SafeTalk with SafeStart

Send us Fan Mail What really leads to a fatal road accident? Could it be something as common as fatigue? This episode of Safe Talk with Safe Start is a gripping exploration of a tragic real-life automobile accident, where a family lost their lives on a routine journey home.  Hosts: Danny Smith and Tim Page-Bottorff   https://safestart.box.com/s/pj8706zgeezzutl5bfepftpdyznc44ii

Send us Fan Mail Those seeking the key to a safer, more productive work environment know that it lies not just in your hands, but in those of the employees around you. In this insightful episode with Danny Smith, he delves into a powerful real-life example from a Japanese auto manufacturer that illustrates the transformative power of the individual learning loop on the organizational learning loop...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a gut feeling that something isn't quite right and ignored it? That's exactly how Mike found himself with a dislocated and broken neck and paralyzed from the neck down. Join us to hear how his personal journey to recovery has shaped his understanding of risk-taking, human error, and complacency. Host: Danny Smith  Guest: Mike Shaw

Send us Fan Mail The chances of fatality in a motorcycle crash are approximately 30 times higher than in a car accident. But that doesn't have to be a hard and fast rule. SafeStart's resident motorcycle expert Michael Blandford provides safety tips for motorcycle riders and those who share the road with them. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Michael Blandford https://www.iii.org/fact-stati...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with the challenge of introducing SafeStart concepts to Contractors and Subcontractors? This episode has got you covered! Join us as we sit down with fellow consultant Leigh-Ann Stewart, who shares her insights on the importance of communication and our moral obligation to protect all workers, regardless of their status.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Leigh-Ann Stewart...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know that slips, trips, and falls are among the top three causes of injuries resulting in missed workdays and even the second biggest cause of preventable death at home? It's time to take action and prevent these incidents from occurring in our lives.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Teena Blount

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a close call that could've ended in disaster? Debbie Clark joins us to share her personal stories of two such incidents.  Listen in as we analyze the states and errors that led to these situations, and learn critical error reduction techniques that can help you avoid similar incidents in your life. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Debbie Clark

Send us Fan Mail Our Flex Series continues as we zero in on how problematic complacency is (75% of the critical error reduction techniques are dedicated to complacency). Complacency not only impacts performance but can also negatively lead to poor decision-making—the flex unit helps to identify when you're complacent and how to manage it.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Chris LaSalle  

Send us Fan Mail Why is SafeStart's state-to-error pattern universal?  Answer: Where there are people you'll see Human Factors. Cultures are certainly different around the globe. However,  we are more alike than you might think. How do we compare to the rest of the world and what we as North Americans can learn from others? Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Larry Wilson   

Send us Fan Mail Nothing could be as relaxing as watering your outdoor plants. However, mix in some human factors and your stress-relieving activity soon turns into a chore and an accident waiting to happen. Our Story Series continues with how this summertime ritual could have ended with a SIF! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Amy Hutchinson

Send us Fan Mail The SafeStart Human Factors Review can evaluate how your SafeStart journey is going with the existing systems in place (and their effectiveness), the safety climate, and employee engagement (with respect to safety) to discover what is working well on your site and what needs attention. Hear about the three-step process and how it all works straight from the Piggee's mouth.  H...

Send us Fan Mail You never know who's listening which is why 24/7 safety is so important. In this SafeStart Story series episode, Client Success Manager Drew talks about how working from home has caused subliminal learning for his wife, and the surprising way he found out about it. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Drew MacDonald

Send us Fan Mail Summer's coming and with it an increase in summer students and temporary workers. Since most of them will only be on the job for a matter of weeks or months, our new short-term worker unit is designed to provide the common SafeStart language they will hear and see on the job site, allowing them to “talk the talk”. Mark shares how training summer students who work at his wife’...

Send us Fan Mail The Flex Unit series is meant to provide a quick overview of SafeStart Now's flexible training units. 4 Habits to Prevent Back Pain outlines how to keep your back safe both on and off the job. Guest Jeremy Hyde shares a back story that really demonstrates the state-to-error risk pattern and details how this flex unit works to prevent back injuries. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Gue...

Send us Fan Mail Golf is often described as a quiet sport that takes place on serene courses. Would it surprise you to know that you're more likely to get hurt playing golf than rugby, hockey, or boxing? This SafeStart story will demonstrate how easily an injury (or a near miss in this case) can happen in a quick round of golf. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Yvonne Wallace

Send us Fan Mail Good things take time—but beyond the cliché, have you ever wondered why we rush? Danny speaks about this and how SafeStart can help you to identify the telltale signs that happen mentally and physically when you're rushed. Host: Danny Smith    

Send us Fan Mail According to the NSC, an estimated 8 people are killed daily due to distracted driving. Tim gives us the top 10 distractions behind the wheel, tips to overcome them, and describes how teens can be the best messengers to keep everyone safe. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff   

Send us Fan Mail The state-to-error risk pattern focuses on how someone's state of mind can cause them to not think about the risks related to the task at hand. Jack brings us a hilarious example of how failing to recognize the state-to-error risk pattern hurt his pride and thankfully nothing else. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jack Jackson  

Send us Fan Mail SafeStart Now has non-sequential flexible training units meant for just-in-time use—an improved version of our critical decision units. Whether you drive for a living, it's a part of your job (mobile equipment) or driving is just something you do daily, the Enhancing Driver Safety On and Off the Job , flex unit is an example of how this digestible information will impact you...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to identify the elements of a good SafeStart story when the SafeStart technique used to prevent the situation from being worse is part of the story? Yvonne Wallace, SafeStart Client Growth Manager does just that in her winter driving story, see if you and your group can dissect the story from this angle.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Yvonne Wallace

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for ways to keep SafeStart concepts top of mind in your organization? The Rate Your State Process for SafeStart is the best way to protect your SafeStart investment. Think of it as BBS for SafeStart! But without any of the logistical limitations and complexity of BBS. Just a positive, meaningful (meaning a good use of everyone's time) conversation.  Host: Dann...

Send us Fan Mail Today, travel at your own risk! If the airlines don't get you human factors may. Listen in as a SafeStart consultant who recalls a trip that produced some embarrassing results. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Joe Tantarelli

Send us Fan Mail Every year, thousands of people are hurt while working with ladders, at home and at work. In honor of National Ladder Safety Month, here is an episode you might want to include in your training. We've included everything from selection to types of ladders and how to inspect/use ladders properly. We’ve also included a few real-life stories we hope will motivate your team to th...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had one of those days where spilled coffee feels like the end of the world? That spilled coffee may be the factor to predict your safety, performance and human error for the day, Danny explains on the podcast.  Host: Danny Smith 

Send us Fan Mail We're going to start something new here at SafeTalk, from time-to-time we're going to turn this podcast into a training resource. Jump in the boat as Tim kicks off our Story Series! Host: Tim Page-Bottorff