{"podcast":{"title":"Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS","slug":"prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700","podcast_index_feed_id":7096700,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/proveitpod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.proveitpod.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19648210/Prove_it_to_me6i2u4.png","author":"Dr. Matt Law","episode_count":32,"summary":"Do you get tired of big ideas, exorbitant pitches, inactionable concepts, and empty promises? Cool, me too. I’m Dr. Matt Law, and I’m the host of ”Prove It To Me”. This podcast aims to put theories to the test and bring good research to light by showcasing evidence-based solutions. Guests will be challenged to identify things that actually work, provide research and data to back up their claims, and tell us how to measure and manage real solutions. You’ll hear about a lot of environmental health and occupational safety theories and concepts, but you’ll also learn about general business solutions and maybe even some everyday things that you can apply to your life. We’ll also cover general topics about research, whether it be about measurement tools, statistics, or what differentiates good research from, well, the not so good information out there. ”Prove It To Me” is nerdy. It is serious. It is jovial and fun. It is optionally explicit, but your kids will probably be asleep before we get to any bad stuff anyway. If you’re ready to cut through the BS, maybe learn a little bit about research, and get into the nitty gritty of whether big ideas work or not, you’re in the right place. H…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:19:57.893230+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 211 - Reading the Construction Worker's Mind (And Why We Aren't There Yet)","slug":"ep-211-reading-the-construction-worker-s-mind-and-why-we-aren-t-there-yet","published_at":"2026-05-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700/ep-211-reading-the-construction-worker-s-mind-and-why-we-aren-t-there-yet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700","url":"https://www.proveitpod.com/e/the-title-of-episode_211_-_4_30_26_526_pm9gmya/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/siycz49guw3giy2w/Episode_211_-_4_30_26_526_PM9gmya-eqmkpe-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, we dive into the complex world of measuring workplace safety technology and cognitive awareness. Can we use brain-scanning technology (fNIRS) to determine if a worker actually perceives a hazard, rather than just looking at it? Having spent years researching occupational risk perceptions, Dr. Matt Law breaks down the massive real-world hurdles of this new study—from the 5-to-10-second latency of blood flow to the physical impossibility of wearing a brain scanner under a hard hat on a 95-degree day. Key Takeaways: The Hardware Hurdle: Why the gap between a pristine, climate-controlled laboratory and a chaotic jobsite makes fNIRS monitoring a non-starter for field use. The Auditory Contradiction: The study proves hearing is critical for spatial awareness and risk perception. So, how does standard safety PPE (hearing protection) impact a worker's neurological ability to identify hazards? Actionable Risk Perception: You don't need a brain scanner to improve safety. We discuss how understanding your workforce's demographics—like birthplace and age—can help you tailor training and improve risk perception organically. References: Lee, K., Pooladvand, S., Esmaeili, B., & Hasanzadeh, S. (2024). Understanding construction workers' risk perception using neurophysiological responses. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 38(6), Article 04024039. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5906 Law, M. E. (2023). Occupational risk perceptions among foreign-born construction workers in central Florida (Publication No. 30493718) [Doctoral study, Walden University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.","meta_description":"In this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, we dive into the complex world of measuring workplace safety technology and cognitive awareness. 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