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Making Safety Research Useful with Dr. Matt Law

This week on Safety Labs by Safety Products Global: Dr. Matt Law. EHS professionals rely on research, but how much of it truly helps in practice? Dr. Law argues that while plenty of research exists, its impact is limited by poor communication, academic silos, and a lack of practical translation. He explains how safety practitioners can critically evaluate studies, engage researchers, and make evidence more meaningful in the workplace.

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In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Dr. Matt Law — certified safety professional, researcher, strategist, author, and podcast host. Matt explores why safety research often fails to actually help EHS practitioners in the workplace.

He breaks down what makes research “bad,” the roles of qualitative and quantitative methods, and how statistical findings can be better translated for real-world use.

Dr. Law also discusses academic limitations, the communication barriers caused by paywalls and jargon, and how digital platforms — from podcasts to TikTok — are changing the way research reaches safety professionals.

This interview is packed with practical advice for practitioners to evaluate research critically, stay curious, and collaborate with researchers to measure what really works in practice.

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Dr. Matt Law

Dr. Matt Law is a researcher, business strategist, award-winning author, and global speaker. He is the host of “Prove It To Me”, a podcast which reviews Total Worker Health®, occupational health and safety, nutrition, and lifestyle research in an effort to provide practitioners with a grounded perspective on published research, its impact to practice, and actionable takeaways. Matt is a Certified Safety Professional, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from Walden University. His experience includes management of programs and initiatives in public health, construction, biotech, manufacturing, and military applications. You can learn more about Matt at www.drmattlaw.com.

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