S.T.A.R Podcast

S.T.A.R Podcast

Welcome to the S.T.A.R Podcast! Natt brings you the S.T.A.R. podcast, where we discuss everything safety, trucking and recruitment!

Episodes

August 8, 2025

This week, Theresa Ciammaichella, Manager of Safety Training at Natt Safety Services, joins us to share the ins and outs of her position at the company, plus new upgrades happening and why Natt Safety is different.

Topics discussed:

  1. Theresa's background and how she got to where she is today
  2. What is involved with being the manager of safety training- her day to day
  3. Customized safety training courses for your company

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This week, John Roberts joins us to share important reminders for working safely in the summer heat.

Topics discussed:

  1. Heat stress and the indicators
  2. What is best to drink and when
  3. Safety tips for working safely in the summer heat

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In this episode of the S.T.A.R. Podcast, Sam and Rose from Natt Safety share their expert insights on building strong, lasting relationships with customers. From day-to-day interactions to planning Natt’s upcoming Customer Appreciation BBQ, they discuss how genuine connection and trust are key to success in the safety industry.

Topics discussed:

  1. Creating lasting customers
  2. Building customer relationships
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This week, Tom Laughren, Former Mayor of Timmins, joins us to share details of his illustrious career, career tips, and how to find a great mentor.

Topics discussed:

  1. His experience being mayor, fire chief, working as a crane operator, and in the mining industry
  2. His tips for career and success
  3. How invaluable a mentor is

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This week, John Roberts, Corporate Safety Manager with Natt Safety Services, joins the podcast to share top boat safety tips to remember this summer.

Topics discussed:

  1. Checking the weather
  2. Having a plan ahead of time
  3. Wearing your life jacket- not just bringing them!

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This week, Jennifer Wood, General Sales Manager with Natt Safety Services, joins us and she dives into what makes the sales representative role at Natt Safety so compelling.

Jenn brings her wealth of sales experience and enthusiasm to discuss how safety intersects with sales, the challenges that come with sales, and the rewards of helping organizations enhance their safety standards. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasone...

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This week, Darryll Cayen joins us, to discuss his new role with Natt Safety Services, Manager of Contract Trainers.

Topics discussed:

  1. What is a Contract Trainer
  2. What qualities he is looking for
  3. Pros and Cons

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This week, Hammad Hassan from the Toronto Business Development Centre joins us to discuss exciting funding opportunities for Trucking Companies!

Topics discussed:

  1. Funding for Trucking Companies
  2. Funding for Trades, Entrepreneurs, and more
  3. Funding options for Ontario-wide, not just Toronto area.

Links mentioned in this episode:


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May 1, 2025 12 mins

This week, John Roberts, the Corporate Safety Manager with Natt Safety Services, comes on the podcast to share many Working at Heights FAQ's.

Topics discussed:

  1. Who requires Working at Heights Training
  2. Who qualifies for the Working at heights refresher
  3. What happens when your Working at heights expires- do you need to redo the course? (this one surprised me!)
  4. At what height you require WAH training

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This week, Steven Roberts, Field Operations Manager with Natt Safety Services out of Brockville, joins us and shares great safety tips and stories about his full career.

Topics discussed:

  1. Situational Awareness
  2. Checking equipment
  3. Being fully aware of your team, how they're acting, and aware of your surroundings

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This week, Sue Pelletier, Field Supervisor with Natt Safety Services, joins the show to share her career, important safety tips about confined spaces, and how having a third party rescue team can elevate your workplace safety.

Topics discussed:

  1. Confined Space rescue
  2. Importance of having a rescue team
  3. Sue's safety career

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This week, we do a collaborative episode featuring the Account Managers at Natt Safety Services! Meet Derrick in Timmins, Sam and Rose in Lively, Michael in Eastern Ontario, and Eran in Vaughan!

Account Manager Info

  1. Derrick MacDonald, Timmins and Area, 705-465-6678, dmacdonald@nattgroup.ca
  2. Samantha Clarke, Sudbury and Area, Indigenous Training, 249-885-3799, sclarke@nattgroup.ca
  3. Rose Pattison, Sudbury and Area, 705-280-8081, r...
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This week, Shannon, the Admissions Manager at Northern Academy, joins us to share information about Why Free Ride-Alongs Matter.

Topics discussed:

  1. Why Free Ride-Alongs Matter
  2. How Ride-Alongs Help You Choose the Right School
  3. What to Ask During a Ride-Along

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This week, Scott Bear joins us to share his experience at Natt Safety Services, from starting as a labourer, to moving into the Confined Space Rescue world, and now training others.

Topics discussed:

  1. Scott's career in safety
  2. Confined Space Rescue
  3. What Scott shares as his most important thing people need to be doing in the field

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This week,Wayne Reid, Industrial Safety Trainer at Natt Safety Services, joins us to share information on workplace safety, safety training and the Take 5 Safety tip.

Topics discussed:

  1. Workplace accidents and how he was affected
  2. Safety training in Brockville and Eastern Ontario
  3. Take 5 Safety tip

Links mentioned in this episode: *https://nattsafety.com

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This week, Josh Hutchings joins us to share some insights into his experience with the Driving Your Future Program.

Topics discussed:

  1. What is Driving Your Future
  2. Why is it important for communities
  3. What's next in Josh's journey

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This week, Kevin Ellsworth joins us to share his interesting career, starting in Confined Space, and moving into an Account Manager position.

Topics discussed:

  1. Confined Space rescue
  2. His family background in providing mine rescue and emergency services
  3. Making workplaces safer

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This week, Kevin Pattison, President and CEO of Natt, joins us to share some behind the scenes into the exciting new rebrand of Natt!

Topics discussed:

  1. Why the rebrand happened
  2. What it means for the company
  3. The meaning of the new logo

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This week, Mark Arnold, the Vice President at NATT Safety Services, joins us to share insights, stories, and more.

Topics discussed: 1.Confined Space Rescue

  1. The power of people and a great team
  2. What's most exciting to him right now, in the business

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This week, Samantha Clarke, Account Manager at NATT Safety Services, joins us and shares info on the Job Readiness Programs, Women in Trucking and more.

Topics discussed:

  1. Women Trucking Federation of Canada
  2. Job Readiness Program
  3. Advice for being in a male dominated industry

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