In this episode of Compliance in Motion, Tony DeAscentis sits down with Dr. Crystal D. Turner-Moffitt—aka the “Safety Diva”—to unpack a fresh, people-first approach to occupational risk management that goes way beyond checklists and compliance.
With nearly 25 years in EHS and experience spanning major projects (including the Freedom Tower), Crystal shares how her “five pillars” framework connects DE&I, integrity, and performance to real safety outcomes—plus why “mechanisms before metrics” is the shift leaders need to build a culture where people speak up, stay engaged, and go home safe.
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Decades in the stone fabrication industry bring lessons you can’t learn from a rulebook. In this episode of Compliance in Motion, Tony DeAscentis sits down with Buddy Ontra, a longtime shop owner and industry leader, to unpack real-world experiences that shaped his approach to safety, craftsmanship, and leadership—from high-rise construction in the ’80s to running his own fabrication shop.
Together, they explore how slab handling, material storage, silica exposure, and training practices have evolved, and why common sense, experience, and consistency still matter most. It’s an honest, practical conversation about reducing risk on the shop floor and in the field—without slowing production—and keeping people safe so they can go home at the end of the day.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Brett Powell, Chief Experience Officer at Pixel Leadership Group, to explore why psychological safety is one of the most overlooked — yet powerful — drivers of workplace safety. From the shop floor to the executive suite, this conversation breaks down how leadership behaviors directly shape whether employees speak up, follow procedures, and stay safe on the job.
Drawing from real-world frontline experience and data-backed research, Brett explains how trust, communication, and leader behavior influence incident rates, turnover, and engagement. If you’re responsible for safety, compliance, or leading people in high-risk environments, this episode offers practical insights on how to turn safety from a checklist into a culture.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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From granite and quartz to laminate and solid surface, this episode of Compliance in Motion goes inside one of the Midwest’s largest countertop fabricators with Troy Ellsoos, Director of Operations at Countertop Factory Midwest. Troy shares how 40+ years in the industry shaped his approach to lean operations, cutting remakes below 5%, driving efficiency, and building systems that keep quality consistent across multiple locations.
You’ll also hear exactly how Troy thinks about safety as “all one process,” from synchronous flow and leadership habits on the floor to silica risk reduction through smarter water filtration, air monitoring, and equipment upgrades. If you’re leading a high-throughput operation and trying to turn compliance into a true culture, this one is packed with practical takeaways you can borrow fast.
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Welcome back to Compliance in Motion! In this episode, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Gabriel Rodriguez, Corporate Safety Director at Sylvester Cockrum, to talk about what it really takes to build a strong safety culture across multiple trades, job sites, and states, especially when you’re the one person keeping the program moving.
From mentorship and leadership buy-in to training that works for both seasoned crews and the next generation of tech-savvy talent, Gabe shares a practical, people-first approach to safety that goes far beyond “checking boxes.” If you’re responsible for compliance, training, or keeping crews safe in high-risk environments, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons you can use immediately—so hit like, subscribe, and share if you want more episodes like this.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis, CEO and co-founder of Ving, sits down with Dennis Adams, Quality Assurance Manager at Carlton Farms in Carlton, Oregon. From daily USDA inspections to humane animal handling and knife safety on the fabrication floor, Dennis walks us through how his team keeps products safe, workers protected, and customers confident—from farm to fork.
Drawing on nearly 24 years as a U.S. Army food inspector, plus over a decade in civilian food production, Dennis shares how Carlton Farms goes beyond minimum standards with GFSI certification, HACCP rigor, and a culture of accountability. You’ll also hear how a “pen and paper” data system is reaching its limits—and why digital tools and automation are the next frontier for small and mid-sized processors.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Silica, slabs, and stone shop safety aren’t just buzzwords—they’re life-or-death realities. In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis talks with Bob Marich, Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Eastern Surfaces, about what it really takes to build a strong safety culture in the stone fabrication industry.
Bob shares how his team tackles the risks of engineered stone and silica exposure, why they run a fully wet shop (no dry grinding—ever), and how they train teams to safely move massive slabs with forklifts, clamps, cranes, and vacuum lifters. From hybrid training and scenario-based discussions to multilingual crews, data, and partnerships with universities and associations, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can take back to your own operation.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Keith Hill of Yarborough & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing to talk about building a true family-first safety culture in a high-risk, high-demand industry.
Keith shares how his team balances heavy workloads with work–life balance, why ladder safety is non-negotiable, and how integrating technical training with safety training keeps lessons relevant and memorable. From one-on-one field coaching to recovery days after on-call weekends, you’ll hear practical, real-world strategies any safety leader can adapt—especially in service, trades, and construction environments.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis, CEO and co-founder of Ving, sits down with Thomas (Tom) Van Arsdale Jr., CSP, Safety Director at Raito (RIDO) — a specialist in geotechnical construction and advanced civil engineering technologies.
From stabilizing marshy ground for LNG plants to working around deep excavations, heavy rigs, and unpredictable environments, Tom shares how his military background, field experience, and people-first mindset shape the way he leads safety across multiple high-hazard job sites.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Compliance isn’t just about checking a box—especially when you’re working with cranes and heavy equipment that can change a job site in an instant.
In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Ed Shapiro, founder and lead inspector of HESCO (Heavy Equipment Services) and past president of the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA). With over five decades in the crane and heavy equipment industry, Ed shares hard-earned insights on inspections, certifications, and what really goes wrong before a crane accident ever makes the news.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis talks with Alex Hertzer, Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition (MVMC) — a force connecting people to modern manufacturing careers across Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties.
Alex shares how MVMC helps job seekers train and land manufacturing jobs through its free 4-week WorkAdvance program, complete with hands-on training, employer interviews, and a full year of career coaching. He also explains how local manufacturers benefit from apprenticeships, upskilling support, and funding connections—plus what the future holds for the Valley as automation and AI reshape the industry.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Director of Health & Safety Robert Clark joins host Tony DeAscentis on Compliance in Motion to share how The Universal Group—Canada’s largest traffic management company—keeps road crews safe in one of the highest-risk work environments out there.
If you’re a safety manager, training coordinator, HR leader, or operations supervisor looking to modernize your safety program without drowning in admin, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can take back to your own organization.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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What does “common-sense safety” look like on a real job site? In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis sits down with Steve “Safety Steve” Huson, Safety Coordinator at Mill Plain Electric and retired medevac helicopter pilot, to talk about building a safety culture that goes way beyond “check the box” compliance.
Steve shares how he moved from electrician to safety leader, why he trains in the field instead of just the conference room, and how he uses simple tools (like “what if?” questions and $5 gift cards) to get everyone—from new hires to gray-hairs—actively involved in safety. They also dive into mental fitness and suicide risk in construction, and why leaders must make it okay to say, “I’m not okay.”
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis welcomes Oliviah Zimba from Harare, Zimbabwe — a global expert in ISO certification, auditing, and compliance training. With over 20 years of experience, Oliviah breaks down the real challenges organizations face when pursuing ISO certification, from leadership disconnects to misunderstanding standards. She also discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping compliance and what companies should consider before deciding if certification is truly necessary.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Mike Thompson—speaker and manager of the Portage County Safety Council—joins Compliance in Motion to unpack trauma in the workplace, burnout at a 10-year high, and why psychological safety fuels fewer injuries and higher retention. Hear practical playbooks like the GRIP framework (Growth, Relationships, Identity, Purpose), “Find It, Fix It” participation boosts, a hands-on “Safety Dojo” for new-hire onboarding, and how to align individuals, culture, policies, and systems so trust doesn’t break at the shop floor.
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About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Safety pros Dianne Grote-Addams (President) and Ryan Moon (Ops Director) from SafeX join Tony to unpack what a modern safety culture really looks like—from mentoring new safety leaders to practical steps for indoor air quality, silica controls, noise monitoring, and data you can actually act on. Learn the telltale warning signs (high turnover, frequent headaches, skin issues), how to choose cost-effective sampling, and why influencing people matters as much as knowing the regs.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, CEO Tony DeAscentis talks with Blocktops CEO Nate Kolenski about building a proactive safety culture in stone fabrication. Hear how his teams partner with Cal/OSHA and CDPH on silicosis prevention, run routine air monitoring (industrial hygienists, pumps, chain of custody), and use practical controls—from wet methods and respirators to smarter material handling, spaced polish stations, and simple dust suppression between wet and “dry” paths. Nate also unpacks slab-handling risks, why NSI/ISFA certifications matter, and how peer groups (Rockheads, industry coalitions) accelerate best practices across shops.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Stone fabrication leader Omar Chahin (GMD Surfaces) joins Tony DeAscentis to break down how modern shops are scaling quality and safety — without slowing production. From early adoption of laser templating and CNC to building long-term builder relationships, Omar shares the systems behind consistent accuracy, on-time installs, and a proactive safety culture.
You’ll hear real-world tactics on silicosis prevention, safer slab handling, reducing back injuries, and onboarding new hires during the highest-risk first 90 days. Omar also explains OSHA’s free on-site consultation (air/dust/noise sampling, gap reports) and how biweekly toolbox talks, a written “code of ethics,” and digital training drive accountability.
About Ving
Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis, CEO and co-founder of Ving, sits down with Gary Auman, OSHA and safety defense attorney and named partner at Auman, Mahan & Furry. With nearly 50 years of experience representing contractors across the U.S., Gary shares his deep insights on building a strong safety culture, proactive compliance, and how documentation can make or break your defense when OSHA comes knocking.
Learn how to spot subtle safety oversights before they become major violations, prepare your team for site inspections, and understand why “getting your house in order today” is the best business decision you can make.
🎧 Tune in for actionable takeaways on documentation, training, and follow-through — the three pillars of every successful safety program.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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Unlock real-world food safety wisdom from the floor to the boardroom. Chef-turned-compliance leader Russell Benjamin (Sardilli Produce & Dairy) breaks down building a safety culture across production and warehousing: environmental swabbing and GFSI/SQF prep, OSHA 30-driven training, incident trending, traceability/recall readiness, and why “no shortcuts” saves time and money. Perfect for food & beverage pros, QA/QC leaders, and safety managers juggling audits, SOPs, and tight ship dates.
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Ving is a smart compliance and training platform that helps businesses simplify workforce safety and regulatory training. With automated tracking, instant reporting, and engaging microburst video content, Ving makes it easy for companies to deliver the right training to the right people—at the right time. Whether it’s OSHA, DOT, or company-specific compliance, Ving gives leaders clear visibility into who’s compliant and who needs attention, reducing risk while saving time and money.
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