The Safety Debris Podcast with Tanya Steele and Richard Dulong

Ever wondered about a CEO's journey from public practice accounting to overseeing a non-profit looks like? What about the songs they listen to during their spare time?  Join us today as we unravel the journey of our special guest who holds a CPA designation, a former CFO, and spearheaded a multi-million apprenticeship program—all without a high school diploma. But did he ever graduate? And could h...

Our next special guest has over 17 years of experience in people and leadership roles, including a decade as the head of People and Culture for North America at a global engineering consultancy, specializes in scaling organizations for growth and fostering vibrant company cultures. Through her firm, Thriveworks, she helps leaders and teams achieve meaningful growth and transformation. She'll discu...

Introducing our next special guest, a genuine Vancouverite, executive business coach, and lifelong adventurer. From conquering mountains to embarking on epic 12,000 km journeys, our guest's zest for adventure is boundless. But there's more! With experience in civil infrastructure projects and ownership in the Civil & Energy Sectors, he's now committed to guiding entrepreneurs and business lead...

Our special guest Jeannine Martin brings over 25 years of experience in construction and engineering. With extensive industry knowledge and a strong business background, she's well-connected. Tune in as we discover just how connected she is, and learn about her role in advocating for business growth and fostering connections among its 750 members not to mention, as the President of the Vancouver R...

Join us for an insightful journey into workplace health and safety with a recognized leader in the field. Aimee Arsenault is the founder of the top-tier consulting firm Transmit Safety, she brings 15 years of expertise, emphasizing the dynamic nature of diverse industries.

Get ready for an insightful episode as we welcome our next podcast guest—an organizational maestro with over 30 years of orchestrating triumphs within teams of 5 to 200. With a knack for steering projects from $100K to $10M, and a remarkable 1400+ hours invested in presenting and training, our guest dives into diverse subjects like leadership, safety, addiction, and teamwork. Beyond accomplishment...

On this new episode, we welcome and interview a powerhouse on both the stage and factory floor. With decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation, she guides technical minds to unleash their human potential, fostering problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership. From breakfast cereals to automotive paint, she has transformed industries with her expertise. Meet Emily Nichols.

Get ready to listen to one of the most riveting stories you'll ever hear! Our guest has defied the odds in a way that is truly miraculous. Imagine, a heart-lung transplant recipient who then races across the finish line of not one, but FOUR marathons! As an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and coach, he has transformed adversity into a masterclass of resilience and determination....

From being a CPA to spearheading a global software initiative, explore the fascinating journey of a leader who’s passionate about connecting safety professionals to resources.  Dive into this blend of tech, tradition, and tunes with Scott Cuthbert.

Join us in this episode as we host an addictions therapist with a unique perspective. Once an opioid addict herself, she's now 36 years sober and uses her personal experience to guide her groundbreaking 'Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program'. She firmly believes in healing not just the addict, but the entire family. From the depths of her own struggle to her inspiring triumphs, our gue...

Our esteemed guest, residing in Langley, BC, is a seasoned professional in the H&S field with over 10 years of experience. She was recognized as a "Top Woman in Safety" for 2023, she serves as the Director of Safety for Venturis Capital Corporation, overseeing multiple forklift dealerships across Canada and the U.S. Additionally, she chairs the Fraser Valley CSSE chapter and actively volunteer...

Join us as we introduce our special guest from East Vancouver, BC, who is reshaping the trades industry despite not being an H&S professional. She is fiercely carving her own path, addressing the overlooked needs of a segment within the tradesperson workforce. Since 2014, our guest has been a vocal opponent of the "pink it & shrink it" approach to women's personal protective equipment (PPE...

We are thrilled to have our special guest that is born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, she now resides in West Brampton. As the Executive VP of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality at Dexterra Group Inc. (TSX:DXT), she brings over 20 years of H&S experience, along with impressive qualifications like CRSP, CP-FS, NEBOSH certification, and a BA in Science. Discover her inspiring journey and...

Introducing our esteemed guest from Calgary, Alberta! With over 35 years of experience as a registered nurse specializing in occupational health, she's a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey and insights on creating a supportive culture. Get ready to prioritize mental health and make a difference!

A mental health advocate at her core, the construction industry is where she found her true calling. Leslee: "Working in this industry not only takes its toll physically, but it also takes it mentally. By confronting the elephant of mental health onsite, I have discovered that I have improved morale, leading to a reduction in incidents." You can find her with her boots laced up out in the field, w...

CSSE Chapter Chair of the Lowermainland, Vancouver BC Hosts:  Tanya Steele & Richard Dulong

Interview with the current President of the CSSE. What is the CSSE doing?  Where is the organization going? Listen to get to know her on a personal level, the music she loves, tips to safety professionals, what she does on her spare time if she has any and what our industry should be talking about in the coming months.

President of What If One Educates.  CEO of Tanya Steele Safety Consulting and co-host of Safety Debris talks about her career, her successes, what she has learned over her 26 year career and of course what music she listens to.

Bob Nielsen Director of HSSE for Mainroad group of companies. Hosted by Richard Dulong and Tanya Steele.  We answer questions such as: What does success look like in H&S? How is Mainroad handling the "Great Resignation"? What makes an extraordinary safety leader? What music do you listen to for coping when you need a break from it all?

In this episode we talk to the Executive Director of AgSafeBC about the farmers in BC.  The fires, floods, snow, high winds, loss of thousands of acre's and hundreds of farm animals. Wendy discusses the character, tenacity and strength of their industry during these disasters as well about her career and how she got to where she is now.  Of course, she shares her favourite music with us.  With hos...

Original podcast went over 1-hour.  We could not find anything we wanted to delete.  The information, energy and passion she has for you and other safety professionals is second to none.  This is the the remaining questions we asked her such as what does the future hold in safety, what is her key to success for a safety professional.  Listen to enjoy more music and true nuggets that will change so...

Kathy is a futurist and influencer, working with multinational and US companies across industry sector, who are focused on their people (a company’s human capital) and their supply chain workers, leveraging the value of workplace safety and health impacts on operational, commercial and health/safety excellence, creating value and sustainable, resilient corporate performance. She is an advisor to t...

Another incredible Canadian safety leader, who has mentored not only 100's of people but has influenced our industry. Listen to hear what his secret to success is, some of his safety experiences from around the world, and what music is on his playlist.  He even pulled out one of his many guitars and sang an original song live for us. So incredible!  Also, learn what he thinks we (safety profession...

Wahoo! Our  #interview  with  Eldeen Pozniak CRSP . This #podcast  takes us into a personal look at Eldeen's life, the  #music  she loves, the secrets to her  #success , key lessons she learned at an early age that have shaped her  #passion  around  #safety  today. We find out what music she listens too before she goes on stage and what she might listen too, to cheer her up on a bad day. (Like bei...