Bill Duguay brings his vast amount of industry experience back to the podcast today to discuss the importance of workplace safety, accident prevention, and the implementation of stringent safety protocols. Bill, who now advises leadership teams on running safety-oriented businesses, shares a personal and poignant story about a lockout/tagout proced…

In a key Safety Shorts episode, Aaron Witt, CEO of Build Witt, shares crucial safety insights from his early construction days. Starting at 18 with no prior experience, Witt learned the hard way that following experienced workers without question doesn't guarantee safety. His narrative highlights the danger of neglecting safety protocols, especiall…

Josh Ierna, Safety Manager at Tilcon Connecticut, joins Libby today to delve into the transformative journey of Total Worker Health and its profound impact on organizational wellbeing. Josh highlights the evolution of Total Worker Health, addressing multifaceted issues such as mental wellness, opioid overdose prevention, and suicide awareness, thro…

This week, Libby reunites with DJ Schmutz, Director of Operations with MSHA Safety Services, as he delivers a compelling narrative that transcends workplace boundaries to underscore the real-world significance of safety training. DJ's harrowing personal experience from a year and a half ago vividly illustrates the importance of being prepared for e…

Welcome to another impactful episode of Safety Shorts with your host, Libby Pritchard. In this episode, Libby welcomes back a special guest, Cal Beyer, Vice President of Risk, Safety, and Mental Well-Being at ethOs, who brings with him his extensive experience and knowledge in addressing mental health and critical incident response in the workplace…

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With the holidays right around the corner, Libby brings us this special installment of Safety Shorts that is both timely and timeless. Today, the spotlight is on Bill Duguay, an industry veteran with an impressive 40+ years of experience in constructing roads and bridges across the nation. Beyond his career in construction, Bill now collaborates cl…

Eric Vaughn, Executive Director of the National Structured Trade Association provides a comprehensive review of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association's (NSSTA) activities and achievements over the past year. Key highlights include: Response to IRS GLAM Engagement with IRS Legal Actions Partnerships and Advocacy Judicial Education an…

In another compelling episode of Safety Shorts, host Libby Pritchard introduces a special guest, Jennifer Miles, a seasoned safety professional with 16 years of expertise currently affiliated with Sales Solutions. Jennifer's passion for safety and her dedication to saving lives serve as a true source of inspiration. In this episode, the focus delve…

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Welcome back to another impactful episode of Safety Shorts, where Libby welcomes Jason Epstein, NSSGA's Director of Membership, to delve into the significance of Epilepsy Awareness Month and explore Jason's own personal journey living with epilepsy. In this engaging conversation, they discuss the importance of dispelling myths about epilepsy, offer…

This latest "Settle Smart" tm podcast explores AI's evolving role in personal injury law. Edwin Hong from Hong Law Office and Raymond Mieszaniec, EvenUP underscore the benefits of AI integration while emphasizing the need for ethical considerations and human oversight. The future promises exciting possibilities for AI in the legal field, ultimately…

This Settle Smart episode explores artificial intelligence and its transformative potential in the legal industry. Join us as we chat with Beth, a cutting-edge AI avatar who reveals how AI is streamlining processes and enhancing the roles of legal professionals, insurance experts, and structured settlement consultants. From real-time transaction an…

In yet another compelling episode of Safety Shorts, Libby welcomes DJ Schmutz, an advocate from MSHA Safety Services, to highlight the paramount importance of fostering a strong workplace safety culture and encourage individuals to assert their Stop Work Authority in hazardous situations. DJ's gripping personal story vividly illustrates the human i…

In this episode of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association Podcast, host Chris Chan welcomes special guest Matthew J. Meltzer, an experienced business corporate tax law attorney, to discuss the IRS Generic Legal Advice Memorandum (GLAM) issued in December 2022 and its potential implications for attorney fee structures in the structure…

Travis Wilson, a former member of the 82nd Airborne, joins Libby on the podcast this week. As an army veteran with extensive experience in safety and health, Travis brings his wealth of knowledge in hazardous waste management, chemical safety, and industrial hygiene to share a cautionary tale that highlights the importance of safety basics and stay…

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In this latest episode, Libby is joined by Kyle Zimmer, Health and Safety Director with the Operating Engineers at Local 478, who has been passionately working towards improving worker well-being, mental health, and addressing substance abuse issues for over 15 years. Today, Kyle shares his journey of developing a peer program for both construction…

Are you curious about the hidden potential of structured settlements beyond the world of injury claims? In each episode, we bring you the latest insights from legal experts and seasoned settlement consultants, exploring the diverse applications of structured settlements. Today, our episode is where we dive into the intriguing world of employment di…

In this episode, we have Betty Gregware, a wealth of knowledge in the structured settlement industry, as our guest. We'll discuss the industry's evolving changes and the upcoming NSSTA's Structures 101 - 202 program in Las Vegas 2023. Betty discusses the importance of the Plaintiff & Defense working together., knowing costs, new products on the hor…

Welcome to another episode of Safety Shorts, in which Libby is joined by Dr. Lynne Morrison, a renowned medical dermatologist with over 30 years of experience. Today’s focus is on the importance of skincare, particularly in preventing skin cancer as Dr. Morrison shares valuable insights into recognizing it early, as well as the risks associated wit…

Welcome to a special episode of Safety Shorts where Libby is joined by Cal Beyer, Vice President of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing at Holmes Murphy and Associates. The focus today is squarely on the crucial topics of mental health and reframing safety, as Cal shares valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives gleaned over his extensiv…

Welcome to the latest episode of Safety Shorts, where the special guest today is Steve Benton, the Corporate Director of Safety with Peckham Industries, who has 25 plus years of experience in construction materials and both operations and safety. Today, he shares the story of a recent life-saving event involving one of their owner-operator truck dr…

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For two days, #structuredsettlement industry leaders from across the Nation met in Washington, D.C., for meetings with more than 30 Congressional leaders. "Two Days to Make a Difference" was a success! This event was held on March 29th and March 30th, 2023. This episode's guests are Peter Early, Ringler and NSSTA Board of Directors; Greg Micoletti …

Justin Ganschow, Business Development Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services, is back on the podcast again today. In case you missed his first appearance, Justin has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has a formidable wealth of stories and presentations to offer. Today, he shares a story that is all about accountability and catching the …

In this pre-recorded podcast, we listen in to Julie Robinson, a Ringler Consultant, and her client Rachel, who revisits her emotional settlement journey, As an annuitant, it can be a long and arduous journey. In this podcast, we'll hear Rachel's full emotional Journey as she recounts her structured settlement process. You'll also hear how a #struct…

In this episode of Safety Shorts, Libby is joined by Scott Levine, a product manager at Materially, who has five years of project management experience for a large general contractor under his belt. Today, Scott shares the story of an unfortunate incident which highlights the importance of having the right tools for everyone to be safe and successf…

Today, Libby welcomes Dr. John Morrison to the podcast. In addition to being an ophthalmologist and glaucoma researcher at Oregon Health and Sciences University with over 40 years of experience, Dr. Morrison is also Libby’s father! He joins her here today to discuss the importance of taking care of our eyes in general, and more specifically, to sha…

For this Settle Smart Podcast discussion - we sat down with ABLE Today's Program Director Eric Ochmanek and National Outreach Lead Mark Raymond Jr. We'll be taking a look at how ABLE today is helping change lives. ABLE programs revolutionize community participation, financial stability, and future planning for individuals with disabilities and thei…

Join this conversation of the Settle Smart Podcast with your host and NSSTA Executive Director, Eric Vaughn. In this episode, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League talks about how she understood the structured settlement and how her genius began in the state of Maryland. We dive deep into the issues surrounding factor…

Justin Ganschow, Business Development Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services joins Libby for today’s episode. Justin has been in the industry for almost 20 years, and, as a result, has a wealth of stories and presentations to offer. In this episode, he shares a story about the human side of safety and about being an intentional safety leader. Epis…

Today, Libby is joined by Emily Haas, a research health scientist for NIOSH, which is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Emily earned her PhD in Health Communications from Purdue University, and she has become a fantastic partner with NSSGA and a great advocate for this industry. In this episode, she shares her story about c…

The following is a very special interview with Congressman Jim Langevin, Chair of the Congressional Structured Settlements Caucus. Our hosts, Peter Early, Ringler Consultant, and Chris Larned, Arcadia Settlements Group Consultant sit down to discuss structured settlements. Congressman Jim Langevin shares with us his personal story of utilizing stru…

Jim Anderson, Safety Superintendent at Mitsubishi Cement, joins Libby on the podcast today. From doing Search and Rescue all the way to being a Chief at the volunteer fire department where he worked, Jim has always been involved in health and safety for his entire career. In this episode, he shares one of the many safety stories he has accumulated …

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Our host, Eric Vaughn sat down with David Weissman, Investigative Projects Reporter for The Sun News regarding his article about personal injury / structured settlement cases in South Carolina. You can read the full story and article here: https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/special-reports/article264618911.html ABOUT NSSTA: Since 1985, the Nati…

Joining Libby today is Jay Canada, VP of Safety and HR at Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel In this episode, Jay shares details about his company’s Good Catch program, including its journey all the way from its origins up to the current day, and the remarkably positive impact it continues to have. Episode Highlights: While the Good Catch program officiall…

Embracing and Internalizing Training with Steve Trussel On today’s episode, Libby is joined by Steve Trussell, Executive Director of the Arizona Rock Products Association & The Arizona Mining Association. Early on in his 25+ year career in both hard rock and aggregates, Steve learned that “we do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to…

Libby is very excited to welcome Dr. Eric Lutz, Director of the Mining Safety Center of Excellence at the University of Arizona to the podcast today. Formerly the Mining Research Director at Spokane, Dr. Lutz has gained a vast amount of expertise, knowledge and experience in his more than 20 years in the mining industry. In today’s episode, he shar…

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Safety Consultant, speaker, writer, and facilitator Ronn Lehmann returns to the podcast today, fully armed with his more than 35 years experience as a safety consultant focusing on the human elements of work. As many will remember, Ronn has worked all over the world helping organizations and individuals acquire the mindsets, skill sets, and tool se…

It's always a good time to focus on focusing, especially with June being National Safety Month, so today's episode is all about the serious consequences that can occur when we become distracted at work. And there are few, if any, people who are more qualified to discuss this than today's guest, Bill Doran, an Occupational Safety and Health lawyer w…

Sometimes we run into issues where SwiftUI doesn't quite do what we need. In some cases, SwiftUI views are powered by UIKit under the hood. Wouldn't it be great (and devious) to dig into the underlying UIKit views to customize things when vanilla SwiftUI just won't cut it? In this episode we'll look at a technique for discovering the UIKit undernea…

Today, Libby is joined by Madalynn Habron, NSSGA’s Digital Communications Manager. Madalynn is the tech guru behind the scenes of these safety shorts, and without her none of these episodes would happen. In this episode, she shares a story about safety that she learned from her husband and father-in-law regarding the importance of taking the time t…

One of the most impactful things you can do to improve productivity is to improve turnaround time when iterating on features. Playgrounds and Xcode Live Previews are great, but both have their limitations. In this episode we will explore how to utilize hot module reloading to have the simulator automatically reflect your changes when you save. It's…

Safety Consultant, speaker, writer, and facilitator Ronn Lehmann joins Libby on the podcast today. A student of the human elements in work, Ronn has worked for over 40 years with organizations of all sizes in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, helping organizations and individuals acquire the mindsets, skill sets and tool sets necessary t…