In this episode, Jason sits down with John Coffman for a raw, unscripted conversation about "stupid and dangerous things" — the near-misses and close calls that stick with you for the rest of your career. John shares a jaw-dropping story from a nuclear power plant job that could have cost him his life, and Jason opens up about his own reckless moments in the field, including the tragedy that changed how he thinks about safety forever. Together they dig into what it really takes to build a culture where people watch out for each other, not just follow rules. This one hits different because it's not theory — it's two guys who've lived it.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why "keeping your brain turned on" is the most important piece of safety equipment on any job
How a culture of watching out for the person next to you prevents the moments that turn deadly
Why it's ultimately the superintendent's job to establish (or fail to establish) the safety culture on a project
The difference between learning from wisdom versus learning from sad experience
Why real accountability means the whole team gets safe together, not just individuals
What's the "stupid and dangerous" moment in your own career that changed how seriously you take safety today?
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