiny object’ when choosing safety tech, NSC experts say - Safety+Health Magazine   BSG Opinion Am I Really My Brother’s Keeper When It Comes to Safety?       “This is Jim Poage, the Billboard Safety Guy, reminding you that you don’t have to change the whole world. Just make your part of it a little safer. Until next time, be safe”

  4. Jun 22

    BSG is Back From the Dalles!

    EPISODE 15 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom Live training in the works for February 2027 July is National UV and Firework Safety Month.   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com Thank you Danny for listening Special thanks to Mike, Cimmie, Brian and everyone at Meadow for the hospitality   Announcements and In the News Interview with Chris Zukin

  5. Jun 1

    June is National Safety Month! New News and Announcements! Heading to the Dalles!

    EPISODE 14 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month                 Defensive Driving Class – no longer available Looking forward to visiting Meadow Outdoor in a couple of weeks                 Upcoming Interview with Chris Zukin Preparing for a private Qualified Climber class in Chicago June is National Safety Month. Safety Humor   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News House Bill Would Cut Chemical Safety Board’s Funding by More Than 40%                 11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion Michigan Launches Young Worker Safety Initiative NIOSH Official: Agency Open to Expanding Fatality Report Program ASSP & Other Safety Organizations Call on OSHA to Update PPE Standards Water Tower in AZ addresses Data Center Concern

  6. May 18

    May is Here! Memorial Day Facts. Data Centers damage the Ecosystem?

    EPISODE 13 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck - Learn A Note still available Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month                 Defensive Driving Class – no longer available Looking forward to visiting Meadow Outdoor in a couple of weeks Preparing for a private Qualified Climber class in Chicago Memorial Day/National Wine Day/World Football Day Safety Humor   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News DOT Annual ‘Road check’ to focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025 PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge FACE Report: Framer struck by wall, falls through opening Interesting numbers from “The Hustle” newsletter Data Center Concerns

  7. Apr 24

    May is Coming! Deep Thoughts and Other Craziness

    EPISODE 12 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome Welcome! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show! Deep Thoughts May is National Mental Health Month, National Better Hearing Month, and National Older Americans Month Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck.  BTW – It’s Learn A Note not Find A Note Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June 4th – Safety Month                 Defensive Driving Class Working on a safety related book for the Outdoor industry with Dave Westbrook at Billboard Insider   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com What do you mean by a reason or a season mean? Least favorite training method?   Announcements and In the News Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labor secretary Oregon OSHA Alert Explores Earbud Risks in Workplaces ALL CHARGED UP; Are We Truly Ready for All Those Batteries The Aging Workforce: Protecting the Safety & Health of Older Workers Business coalition pushes back on Cal/OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule New California law requires electrical utility worksites to have AEDs

  8. Apr 10

    Happy Birthday - to me! Lots of News Lots of OSHA Issues!

    EPISODE 11 PODCAST OUTLINE Welcome Happy birthday to me! Thanks to our sponsor Formetco! As well as other fans of the show! Thanks to my remote engineer Chuck. April Fun Facts Online classroom for climber certification currently available                 OSHA 10 and 30hr classes                 Qualified Climber Classroom – Currently planning one for June – Safety Month                 Defensive Driving Class Fun stuff on the FB page   Mail and Comments thebillboardsafetyguy@gmail.com   Announcements and In the News April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month – free stuff at NSC.org April 20 -24 OSHA Stand Down for “Struck-By” Incidents April 22 – Earth Day                 The solution to pollution is NOT dilution                 Cuyahoga River catches on fire OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements Study identifies negative impacts of tinnitus on workers Cutting Through the Safety White Noise US Department of Labor cites construction contractor with 7 willful, 33 repeat violations after fatal Yarmouth cave-in

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A podcast for the billboard, Out of Home Advertising, and general sign industry that addresses operations and safety related topics like OSHA compliance, safe work practices, in the news topics and general best practices in the advertising industries.

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  • Creator
    Jim Poage
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Billboard Safety Guy
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    The Billboard Safety Guy