SafeTalk with SafeStart

Send us Fan Mail The Vice President of Sales discusses how SafeStart the process and SafeStart the company are two different entities and breaks down all of the working parts that not only achieve injury reductions but also the driving factors behind company climate, culture, how to attain engagement and improve KPIs. Make sure you're getting the most from your investment by utilizing all the...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard for people to ask questions? Or bring up significant potential safety issues on the job site? This episode discusses psychological safety and why your company is not safe until you accomplish and maintain it. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Rosa Antonia Carillo 

Send us Fan Mail Danny sits down with two of SafeStart's thought leaders to discuss serious injuries and fatalities and why the SafeStart Human Factors Framework should be a key component in every SIF toolbox. Host: Danny Smith Guests: Teg Matthews and Pete Batrowny 

Send us Fan Mail Instead of reflecting on the past year, Tim takes a look into the year ahead and maps out some safety topics for each upcoming month of 2022. Grab your calendar and your notepad, Tim reviews dates and provides training tips you won't want to miss. As an added bonus, here are some additional resources that go along with what Tim talked about in this episode. https://advanstaff...

Send us Fan Mail This episode will have the consultant spotlight shine on Keith Carpenter. Keith will explain how SafeStart offered personal accountability for him and his daughter who is off in college and how an accidental chemical release led to his largest SafeStart class ever! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Keith Carpenter

Send us Fan Mail 'Tis the season to be jolly! But we understand better than anyone that it's also the season for stress, fatigue, frustration, and even depression. Want to know how to get ahead of those not-so-jolly states? In this episode, Danny reveals how SafeStart can make this holiday season enjoyable for everyone!  Host: Danny Smith

Send us Fan Mail Where there are people, there is human error and the need for SafeStart.  In this episode, Danny chats with the man who brought SafeStart to the only continent with no permanent human habitation. Find out why SafeStart was needed in Antarctica! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Mike Zernick

Send us Fan Mail Old Man Winter is making his way back into our lives once again. While the colloquialism personifies winter, Tim will also draw your attention to the human elements of the associated risks the season brings. Tune in for some personal safety advice for the cold winter months that apply on the job, at home, and on the road.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Link to additional resources: http...

Send us Fan Mail Since the advent of OSHA, the pitting of safety against production has been an ongoing battle. But the good news is, it doesn't have to be either-or. You can have both by looking through the lens of the Human Factors Framework. Hosts: Danny Smith and Tim Page-Bottorff

Send us Fan Mail What do Daylight Savings Time, performance, and Martian time have to do with each other? Danny and New York Best Selling Author Rodd Wagner discuss. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Rodd Wagner

Send us Fan Mail Want to improve your personal training skills? SafeStart's has revisited their trainer's guide, it provides facilitator tools to reach maximum impact and reveals things like how to build trust with your class and the secret to overcoming those pesky butterflies that endlessly flutter before you deliver training. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Pandora Bryce, PhD

Send us Fan Mail As a leader, don't you wish you had someone with proven results to tell you how to protect your ROI? Well, your wish has been granted! This episode will provide the five keys to leading successful safety implementation. Host: Danny Smith

Send us Fan Mail SafeStart is meant for all people, everywhere—regardless of industry, company, or position. Mark MacLellan has implemented SafeStart on four continents in over twenty-four languages and will bring a world of experience to your perception of culture and safety. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Mark MacLellan   

Send us Fan Mail You’ve got the ingredients (SafeStart) but do you know which recipe to follow to ensure success? Rob McManis of Snohomish County PUD discusses his upcoming Human Factors Conference Session: Baking SafeStart Into the Culture of Your Business' Safety Pie. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Rob McManis 

Send us Fan Mail The first thing people think of when they hear ergonomics in the workplace is anti-fatigue mats or proper desk setup to reduce discomfort. But it's so much more than that. Dr. Robert Canon explains how SafeStart serves as PPE for the mind when it comes to ergonomic injuries. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Doctor Robert Cannon  

Send us Fan Mail This week Ms. Teena Blount steps into our Consultant's Spotlight. Hear how her love of beignets, emergency medical services background, and family all added up to a career with SafeStart! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Teena Blount

Send us Fan Mail This update brings back Lara Russell to the podcast.  Lara shares an update for the Human Factors Conference in Kissimmee, Florida February 8-9 2022. In this update, Lara will share what to expect, who should come, and a Covid 19 update. Guest: Lara Russell Host: Tim Page-Bottorff

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tim sits down with Jim Vernon to hear his SafeStart origin story. Jim also shares an impact story that further motivates him to do what he does. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jim Vernon

Send us Fan Mail Danny sits down with Psychologist Dr. DJ Moran to discuss the stress of everyday life, why it exists and what we can do about it! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Dr. DJ Moran

Send us Fan Mail Yes! You can nap your way to a safer and more productive enterprise! Danny sits down with the Nap Ninja Ms. Cara Moore. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Cara Moore

Send us Fan Mail We kick off a new SafeTalk with SafeStart series designed to give our listeners insight as to the vast array of talent, diversity of backgrounds, and expertise of our consulting team.  Danny gets us started by interviewing Mike McLaughlin and we found out how SafeStart found him! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Mike McLaughlin

Send us Fan Mail Pearl Harbor, The JFK Assassination, 9/11, Covid Pandemic, The Complacency Drift and Safety Systems.  Danny takes on important lessons learned as well as the mundane or routine things we have to recall every day in this thoughtful episode. 

Send us Fan Mail Our Stories from the Masters series continues with Mr. Jack Jackson. Jack recalls how he learned his wife spoke French and how hanging Christmas lights hurt luckily only  his pride.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what to do with individuals who interrupt your training session? Or who should you get on board before you launch any initiative? Tim is joined by fellow Senior Consultant Gary Higbee for a candid discussion of these and many more training best practices! Guest: Gary Higbee Host: Tim Page-Bottorff 

Send us Fan Mail We are often asked, when should I invest the time and money into training the SafeStart process in contractors and new hires? The answer may come as a shock!