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Safety And Risk SuccessLeading Safety with Head, Heart, and Spine, With Eric Michrowski The secret to truly impactful safety leadership isn't just in the processes and metrics, it's in how we show up as humans. That's the challenge Eric Michrowski throws down as we dive into his powerful framework for "Leading with Head, Heart, and Spine." Eric's blend of operational expertise and deep insight into human behavior creates a compelling vision for how safety can be elevated from compliance to culture. This conversation will spark ideas, challenge assumptions, and leave you thinking differently about what great safety leadership really looks like. Highlights: Head, Heart, Spine: A...
2025-05-1645 min
The Safety GuruYear in Review: The 2024 Highlights on The Safety Guru with Eric MichrowskiAs we wrap up another impactful year, we’re reflecting on an incredible journey filled with powerful insights from global experts, transformative ideas from thought leaders, and voices committed to meaningful change—all dedicated to making a difference. Take a moment to reminisce with your host, Eric Michrowski, as he highlights the podcast’s most inspirational moments and top themes of 2024, celebrating the lessons learned that shaped this podcast season. Here’s to a wonderful time of joy, a year of growth ahead, and making every day safer for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices...
2024-12-1215 min
The Safety GuruYear In Review: The 2023 Highlights on The Safety Guru with Eric MichrowskiAs we wind down the year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our special guests who've enriched our show with their expertise and insights. This year, we welcomed many inspiring voices from around the world, including renowned academics, safety motivational speakers, and top industry leaders. Dive in with your host, Eric Michrowski, as he highlights our podcast's most impactful insights and top themes of 2023. To our listeners, thank you for joining us on this journey. Your engagement and support have been instrumental in making this year's series so meaningful. Don't miss this time of reflection!
2023-12-1414 min
The Safety GuruSoaring with The Blue Angels: Building a Robust Safety Culture with Scott "Intake" KartvedtGet ready for takeoff on The Safety Guru podcast! In this episode, we're soaring to new heights alongside an experienced professional pilot, the stunt pilot from Top Gun: Maverick, Scott "Intake" Kartvedt. He shares the foundations of a robust safety culture, highlighting key strategies incorporated by the Blue Angels and the Navy. Gear up to elevate your organization to a top-tier safety culture. Don't miss this flight!About the Guest:Scott Kartvedt is currently a professional pilot and is on the Board of Directors for the Blue Angel Foundation. He is an instructor and evaluator...
2023-11-0232 min
The Safety GuruCracking the Code: The Human Factors Behind Organizational Failures with Martin AndersonYou don't want to miss our latest episode of 'Cracking the Code: The Human Factors Behind Organizational Failures' on The Safety Guru. Join us as Martin Anderson, a renowned expert on human factors and performance, shares his valuable insights and examples about the human factors behind organizational failures. Learn how to effectively and constructively embed lessons learned in your organization.About the Guest:Martin Anderson has 30 years of experience in addressing human performance issues in complex organizations. Before joining an oil and gas company in Australia as Manager of Human Factors, he played a key...
2023-10-1946 min
The Safety GuruMindful Connections: Individual Responsibility & Effective Leadership in Mental Health with Petra Velzeboer"Psychological safety effectively is trust." In honor of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to listen to the latest episode of The Safety Guru featuring Petra Velzeboer, renowned mental health expert and TEDx speaker. You won't want to miss this episode as Petra shares her expertise and advice on creating mindful connections through effective leadership, the importance of vulnerability, and beneficial strategies to approach mental health with a preventive mindset in the workplace. Tune in!About the Guest:Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, TEDx speaker, and CEO of mental health consultancy...
2023-10-0526 min
The Safety GuruDiving Deep: Navigating Organizational Learning through Storytelling with Gareth LockDive into another captivating conversation with us as Gareth Lock returns to The Safety Guru! Tune in as Gareth dives deep into navigating organizational learning through storytelling and discusses creating an environment of shared trust to encourage vulnerable and productive structured debriefs. Gareth's profound insights and compelling examples will unveil the hidden layers of organizational growth. Ensure you don't miss this insightful episode!About the Guest:Gareth Lock is the founder of The Human Diver, an organization set up to deliver education and research into the role and benefit of applying human factors, non-technical skills...
2023-09-2129 min
The Safety GuruHead & Heart Leadership: Strategies for Safety Leadership and Governance with Dr. Kirstin Ferguson"Safety is such an important gauge of how an organization is performing." You don't want to miss our latest episode of The Safety Guru featuring Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, Australia’s most prominent leadership expert and author of Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Tune in to hear Kirstin share her expertise about head-based and heart-based leadership attributes and the art of knowing which one is needed and when. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of Kirstin's unparalleled and distinguished strategies for safety leadership and governance.About the Guest:Dr. Kirstin Ferguson is Australia’s mo...
2023-09-0731 min
The Safety GuruThe Importance of Connecting Your Safety Management System (SMS) with Your Safety Culture with Jim Francis"When you center the Safety Management System on the worker and the worker's perspective, it allows them to have more of a say in the objectives, the goals, the initiatives, and the things that you're going to go do. It also really started equipping them and engaging them in the solutions." We're excited to have Jim Francis, Vice President of SMS Consulting at ENTRUST Solutions Group, join the podcast this week to share his expertise about implementing Safety Management Systems that lead to noticeable and positive change. Tune in as Jim uncovers how to connect your Safety Management System...
2023-08-2427 min
The Safety GuruWhy Self-Care Is a Safety Issue: The Business Case for Expanding Training with Liz Kirk PhDDo you or your team members engage in a computer-intensive role in the workplace? If so, we're confident that you'll greatly benefit from the expertise of Dr. Liz Kirk, founder of Beyond Ergo and one of Australia's leading researchers and trainers in ergonomic and self-care competencies. In the newest episode of The Safety Guru, Liz expresses why self-care is a safety issue by sharing the negative effects taking place as a result of our increasingly sedentary and screen-intensive work style, including a higher risk of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Tune in as Liz shares her research into personal protective...
2023-08-1032 min
The Safety GuruLeadership Under Pressure: Creating Conscious Control with Anton GuineaIn this episode, we welcome Anton Guinea, a seasoned expert in leadership under pressure. With his formative and compelling experiences, Anton has dedicated himself to helping leaders become the best versions of themselves for their teams. Listen in as Anton shares valuable insights on maintaining emotional control and keeping calm under intense workplace pressure. Tune in to learn about Anton's practical approaches to cultivating a blame-free environment, encouraging psychological and physical safety, and creating conscious control to lead effectively under pressure.About the Guest:Anton Guinea is an expert in the field of leadership under...
2023-07-2741 min
The Safety GuruWaking Up to the Dangers of Shortcuts: Powering Up Personal Accountability and Safety Ownership with Theo Venter"It's the buy-in. All the safety systems are there, but they are worth nothing without the buy-in." Theo Venter, the only known survivor of a 22,000-volt electric shock, joins the podcast this week to share his powerful story and eye-opening message highlighting the inevitable dangers of shortcuts in the workplace. Tune in as Theo describes the psychological aspects that contribute to serious injuries and fatalities and unpacks actionable strategies for mitigating risk and powering up personal accountability and safety ownership in the workplace.About the Guest:Theo Venter is the only known survivor of a 22,000...
2023-07-1337 min
The Safety GuruBuilding a Solid Foundation: Navigating Production Pressure and Prioritizing Safety for New Frontline Workers with Tom CorfieldWe're excited to have Tom Corfield join the podcast this week to share his inspiring and heartfelt story of lessons he's learned in overcoming adversity and prioritizing safety. At the age of 17, Tom was working as an apprentice in construction when he was involved in a workplace incident that left him blind. In this deeply moving episode, he shares the impact the incident had on his loved ones and his mental health. Tom's message is sure to motivate you to build a safety foundation based on effectively navigating production pressure, leading with vulnerability, and prioritizing safety for frontline workers...
2023-06-2930 min
The Safety GuruAviation Case Study: Cultivating a Just Culture and Supportive Peer Assistance Program with Charles CurreriCharlie Curreri, retired Air Force F16 pilot and American Airlines Airbus 320 Captain as well as founder and developer of Project Wingman, makes a special appearance on The Safety Guru this week! With his keen insight and extensive research, Charlie has discovered the great need for peer-to-peer hotlines in the aviation industry and has taken action by creating and continuing to develop Project Wingman into a safe place for pilots to seek necessary help. Don't miss this insightful journey with Charlie as he navigates us through an aviation case study emphasizing the importance of creating a just culture and the...
2023-06-1532 min
The Safety GuruSafety Bonuses Leading to Life Changing Events with Steven KirbyIn this episode, Steven Kirby joins The Safety Guru to share his inspiring journey of resilience, hope, and purpose. Steven was involved in a workplace incident in 2011 that deeply affected him both physically and mentally. In our conversation, Steven shares his extraordinary story and reveals how he has transformed his personal life-changing events into a lifelong mission to inspire others. His message will undoubtedly prompt you to reflect on how to motivate individuals and organizations toward safer practices. Tune in to hear Steven's powerful story about safety bonuses leading to life-changing events.About the Guest:...
2023-06-0148 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety Simple with Steve HoweSteve Howe, motivational speaker and Safety Director at Emil Anderson Group, joins The Safety Guru this week to share his powerful story with us. He suffered a serious injury at work in 2006 when an excavator bucket struck him through his abdomen. Steve shares insights surrounding motivations behind shortcuts, the crucial influence that supervisors possess in truly promoting a safe culture, and practical ways for safety leaders to make safety simple. Drawing from his personal journey and rich experiences, Steve makes safety concepts relatable and easy to understand through emphasizing that safety should remain everyone’s responsibility. Tune in to le...
2023-05-1836 min
The Safety GuruMind Matters: The Crucial Link Between Mental Health, Psychosocial Risks, and Workplace Safety with Anna FeringaIn recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're very excited to feature Anna Feringa, expert in leadership and Mental Health and best practices in workplace Mental Health, on the podcast this week. "No one can be 100% safe in any workplace if they're not healthy both mind and body." When an individual is not well in their mind, they're more inclined to make poor decisions resulting in more physical injuries and human error in the workplace. Tune in as Anna emphasizes the crucial link between mental health, psychosocial risks, and workplace safety. Discover insightful strategies for mitigating these risks within...
2023-05-0432 min
The Safety GuruThe Impact of Leaders and Their Decisions in Improving Safety Culture with Dr. David Hofmann"Culture comes from the top and is enacted from the bottom." Dr. David Hofmann has been researching safety climate and leadership for over 20 years and joins the podcast this week to discuss the multi-level aspects of improving safety culture and the daily micro-decisions leaders make that in turn affect safety performance. Tune in to learn strategies for leaders to personalize safety in a tangible way, foster trust, and reduce psychological distance from the frontline.About the Guest:Dr. Dave Hofmann’s research focuses on organizational climate, leadership, organizational change, organizational design, and decision-making. A specific fo...
2023-04-2028 min
The Safety GuruWorking Safely: The Best Gift to Your Family and Loved Ones with Lisa Ramos and David Garton"Nobody ever said to me, 'Cut corners, work unsafely, product over people.' No one ever said that. I think it was an invisible pressure that I put on myself." In this powerful and inspiring episode, Lisa and David share their story and experience surrounding Lisa's workplace incident that occurred seventeen years ago and how they continue to overcome the mental and physical aftermath within their family. Tune in as Lisa shares the crucial importance of building a culture of safety ownership, encouraging team members to speak up, and reporting all safety concerns. Learn why working safely is the...
2023-04-0639 min
The Safety GuruErgonomics as a Lever to Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Employee Engagement with Carrie TaylorAccording to OSHA, implementing an ergonomic process is effective in high-risk industries and increases productivity. Join our conversation with professional ergonomist Carrie Taylor to learn the many benefits of ergonomics in improving overall safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in the workplace. Tune in to learn strategies to drive impact and success in implementing proper and safe ergonomics within your organization!About the Guest:Carrie Taylor launched Taylor’d Ergonomics Incorporated in 1995, after working in the field for several years. Carrie holds an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics, and a Master of Science degree, both fr...
2023-03-2325 min
The Safety GuruDeep Dive into Organizational Learning and Safety Culture with Gareth Lock"The beauty of human factors is that it's applicable in every space. It's just the stories that change." In this episode, we're excited to have Gareth Lock take us on a deep dive into organizational learning, decision-making, and safety culture through the lens of human factors. Tune in as Gareth shares practical advice for creating a shared mental model within an organization through prioritizing psychological safety and how to effectively foster a culture of embedded learning and growth.About the Guest:Gareth Lock is the founder of The Human Diver, an organisation set up to...
2023-03-0922 min
The Safety GuruThe Science Behind Eliminating Slips, Trips, and Falls with Rob Shaw"In reality, most organizations find that slips, trips, and falls are one of their highest causes of regular injury." According to the CDC, over a million Americans are injured every year from a slip, trip, or fall, which accounts for at least 15% of all workplace injuries in the U.S. Rob Shaw joins The Safety Guru this week to share his insights regarding the science behind eliminating slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Tune in as Rob explains why root cause analysis and in-depth risk assessment is of the utmost importance when it comes to preventing slips, trips...
2023-02-2334 min
The Safety GuruWorkplace Wellbeing Ideas to Address 3 Core Injury Drivers with John ToomeyWe are excited to have John Toomey join the podcast this week to offer ideas to combat the three core injury drivers: stress, fatigue, and distractions. In this episode, John shares heartfelt personal experiences that focus on the importance of connecting and showing care for others. Tune in to learn inspiring ways to reduce serious incidents and increase personal well-being in the workplace through an intentional culture of care!About the Guest:John Toomey is an International Speaker and Thought leader who delivers seminars that inspire, educate, and empower people to take 100% responsibility for their...
2023-02-0939 min
The Safety GuruSleep Deprivation's Impact on Safety with Ahna De VenaHaving trouble sleeping or not getting enough sleep? Sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality can affect judgment and mental health, potentially increase the risk of accidents or injuries, and have a negative impact on safety and job performance. In this episode, Ahna shares the importance of quality sleep to improve workplace safety and energize your team. Adequate and quality sleep is a must to keep ourselves and those around us safe. Tune in to learn how you can begin the journey of prioritizing restorative sleep!About the Guest:Ahna De Vena has been a pioneer...
2023-01-2639 min
The Safety GuruLevelling Up Safety by Embracing Total Wellness at Denver Fire Department with Manuel Almaguer"At that time, we had focused so much on line of duty deaths, but what we did not know is that suicides were starting to outpace line of duty deaths in the fire service." Manuel Almaguer remembers back to 2013 when the Denver Fire Department began to roll out training with an intentional focus on discussing stressors, risk factors, and ways to take care of themselves and each other in public safety. Tune in as Manuel discusses steps the Denver Fire Department has implemented through the years to beat the stigma, build trust through vulnerability, and prioritize peer support to...
2023-01-1230 min
The Safety GuruHoliday Special Episode: The Top 8 themes and ideas from 2022As we near the end of 2022, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our special guests for sharing their expertise with us. We are grateful to have had many outstanding guests from academia to executives, safety experts, and motivational speakers from around the globe join the show this year. Tune in to this week's episode as our host Eric Michrowski reflects on the top 8 themes and ideas from 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-1510 min
The Safety GuruThe Ripple Effect of Serious Injuries and Steps to Prevent Them with Brad Livingston and Kayla RathIn honor of Family Month, we are delighted to have Brad Livingston and Kayla Rath join the podcast to share their powerful and heartfelt story. Brad had been working at a natural gas pipeline company when he experienced a potentially life-ending incident at work. Kayla remembers vividly the day her mom's best friend came to pick her up from elementary school after the incident had occurred. Brad unpacks what could have been done differently that day to prevent the incident from happening, while Kayla recalls the inevitable ripple effect serious injuries in the workplace have on loved ones. Tune...
2022-12-0144 min
The Safety GuruThe Lasting Legacy of Poor Safety Leadership & Culture with Louise Adamson"At the end of the day, whatever you're working on is never as important as your family back at home." This Thanksgiving season, we are grateful to have Louise Adamson join the podcast as she recalls the events that led to the loss of her brother in a fatal workplace incident in 2005. Louise accentuates the critical need for safety leaders to possess greater care for their team members than the work product and expresses the life-altering ripple effect that serious injuries and fatalities have on loved ones.About the Guest:Louise Adamson spent 13 years working...
2022-11-1722 min
The Safety GuruScoring a Touchdown with Safety Culture with Dr. Josh Williams“Improving safety culture is vital to long-term performance excellence.” We are very excited to have Dr. Josh Williams join us on the podcast this week to dive into how to bolster safety culture as he shares his insights into the five core competencies of safety leadership. Forward thinking leaders must continually consider ways to enhance safety culture. Explore ways to improve the effectiveness of your safe culture by visiting https://www.ratemysafetyculture.com/ to complete the safety culture self-assessment uniquely created by Dr. Josh.About the Guest:Dr. Josh Williams is a partner at Propulo Cons...
2022-11-0329 min
The Safety GuruImplementing Effective Stretching Programs to Reduce Injuries with Patte AckermannPatte Ackerman joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the many benefits of implementing effective stretching programs in the workplace. Tune in as she shares the life-changing effects just seven minutes of stretching can produce and the need for safety leaders to embrace and champion stretching at work. After all, studies have shown that stretching improves coordination and balance, increases blood flow, and makes us happier!About the Guest:Patte Ackermann is an Industrial Physical Therapist with SSM Health Physical Therapy in St. Louis, MO. For over 25 years she has dedicated herself professionally...
2022-10-2024 min
The Safety GuruStrategies to Prevent Heat Stress with Cam Mackey and Dan GlucksmanIn this episode, we have a very important conversation with Cam Mackey and Dan Glucksman about the reality and risk of heat stress. Unfortunately, the danger of extreme heat increases each year due to continuing effects of climate change. According to OSHA, workers suffer over 3,500 injuries and illnesses related to heat each year. Tune in to learn how organizations can implement effective strategies to prevent heat stress or illness from happening to their team members.About the Guest:The voice of credibility for the safety equipment industry, ISEA is the association for safety equipment and...
2022-10-0622 min
The Safety GuruEmployee Input & Involvement: The Secret Sauce to Drive Safety Culture with Ron Gantt"How can people own a safety program if we don't let them own it and create it?" In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Ron Gantt about the secret sauce of involving employees in safety discussions at an organizational level. Safety leaders must be intentional about seeking employee input but also identifying processes that encourage or inadvertently discourage necessary safety collaboration across the organization. Tune in to learn how to involve employees on a daily basis not just a project basis. Everyone's voice matters when it comes to safety.About the Guest:Ron...
2022-09-2237 min
The Safety GuruSuicide Prevention: A Call to Action for Safety Leaders with Dr. Sally Spencer-ThomasIn observance of World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Week in the United States, we are privileged to have Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas join the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Sally shares how the loss of her brother to suicide in 2004 left her with a calling to help prevent this from happening to others by engaging the workplace in crucial conversations about suicide prevention. Tune in to learn the depths of correlation between mental health and workplace safety and how organizations and leaders can help prevent and mitigate death by suicide. About the Guest: ...
2022-09-0841 min
The Safety GuruSafety Participation and Worker Involvement: Driving Leaps in Performance with Ken WoodwardKen Woodward was involved in a chemical explosion at work that resulted in the loss of his eyesight, smell, and taste. Rather than talking just as a victim, he embraces what can be learned from the incident that cost him three of his senses. In this episode, Ken stresses the importance of all team members working together equally to target zero damage to people, equipment, products, and finances. There's not just one driver to workplace incidents; there's a build-up over time. Tune in to learn how to increase safety participation in the workplace!About the Guest:
2022-08-2534 min
The Safety GuruUnderstanding the True Impact of SIFs on Families, Loved Ones and Leaders with Alyssa GrocuttAlyssa Grocutt was 11 years old when her father suffered a fatal workplace safety incident. Over time, this incident has given Alyssa the passion, purpose, and drive toward a meaningful career in bringing awareness to the topic of workplace safety and safety incidents. In this heartfelt episode, Alyssa shares the true impact workplace injuries and fatalities have on family members, friends, coworkers, and leaders. Tune in to listen to her story and learn how organizations and leaders can provide enduring support to secondary victims of workplace safety incidents.About the Guest:Alyssa Grocutt's passion for workplace...
2022-08-1127 min
The Safety GuruExecutive Safety Coaching: The Key to Unlocking Safety Performance with Martin RoyalSeeking a bid idea to significantly level up safety leadership and performance as an Executive or Safety Leader? In this episode, Martin Royal introduces the power of Executive Safety Coaching and dives into its ROI - improved productivity, better teamwork, a safe space to process and reflect, and support for your internal and external goals. Interested in executive safety coaching? As part of Propulo Consulting's subscription-based executive membership, you will have the opportunity to gain access to the same expertise, insights, and research that many of the leading Fortune 500 organizations rely on to transform their safety cultures, in a...
2022-07-2828 min
The Safety GuruDon’t Be Caught Off Guard: Active Shooter Incidents with Anthony CorwinAccording to the FBI, the number of active shooter incidents identified in 2021 represents a 52.5% increase from 2020 and a 96.8% increase from 2017 in the United States. Anthony Corwin, the Managing Director at Active Violence Emergency Response Training, walks us through how to appropriately respond in an active shooter incident in this episode. Tune in to learn how you can remain situationally aware of your surroundings and how psychological safety in the workplace can save lives.About the Guest:Anthony Corwin is the Executive General Manager for HSI, overseeing the Emergency Care business division. HSI’s Emergency Care bu...
2022-07-1424 min
The Safety GuruThe Importance of Not Letting Complacency Set In with Alan Newey"We'll never realize the accidents we prevent, but we sure will know the ones we don't." In this episode, Alan Newey details the sequence of events that led to a devastating workplace incident in September of 1999. The plant where he had been employed for 15 years had placed production over safety, and the voice in his head knew he hadn't received the necessary training to do his job safely. Alan highlights the role that complacency and comfortability play in workplace incidents and the need to speak up to work together to send every team member home safely. About...
2022-06-3034 min
The Safety GuruThe Role of Boards in Influencing Safety Outcomes with Julie Garland McLellan"It's the board's job to be interested in safety, but it's management's job to be interesting when they talk about safety." In this episode, Julie Garland McLellan shares excellent insights into how the board of directors can influence safety outcomes through intentionally observing where the work is performed day-to-day. To make certain everyone remains responsible for safety, leaders must get involved and show interest. Tune in as she emphasizes the importance of making safety real for the board by having authentic conversations that go beyond statistics in the boardroom.About the Guest:Julie Garland McLellan...
2022-06-1630 min
The Safety GuruElevating the Strategic Impact of Safety at Executive Table with Dave UlrichIn this thought-provoking episode, we tap into the expertise of Dave Ulrich, one of the Top Management and Leadership Gurus who has been ranked as the #1 most influential person in HR. Gather key insights from his approaches that have helped elevate the role of HR into a more strategic function in leading organizations and grasp how Safety Executives can leverage similar approaches to increase influence in the C-Suite.About the Guest:Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group (http...
2022-06-0235 min
The Safety GuruThe Importance of Team-based Safety Culture with Dan Plexman"Safety systems and procedures mean nothing if people don't implement them." In this episode, Dan Plexman shares how a culture of production in the workplace led to an incident that changed his life. Complacency often enters into the minds of team members when the focus is on completing tasks rather than completing tasks safely. This National Electrical Safety Month, Dan is emphasizing the importance of team-based safety culture. Tune in!About the Guest:For years, Dan Plexman worked successfully and safely as a driver, equipment operator and warehouseman in pipeline, oil sands and general construction...
2022-05-1932 min
The Safety GuruMental Wellbeing: A Call to Action for Leaders with Michael WestonMichael Weston's moving message is sure to make you reflect on what's most important in life. He recounts his story of working in a demanding role in the mining industry that ultimately took its toll on his mental health. What started as a normal day in 2013 quickly turned into an unnerving experience for him and his family. Michael was preparing for his commute to work that morning and was found lying unconscious on the driveway several minutes later. Following his successful recovery, Michael has made it his mission to coach leaders and team members on the importance of prioritizing...
2022-05-0539 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety Communication Magical with John DrebingerTrue leaders understand companies that are safe are more profitable and more productive. John Drebinger, professional magician and safety speaker, shares his insights with large companies through genuine inspiration, fun magic, and educational safety messages. In this engaging episode, he emphasizes the importance of giving employees a personal reason behind safety. People often don’t buy into the safety vision of an organization without the why. Through honest, subtle communication and intentional actions, leaders can convey the importance of safety messaging in a way that prompts everyone to take personal ownership.About the GuestJohn Dr...
2022-04-2152 min
The Safety GuruSafety Starts with Awareness. Awareness Starts with You with Bernie & Sheila InmanIn this episode, we have a heartfelt conversation with Bernie and his wife Sheila Inman as they recount the events that led to a tragic incident that left Bernie with burns on over 70% of his body and rendered a quadriplegic. They share their powerful message of “safety starts with awareness – awareness starts with you”, while Sheila shares her heartbreaking experience as a loved one confronted by her husband’s life-altering incident. Tune in to listen to their moving messages!About the GuestBernie Inman was 27 years old and working in the petroleum industry when he was criti...
2022-04-0728 min
The Safety GuruLeadership Lessons from a CEO that Gets Safety with Brian FielkowBeing a CEO calls for making tough decisions and trade-offs every day. Great CEOs also focus on building safety excellence and understand how to balance safety, quality and productivity without allowing trade-offs. In this episode, we have a conversation with Brian Fielkow a CEO who was recently awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award from the National Safety Council. A “CEOs Who Get It!”About the GuestBrian Fielkow is currently CEO of Houston based Jetco Delivery and EVP of its parent company, The GTI Group. Brian has over 25 years of experience leading safety-sensitive industries. He fac...
2022-03-2425 min
The Safety GuruStepping Up the Importance of Ladder Safety with Dylan SkelhornDylan Skelhorn recalls the unfortunate events that led to his fall from heights. He shares stories of leadership that did not demonstrate the commitment to safety and how it contributed to the choices that led to sustaining serious, life-altering injuries. Far from brushing off the importance of safety ownership, his story speaks to the importance of speaking up and increasing safety awareness and the role leaders have to drive a meaningful impact. Dylan shares great ideas around ladder safety as well as an innovative solution to reduce this critical risk in the workplace. Tune in to listen to Dylan’s...
2022-03-1047 min
The Safety GuruCase Study: Engaging Front-Line Teams on Safety with Sheldon PrimusIt was when Sheldon Primus was hired to be plant manager that he looked at safety a little bit differently. Being in a position of leadership, he sought to connect with employees to draw the importance of safety through initiating incredible active leadership. Getting involved and showing up for his employees was his way of provoking safety standards and a thoughtful relationship between himself and employees. From his experience, he defines the role of a manager to promote a communication plan, be a resource for employees and be involved throughout the safety process of projects.About the...
2022-02-2424 min
The Safety GuruDriving Safety Leadership through Small Steps and Goal Alignment with Dr. Kevin Kelloway“Safety leadership is a lot like the weather, everybody talks about it, nobody does anything about it,” says Dr. Kevin Kelloway. Kevin shares pragmatic and actionable ideas that can help every leader become a better safety leader. Based on his research, he encourages leaders to track and implement small daily improvements in 5 themes that all successful safety leaders demonstrate: Speaking about safety, Acting Safely, Focusing on Safety, Engaging others in Safety, and Recognizing safety. This must-listen episode will make your New Year's safety resolutions a breeze!About the GuestDr. E. Kevin Kelloway is th...
2022-02-1031 min
The Safety GuruSafety is a CHOICE you make with James Wood"I made some wrong CHOICES and I’ve been in a wheelchair ever since.” Risk is the neglect of personal pressure on safety. Both management and employees need to make safety a daily priority and encouragement, one that should be stressed beyond production pressures or time constraints. There is a multitude of incidents just waiting to happen that we don't think could ever happen to us. But it is our decisions that make the difference between an incident and another day at work. James Wood shares his experience about the series of choices that led to his incident and the...
2022-01-2724 min
The Safety GuruCommunicating your Safety Business Case with Dr. Georgi PopovCall it ‘lost in translation' when speaking to executives about safety improvements. More and more organizations recognize safety and prevention measures as an essential role that needs to be effectively communicated to upper-level management. Dr. Georgi Popov talks about safety prevention through design standards, business cases for change, and the next level of safety performance.About the Guest:Georgi Popov, Ph.D., CSP, QEP, SMS, ARM, CMC, FAIHA is the interim chair of Safety Sciences at the University of Central Missouri. He is co-author of Assessing and Managing Risk - An ERM Perspective; Risk Management To...
2022-01-1345 min
The Safety GuruNew Year Special Episode - 4 Safety Megatrends for 2022 with Dr. Josh Williams, Martin Royal and Eduardo LanAs you prepare to ring in the new year, tune in to this special episode featuring safety experts Eric Michrowski, Martin Royal, Eduardo Lan, and Dr. Josh Williams from Propulo Consulting. They take the time to discuss important topics such as how to return to the workplace safely, learning organization, investment in safety coaching, and the evolution of Human and Organizational Performance. You are sure to gain beneficial insights as each expert highlights a specific safety megatrend to focus on in 2022. Happy New Year!About the guests:Dr. Josh Williams, Martin Royal and Eduardo Lan...
2021-12-3038 min
The Safety GuruHoliday Special Episode - The Top 10 themes and ideas from 2021A year in review. The Safety Guru’s Top 10 themes and ideas from our 2021 season! Get caught up with the ideas that will help you leave a legacy in 2022! Happy Holidays!Special thanks to our 2021 season guests: Nick Marks, Michelle Brown, Donald G. James, Kina Hart, Tricia Kagerer, Curtis Weber, Brandon Williams, Candace Carnahan, Dr. Tim Ludwig, Alfred Ricci, Dr. Josh Williams, Dr. Mark Fleming, Gardner Tabon, Steve Spear, Spencer Beach, Eduardo Lan, Dr. Keita Franklin, Jason Anker, John Westhaver, Dr. Tim Marsh, Glen Cook (Cookie), Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Dr. Robert Sinclair and Russ & Laurel Youngstrom....
2021-12-1620 min
The Safety GuruMoving Safety from the Head to the Heart with Russ and Laurel YoungstromA special episode in honor of December Family Month features an excellent conversation with Russ and his wife Laurel. Their message is a strong warning that one split-second decision can change many lives forever. Russ is a work-related paraplegic, and he touches on the dangers of an "it won't happen to me" attitude in the workplace. He reminds the listeners that accidents can happen to any of us, especially when carelessly ignoring safety precautions. Laurel discusses how one careless act has affected every aspect of their lives. Listen to a truly inspirational story about the importance of safety ownership...
2021-12-0228 min
The Safety GuruLinking Safety Climate and Behaviors with Dr. Robert SinclairPositive safety climate has an impact on safety performance and safety outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Robert Sinclair, a Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Clemson University and Editor in Chief at Occupational Health Science, explains the link between safety climate and behavior and how to prioritize safety in the workplace with a reward system. He also touches on the importance of safety training and the critical role of supervisory and safety leadership. Learn how to increase employee engagement and improve safety performance!About the guest:Bob Sinclair is a Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology...
2021-11-1827 min
The Safety GuruLessons from Aviation Safety: Human Factors with Dr. Suzanne KearnsTo err is human… but to learn and identify organizational ‘accidents waiting to happen’ is more critical than to lay blame. In this episode, we’re TAKING OFF with Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Associate Professor of Aviation at the University of Waterloo and Founding Director at the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics. Suzanne shares critical insights in Human Factors and Aviation Safety to help listeners explore how aviation has been able to make substantial improvements in safety and, more importantly, how it can help every organization improve safety performance.About the guest:Dr. Suzanne Kearns is an Associ...
2021-11-0428 min
The Safety GuruPowerline Safety: Look up and Live with CookieOctober is ‘Safe Work’ month in Australia. We’re heading Down Under with special guest Cookie, an award-winning powerline safety expert from Queensland, Australia! In this episode, he illustrates the importance of powerline safety, the significance of ‘unintentional blindness’ and shares life saving tips in the event of a contact. Tune in to learn more about his innovative app ‘Look up and Live’ along with how your organization can proactively prepare for powerline risk.About the Guest:Glen Cook (Cookie), is an experienced and Passionate Powerline Safety Specialist based in Australia. Cookie is extremely passionate about raising p...
2021-10-2134 min
The Safety GuruThe linkage between Safety and Mental Health & Fatigue with Dr. Tim MarshAs we approach World Mental Health Day, tune in to identify the linkages between mental health and safety outcomes! In this insightful episode, Dr.Tim Marsh, discusses how organizations can improve their safety performance by taking a more holistic approach that also keeps leaders in tune with fatigue, anxiety and depression that could be increasing at risk work. Approaches such as developing supervisor soft skills and emphasizing the importance of actively caring are important tools for organizations to consider.About the guest:Tim Marsh was one of the team leaders of the original UK research...
2021-10-0727 min
The Safety GuruRoad Safety and Why it Matters with John WesthaverAbout a month before his high-school graduation 27 years ago, John Westhaver was involved in a devastating car accident that left him with varying degrees of burns covering 75% of his body. This experience jumpstarted his life as a motivational speaker and safety advocate, as he continues to emphasize the importance of minimizing dangerous distractions. In this thrilling episode, John discusses techniques to practice that will help individuals become more aware of understanding the possible risks in seemingly safe situations. The importance of leadership within safety culture is highlighted and John teaches the audience how to prioritize physical and psychological conditions...
2021-09-2340 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety part of your life with Jason AnkerIn this episode, Jason Anker discusses the work incident that paralyzed him from the waist down at just 24 years old. Mental health in the workplace is a popular topic of discussion these days, but it’s rarely linked to worker safety. How does mental health affect decision-making at work? What impact can a work accident have on your life and the lives of those around you? What can supervisors do to support workers? Anker tackles these tough questions and shares the inspiring journey of how he overcame the trauma from his life-altering incident.About the guest:...
2021-09-0943 min
The Safety GuruSupporting the Mental Health of Your Workforce with Dr. Keita FranklinMental health is a safety issue, yet its importance in the workplace is often minimized. Dr. Keita Franklin is a leading expert in workplace mental health and suicide prevention. This week, she discusses the mental health challenges faced by workers everywhere, relating it to her experience working with active duty armed forces. Take a listen to learn about useful practices that people at all levels of an organization, from the CEO to front-line supervisors and workers, can use to shift organizational culture and lessen the stigma surrounding seeking help.About the guest:Dr. Keita Franklin...
2021-08-2621 min
The Safety GuruThe power of change: Frontline Leadership & Supervision with Eduardo LanFront-line employees are more influenced by their supervisor than their CEO on a day-to-day basis, yet many supervisors are never provided with safety leadership training. In this episode, Eduardo Lan, partner at Propulo Consulting, discusses the importance of investing in your supervisors’ skills. Abilities like assigning work, asking questions, involving employees, and connecting with team members are often overlooked and dismissed, but they are the key to a safer, more productive workforce. It’s time to move beyond outdated “command and control” methods and ensure that all supervisors are taught how to lead effectively and respectfully to achieve the best res...
2021-08-1232 min
The Safety GuruPutting Safety First: Listen to yourself with Spencer Beach18 years ago, Spencer Beach’s life changed forever when a workplace incident left him with severe burns on 90% of his body. Today, he is a safety motivational speaker who shares his story and wisdom to help prevent future incidents. In this engaging episode, Beach discusses the importance of listening to your gut feeling and speaking up. He also shares insightful ideas on how to develop a trusting relationship with employees and how to talk about safety in a way that motivates workers and increases safety awareness. Tune in to listen to Beach’s important message!About the gues...
2021-07-2930 min
The Safety GuruExcellence in Safety & Operational Performance: Lessons from Alcoa, the US Navy and Toyota with Steve SpearIn this week’s episode geared towards leaders, founder of See to Solve, MIT senior lecturer and award-winning author Steven Spear shares his rich knowledge of safety success stories to help guide you towards tried and tested approaches to safety. Learn from real life examples, from Toyota’s commitment to “coaching the coach” and late Alcoa CEO Paul O’Neill’s revolutionary learning culture to the U.S. Navy’s smooth sailing operations thanks to a connected task force. What better way to improve your safety leadership and safety culture than to learn from the original trailblazers?About the gues...
2021-07-1557 min
The Safety GuruMove your Safety Performance: A view from transportation with Gardner TabonSafety needs to be a constant consideration in every job, especially in the transportation industry. This week’s guest is Gardner Tabon, EVP and Chief Safety Officer for Capital Metro. He shares valuable insights on incorporating safety into the day-to-day of all workers – not just those working in the safety team. Take a listen to learn how to be a safety “solutionist” and engage, inform and educate your employees in all things safety.About the GuestGardner Tabon, Capital Metro’s Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer has served the industry he has come to love, g...
2021-07-0124 min
Science of CXThe Balance Between Human-Interaction, Epic Cultures and Digitization in CX with Eric MichrowskiEvery once in a while, we stop and think to ourselves, "how much is enough"? I am talking about, how to balance Human-Interactions, Epic Cultures and Digitization. Most companies today have embarked on a journey of Digital Transformation and are trying to digitize as much of their world as they can, but how do you step back and really take a look at "The Balance" of these things? Eric Michrowski, CEO of Propulo Consulting stops by the ScienceOfCX Studios and we tackle just this issue.
Once you listen to this episode, you will understand the delicate balance...
2021-06-2234 min
The Safety GuruLeadership Commitment: Sending the Right Signals with Dr. Mark FlemingAbout the guest:Dr. Fleming is a Professor in the department of psychology at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax Nova Scotia. He has just completed a five year term as the CN professor of Safety Culture. Dr. Fleming is an applied psychologist with over 25 years of experience in industrial health and safety management in high hazard industries including the offshore oil and gas, nuclear power, petrochemical, power generation and construction. He is dedicated to developing practical and valid tools to assist organizations to prevent harm. He holds degrees from the University of Aberdeen, and The Robert Go...
2021-06-1734 min
The Safety GuruTaking your Safety to the Next Level: Integrating BBS and Human Performance with Dr. Josh WilliamsBehavior-based safety, human performance, cognitive psychology... It can be overwhelming to consider so many competing safety approaches. On this week’s episode, Dr. Josh Williams returns to advocate for a well-rounded approach to safety. Josh shares practical HP tools for learning from workers’ first-hand experience and taking a proactive approach to preventing SIFs. Don’t scramble to improve your organization’s safety once it’s too late!About The Guest: For more than 20 years, Josh has partnered with clients around the world to deliver customized, sustainable solutions to improve safety culture and prevent SIFs. Dr. Williams e...
2021-06-0325 min
The Safety GuruMindfulness and Resilience: Safety Impact with Alfred RicciFrom first-responders to workers and leaders, every single job contains elements of stress. Alfred Ricci, founder of First Responder Resilience, created his own methodology for introducing mindfulness and resilience into day-to-day work life. In this episode, we explore the importance of paying attention to your own mindset and to your team members’ mental states to improve focus and situational awareness, ultimately improving safety. Learn how to implement mindfulness and resilience to improve productivity and safety performance!Alfred is a keynote speaker, workshop leader, and founder of First Responder Resilience, with 10+ years of experience teaching workshops on personal de...
2021-05-2028 min
The Safety GuruDysfunctional Practices That Kill your Safety Culture with Dr. Tim LudwigBehavioural safety analysis is essential on the part of managers and workers alike to improve safety practices and conditions in the workplace. Today’s guest, Dr. Tim Ludwig, is a renowned safety consultant with 30 years of experience doing empirical research on employee-driven behavioural safety. Tune in to our discussion on common mistakes made by managers and on the effectiveness of observation, risk identification and open communication to find sustainable solutions and create a safer environment for front-line workers.The Safety Doc: Dr. Tim LudwigDr. Tim Ludwig is an expert in behavioural approaches to safety, wi...
2021-05-0642 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety Personal with Candace CarnahanIncidents can happen to anyone, that's why it’s important to make safety personal. Candace Carnahan was involved in a workplace incident when she was at the wrong place at the wrong time. She highlights that everyone needs the courage to care, and to take responsibility for safety to reap the benefits. Candace reminds us that anyone can get hurt and the importance of speaking up to improve safety performance - if you know better, do better! Tune in to hear Candace’s story and insights.Candace Carnahan, Safety AdvocateWith wisdom and wit, Candace pres...
2021-04-2225 min
The Safety GuruFrom Fighter Pilot to Airline Pilot: Lessons in Human Performance with Brandon WilliamsSafety is a cornerstone of the airline and aviation industry. Our guest Brandon Williams, founder of LeadTac, adjunct professor, F-15 fighter and airline pilot, started his career in the U.S. Air Force. Brandon highlights the importance of considering human factors and mitigating human error using a systems based approach. Listen to learn how to implement Human Factor Leadership and peer accountability to reduce human errors and improve safety performance.Brandon Williams, LeadTac FounderBrandon Williams is an accomplished and results-oriented leader, top business speaker, executive consultant, and technical expert with proven leadership experience in...
2021-04-0840 min
The Safety GuruImportance of Leadership and Onboarding for Safety with Curtis WeberSafety is important at all stages of a career, whether it is the first, third or last day at work. Irrespective of the job, communication and collaboration during and after onboarding are crucial to ensure everyone’s safety. Curtis Weber is a Safety and Motivational speaker, who learned about the importance of speaking up and building relationships with co-workers through a serious workplace accident that changed his life. Tune in to learn about the importance of leadership and making safety personal during and after orientation.Curtis Weber, Safety and Motivational Speaker, Curtis Weber ConsultingCurtis Webe...
2021-03-2524 min
The Safety GuruConnecting with your Safety Audience with Tricia KagererIn conversation with Tricia Kagerer, the author of The B Words, discussing women in non-traditional roles in the workplace, including safety and risk management. Topics covered include workplace diversity, corporate social responsibility and servant leadership. Tricia advocates for the importance of financial literacy and bridging the missing link regarding the impact of safety and wellbeing initiatives on the bottom line. Listen to discover how to gain freedom from society’s prohibition and from your inhibition, to drive positivity and achieve success! Tricia Kagerer, Author & EVP of Risk Management at Jordan Foster ConstructionTricia is the Exe...
2021-03-1121 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety Personal with Kina HartWorkplace Safety is critical for employees to be able to go home to their loved ones each and every day. In this episode we explore the importance of Safety Leadership and effective Safety Culture in the workplace with Kina Hart, an inspirational speaker for Workplace Safety who tragically lost her arm in a summer job workplace accident. Tune in as she shares her insights on safety communication and participation, active caring and the zero tolerance method.Kina Hart, Hart to Heart SafetyKina’s fight for survival began when she found herself caught in a mo...
2021-02-2522 min
The Safety GuruLessons in Leadership from a Career at NASA with Donald G. JamesDonald G. James, author of the recently released book Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won’t shares great insights from his lengthy career at NASA. From stories of how the Challenger and Columbia incidents shaped his view of leadership and blind spots, to sharing ideas for leaders to reduce these very blind spots and create environments where people are comfortable speaking up, this is an engaging podcast filled with stories and insights on the importance of Psychological Safety.Donald G. James is an executive leader, a manager, a facilitator, a public speaker, a mentor, an...
2021-02-1125 min
The Safety GuruSafety Leadership: The Holy Grail of Safety with Michelle BrownEverybody talks about the importance of leadership to drive Safety Performance. In this must-listen to episode, we explore tangibly how leaders need to show up to drive safety outcomes. To be a great safety leader, you need to care deeply about your people, understand your personal WHY for safety and regularly demonstrate the value of safety through your actions. Michelle Brown shares her insights about transformational safety leadership and actions to shape, develop and improve these skills to become better safety leaders.Michelle Brown is the COO of Pinsight, a HR software solution providing businesses with critical ins...
2021-01-2844 min
The Safety GuruHappiness Index for Safety and Mental Health with Nick MarksHappiness in the workplace matters for sustainable wellbeing, safety, productivity and business outcomes. It predicts if teams and organizations are building a better future. Today, our special guest Nick Marks shares his insights on psychological safety and mental-wellbeing, two critical drivers of safety outcomes. He also addresses skeptics by demonstrating how feelings connect to data.Nic Marks, Founder & CEO, Friday PulseDescribed by one client as a “statistician with a soul”, Nic has been working in the field of happiness and wellbeing for over 25 years.In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his prev...
2021-01-1427 min
The Safety GuruNew Year Special Episode 19 - SAFETY’S TOP 21 FOR ‘21Happy New Year from The Safety Guru! Are you ready to charge up your Safety strategy for 2021? Listen in to a special, must listen episode: our top 21 predictions for safety in 2021 with Eric Michrowski and Dr Josh Williams.Dr. Josh Williams: For more than 20 years, Josh has partnered with clients around the world to deliver customized, sustainable solutions to improve safety culture and prevent SIFs. Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech and is a behavioral safety, human performance, and safety culture improvement expert.Josh is the author of...
2020-12-3126 min
The Safety GuruThe Top 10 from 2020: Key insights from the Safety GuruA year in review. The Safety Guru’s Top 10 themes and ideas from our 2020 season! Get caught up with the ideas that will help you leave a legacy in 2021!More Episodes: https://thesafetyculture.guru/Powered By Propulo Consulting: https://propulo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-12-1713 min
The Safety GuruLeaders Owning It for Safety! with Brie DeLisiToday we are in conversation with Brie DeLisi, Associate Partner with Propulo. Safety Leaders know that Leadership Matters to drive the right Safety Outcomes. In a must listen to episode, Brie helps make that statement real. She demonstrates through her research what Owning It means for safety and how it translates into tangible outcomes. If someone needs convincing on the importance of investing in your leaders, listen in!Brie is an expert in Occupational Safety and Health, specializing in client safety culture assessments and transformation. She has many years of experience in the Aerospace industry, working for...
2020-12-0422 min
The Safety GuruDiversity as an accelerator for safety outcomes with Bryce GrifflerToday, we are in conversation with Bryce Griffler who shares the impact of intentionally bringing diversity of perspectives and opinions into safety activities and teams. From union involvement, to people with diverse backgrounds and experiences including people that might come from a totally different part of the business, a well-rounded team is bound to find better and safer ways to do the work. These strategies consistently improve the quality of conversations and solutions, driving to safer outcomes. He shares easy strategies to make this happen in your business. This episode shares some very important ideas which are too often...
2020-11-1929 min
The Safety GuruMaking Safety Personal: Connecting with the Front-Line with Chris YerikianThis week we are in conversation with Chris Yerikian who shares some experiences in making safety more personal to connect with front line team members on a more emotional level to increase safety involvement and participation. From front line leaders and team members sharing their personal ‘why’ for staying safe to turning into habits and reinforcing the theme on an ongoing basis to deliver safety outcomes, Chris shares his successes.Chris has been in the EHS field since 2016 and received his undergrad from Cal State Northridge in Environmental and Occupational Health. Prior to EHS, he managed movie thea...
2020-11-0521 min
The Safety GuruMental Health & Suicide Prevention in ConstructionIn recognition of World Mental Health Day, we are in conversation with Kathleen Dobson, Safety Director at Alberici. She shares some critical insights on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Construction. The learnings relate to so many industries. Gather some insights, reflect on how you can apply these to improve the safety of your workplace and make a difference!Kathleen Dobson is a 21+ year veteran of the construction industry. As Safety Director for Alberici Constructors, she has responsibility for and supports their automotive, heavy civil, mining and industrial processes divisions. Kathi is engaged in project start...
2020-10-2226 min
The Safety GuruDistracted Driving: Making our roads safer with Brian Kuebler, author of The Long BlinkOctober is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. What better introduction to an excellent conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist and author of The Long Blink, Brian Kuebler, who exposes the staggering cost of the American trucking industry’s rising crash rate through the intimate struggle of Ed Slattery, who is left to piece his family back together after a trucker fell asleep at the wheel and killed his wife and maimed his son. He brings awareness to the critical importance of safety on the roads and the role that the trucking industry can play to improve safety as we explore the ra...
2020-10-0827 min
The Safety GuruPushing through the Plateau - Behavior Based Safety and BeyondBehavior Based Safety has brought incredible successes to many organizations but often performance pushes to new heights and plateaus. In a lively conversation with Dr. Josh Williams, we explore strategies to push past the plateau. From re-energizing Behavior Based Safety programs to integrating ideas from Cognitive Psychology and Human Performance tools to bring a holistic approach to safety improvement. This is a must listen to episode if you want to explore options for what’s next in your safety strategy!Dr. Josh Williams is a Partner with Propulo Consulting, a global management consulting firm delivering significant and sus...
2020-09-2523 min
The Safety GuruAre you feeling sleepy? Why sleep is so critical to stay safe!Digging into the latest research in sleep with Rebecca Brossoit M.S. to understand the impact on safety. Exploring strategies to improve sleep and drive the right outcomes for workplaces.Rebecca Brossoit earned her M.S. in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology from Colorado State University (CSU) in 2017 and she is currently in the final stages of her PhD in I/O Psychology at CSU. Her research interests include employee sleep, health, and safety, nature exposure in relation to recovery from work stress, the work-family interface, and workplace interventions. Becca has published research related to the...
2020-09-1016 min
The Safety GuruInspiring Safety Leadership and Ownership with Brad GardnerIt’s been over 10 years since Brad Gardner lost his right arm in a workplace accident—an accident that didn’t have to happen. Brad and his wife, Dolores, have dedicated their lives to making workplaces safer in order to prevent tragedies like their own from happening to others. Listen to a truly inspirational story on the importance of safety leadership and ownership from Brad.Brad and his wife, Dolores, are world-renowned safety motivational speakers who share their story in order to prevent tragedies like their own from happening to others. Their delivery is versatile enough to move a...
2020-08-2723 min
The Safety GuruCOVID-19: Critical safety considerations for our front line healthcare workers with Dr. Stephanie AndelHot off the press! Dr. Stephanie Andel shares some recent research on safety for healthcare workers in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Some concerning insights that aren’t getting the needed attention. This timely episode provides some actionable insights to protect the wellbeing of our front line workers that are keeping all of us safe.Stephanie Andel (sandel@iu.edu) is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Dr. Andel received her PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on employee health and well-being, em...
2020-08-1325 min
The Safety GuruImproving our Safety Communications with Dr. Archana TedoneAn excellent interview with Dr. Archana Tedone exploring the latest insights in Safety Communications to help organizations improve a critical dimension to improve outcomes. In addition to sharing ideas around how leaders can improve their safety communications, she shares some evidence-based ideas around upward and lateral safety communications – how workers share ideas and how they collaborate with each other.Archana Tedone, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology at the University of Baltimore. Archana is a workplace health and safety researcher, and a large portion of her work focuses on identifying the or...
2020-07-3025 min
The Safety GuruPredicting Safety Outcomes: Learnings from Big Data with Dr. Chuck PettingerAn excellent interview with Dr. Chuck Pettinger exploring what Big Data can teach us about safety and preventing the next potential injury. Exploring what information and insights are available now and predictions about the future of safety in the digital space.Chuck has over 30 years of experience designing, implementing and evaluating culture step-change initiatives. His major interests include developing large-scale corporate behavior change initiatives, assessing industrial safety cultures, using advanced predictive analytics to develop leading indicators and conducting organizational Leadership Workshops.For more information: www.predictivesolutions.comListen More Episodes: https://thesafetyculture.guru/
2020-07-1630 min
The CX GuruCustomer Experience Listener QuestionsThis week on the CX Guru, Eric Michrowski answers 5 listener questions. He explores topics on Customer Effort and the impact on Service Design, the importance of Empowering team members, Contact Center Metrics and ways to shift them and the Best Service Metrics to implement is service based roles to drive the right Customer Experience outcomes.
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2020-07-1020 min
The Safety GuruMental Health in the Workplace post COVID-19: Impacts on Safety with Dr. Madison HanscomDr. Madison Hanscom shares some alarming recent research on Mental Health in the Workplace through the current COVID-19 context. She touches on the impacts on Worker Safety and provides some tangible strategies that organizations can implement to support in difficult and challenging times. This is such a critical topic that is too often missing from the Safety and Executive dialogue. This episode of the Safety Guru also touches on individual strategies that can help leaders and listeners in addition to the broader organizational context. Listen in!Listen more episodes:https://thesafetyculture.guru/Powered By Propulo...
2020-07-0225 min
The Safety GuruLearnings from the Flin Flon Smelter Explosion: Making workplaces saferBrian Humphreys shares the story of the Flin Flon, Manitoba smelter explosion at Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting in his book No Smoke Without Fire; A Recipe for Disaster. He was the safety supervisor on the night of the fatal smelter explosion and details the tragedy and shares perspectives on what can be done to prevent potentially fatal workplace incidents. He touches on the importance of front-line supervision and the importance of a focus on Safety Culture on this episode of the Safety Guru.Listen more episodes: https://thesafetyculture.guru/Over 49 years of experience in steelmaking...
2020-06-1830 min
The Safety GuruSafety Communications with Dr. Josh WilliamsSafety Communications with Dr. Josh Williams Effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy safe production culture.This is particularly important with one-on-one conversations with employees.Employees who feel listened to and appreciated are more likely to go beyond the call of duty for safety and other organizational efforts.Effective communicators demonstrate genuine caring, promote psychological safety, actively listen, and provide recognition regularly.How strong are your safety communication skills?Please take a time to try our free quiz: https://www.zeroharmleadership.com/Powered By P...
2020-06-0419 min
The Safety GuruClose Call Reporting with Dr Josh WilliamsClose Call Reporting with Dr Josh WilliamsDoes your organization reinforce a culture of reporting or is there some fear (or hassle) associated with close call events? The answer to that question is a great litmus test for your overall safe production culture.The purpose of reporting close calls (and minor injuries) is to promote a learning culture and avoid serious injuries in the future.Close call reporting, when done correctly, is a powerful tool to improve safety culture and prevent serious injuries and fatalities. How well does your organization manage close call reporting...
2020-05-2118 min
The Safety GuruSafety Incentives with Dr Josh WilliamsFor years, organizational leaders have used incentives to try and motivate safety. The rationale is that providing financial rewards for not getting hurt will motivate employees to “try harder” for safety. In reality, this often encourages non-reporting which is why OSHA now discourages outcome-based incentives. Plus, people are already motivated to avoid injury. Effective incentives, if used, should focus on proactive safety behaviors and efforts. Rewards should be symbolic and safety themed. Genuine appreciation and recognition trump all other incentives. Take the quiz below to see how well you’re managing sa...
2020-05-0717 min
2020-05-0101 min
The Safety GuruSafety Guru with Eric Michrowski - My Safety WhyThis episode introduces my Safety Why. What is yours? It's key to being a Safety Leader and to deliver results.12 key proven credos to deliver the right safety outcomes.https://thesafetyculture.guru/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-2318 min
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2020-04-1600 min
The Hero FactorWhat does good look like? with Eric MichrowskiOperational excellence is a buzzword thrown around many business circles. In this episode, this week's guest Eric Michrowski and host Jeffrey Hayzlett talk about what it means. They contrast the differences between in making mistakes when working in big companies versus smaller ones, taking risks, and building culture. Eric also touches on how his business, Propulo Consulting, uses science to improve the world of work.
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2020-01-2928 min