Leading and Learning Through Safety

Communication in the workplace can seem like an overwhelming exercise. So many people, so many needs, so many forms. We can as leaders learn to control the message and help focus our communication to be more effective. 

This week we talk about motivation. Motivation begins with good communication. Are there ways that we can better communicate to our teams to help create the motivation needed to work safely?

A headline about OSHA caught my attention this week and leads to a discussion on real leadership and how it had a direct effect on safety.  As the next generations are focused on organizational values, there could be a real turning point in tolerance for workplace harm.

This week, we start things off by talking about safety systems and how they can be intimidating but should not be. We then transition to a local news story about OSHA penalties for emergency management.

Temperatures are still high, so we talk about hot weather precautions. Then in the second half, we look at a news story where safety really is just a sense of luck.

I found a headline this week about a fatality. The lack of training on many fronts led to this terrible incident. We chat about the necessity of training and how we can reflect on the continuous improvement cycle of safety education.

This week we dive deeper into the OSHA Heat Stress law-making process and some of the principles that could come from the data gathering. As we explore the heat stress, the idea of a hazard becoming part of the culture emerges. How long does it take for an organizational culture to accept a hazard as just part of the work? How do you engage and empower your workforce to reset expectations and talk...

Summer is back and the debate for OSHA to create a heat stress standard is on the rise. This week, we talk about the need for such legislation and why it has been too long in the making.

After a brainstorming session with an international group, I came away wondering if safety could be a key differentiator in recruiting and keeping top talent. Is your safety program something you feel would be worth talking about when recruiting? This week, we explore the idea of safety as a tool for promoting your company to new hires.

I came across an article about a fork truck accident which sparked my interest in how the media reports on work-related incidents.  The discussion continues as we chat through options and ideas for managing the total workflow traffic of a busy site.

After returning from the annual SHRM conference this week. The idea of empathy and inclusion is at the forefront. It is through empathy that we are able to really understand our team and help motivate a safety-oriented workplace. The idea of empathy goes well beyond physical safety. It is about being who you are and assuring that the organization is open to ideas and thoughts of its entire team.

This week we continue to chat about a PSJ 1995 article. Leadership is a necessary component of a strong safety culture. Many times, it is the lack of leadership that leads to incidents in the workplace. Management is often times an overlooked aspect of injury root causes.

This week we take a trip back to 1995. I came across a throwback safety article from the mid-1990s and found that the message is as important today as it was then. The basic message, safety has to be part of organizational leadership.

This week we talk about emotional intelligence and the purpose of empathy in our organizations.

This week we talk about some new innovations in safety and then explore the idea of how safety is a critical human element of an organization.

This week we talk about changes in COVID protocols and then about the fundamental connect of HR and HSE

This week we talk about the future of Covid safety protocol and then extend the conversation to culture. Talking over time with leaders helps to understand and educate.

This week, we talk about the Covid-19 vaccine mandate in New York City. In the second half, the discussion shifts to how big equipment like vehicles and fork trucks have a big impact on safety.

This week we talk about the SCOTUS OSHA Covid ETS decision and then how we can help lead with a safety-first mindset.

The week we talk about the COVID ETS going to the supreme court and the healthcare ETS withdrawal. Then we turn our attention locally to focus on how motivation needs are fundamental to being human. A company that avoids safety dehumanizes its employees.

This week we open with the renewed OSHA Covid ETS. Then, we look at a real-life case study of how leading with safety creates engagement, efficiency, and stronger teams.

This week I talk about the quad-state tornado and having a plan for weather preparedness.

The week we talk about the NY City vaccine mandate. Then, we chat about an industrial accident. Have you been part of a multi-national company? Sometimes, there is extra effort involved in helping them understand OSHA and USA safety practices.

Have you heard, "when safety's a factor call a contractor?" When we need a safety-critical contractor what steps are taken to assure they are trained and certified to do that work. This week we talk about the impacts of contractor work processes.

This week we kick things off by talking about Covid and prevention steps. In the second half of the podcast, we chat about what it means to be a mentor and the future of my blog. Mentorships are such a great experience when they are done right.