Episode 198: Communication

About this episode

Dr. Mark French discusses seasonal safety challenges and the rise of workplace violence during December.

In this end-of-year episode of the Leading & Learning Through Safety Podcast, Dr. Mark French reflects on seasonal safety challenges and why December consistently brings unique risks to the workplace. While safe driving remains a recurring concern due to holiday scheduling, distracted motorists, and increased roadside work, Mark places special emphasis on a rising and more troubling trend: workplace violence. This time of year heightens personal stressors—family pressures, financi...

People in this episode

Host: Mark French

Topics covered

• seasonal safety
• workplace violence
• driving safety
• holiday risks

Keywords

• December
• workplace risks
• personal stressors

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