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The SafeTalk with SafeStart podcast was created for clients to provide guidance on implementing our suite of solutions. This podcast details how to overcome challenges with implementation and how to integrate with current safety management systems by sharing stories, best practices and insights from our clients, consultants and staff.

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    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    S14Ep4: The Leadership Launch or Skills First? Solving the SafeLead vs. SafeStart Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 39:29 Transcription Available


    Send us a text The age-old question faced by many safety professionals isn't whether to implement human factors safety training, but rather where to begin. Should you start with leadership development through SafeLead or build individual safety skills with SafeStart? Our safety implementation specialists join us to help answer this crucial question.Host: Danny SmithGuests: Deric Ostrum and Kevin Nix

    S14Ep3: Flying Blind: Safety Leadership in the Modern Era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat happens when safety leaders don't have accurate information about their own organization's safety culture? In this enlightening conversation with Rodd Wagner, New York Times bestselling author and SafeStart executive advisor, we explore the dangers of "flying blind" when it comes to workplace safety management.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Rodd Wagner

    S14Ep2: 2025 SafeStart Forum Closing Keynote: The DNA of Safety Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 32:18 Transcription Available


    Send us a textJoin us as we look behind the scenes at the world's safest organizations—companies operating in high-risk industries like chemicals, utilities, and transportation that have achieved extraordinary safety records. This is just a snippet of what you'll get with Larry as the closing keynote speaker at this year's SafeStart Forum. His keynote will be an interactive capstone activity on what it takes to achieve these extraordinary results, which he learned from his 20-plus years in the safety business.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Larry Pearlman

    S14Ep1: 2025 SafeStart Forum Opening Keynote: Songwriting & Safety The Power of Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 15:02 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat happens when a Nashville hitmaker's approach to crafting chart-topping songs collides with workplace safety? Meet Jimmy, the country music songwriter behind hits for Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, and George Strait. He's our opening keynote speaker at the SafeStart Forum this year, and he explains the similarities between writing a hit song and telling an impactful safety story.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Jimmy Yeary  

    S13Ep16: Unlocking SafeLead: Exploring the Client Portal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 25:13


    Send us a textThe SafeLead client portal might be the most valuable safety resource you've never heard of. In this enlightening conversation, host Tim Page-Bottorf welcomes Jeremy Hyde, a passionate SafeStart and SafeLead consultant, to reveal the hidden power of this comprehensive digital toolkit many organizations overlook.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Jeremy Hydehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1032442/episodes/13773325-s11ep14-success-factors-for-safestart-the-white-paper

    S13Ep15: Hidden Dangers in the Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 15:16 Transcription Available


    Send us a textHave you ever heard your office personnel say things like, "Why do we have to attend safety training? We never go out into the plant."?This podcast explores several key office safety concerns, beginning with the universal risk of driving to and from work that affects all employees regardless of position. Host: Danny Smith

    S13Ep14: Leading by Example: The Metallus SafeLead Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 26:30 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat happens when a multigenerational steel company with deep-rooted traditions transforms its approach to safety leadership? The results extended far beyond incident rates, creating ripple effects throughout the organization's culture and performance. Take a look behind the scenes of Metallus' remarkable journey with SafeLead. This candid conversation reveals how the frontline leadership process changed not only their organization but their personal lives as well.Host: Danny SmithGuests: Andrew Bisset and Brent Vogt of Metallus 

    S13Ep13: Building a Culture of Resilience and Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 15:54 Transcription Available


    Send us a textCan resilience be the secret ingredient that transforms an organization's safety culture? Flip your thinking of human factors from human error to the positive aspects with things like intelligence, creativity, adaptability, and empathy. This discussion highlights the significance of fostering resilience, enabling businesses to respond effectively to undesired events and proactively prevent them, creating a culture that thrives on learning and improvement.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Pete Batrowny

    S13Ep12: Revitalize Leadership & Safety Culture with SafeLead Refresher Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 15:44 Transcription Available


    Send us a textUnlock the secrets to benefitting from the SafeLead Refresher course. Learn how to rejuvenate your leadership approach to human factors. With any new skill set, you get a lot of tools to go in your toolbox. The SafeLead Refresher course brings all of the tools out of the toolbox to ensure they're being used to their full potential. This episode explores the myriad ways this process empowers leaders—boosting confidence in team communication, learning how to use the learning loops and refining relationship-building techniques. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Teena Blount 

    S13Ep12: Beyond Safety: Embracing Human Factors for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:54 Transcription Available


    Send us a text Discover how intelligence, creativity, and adaptability can redefine your organization's approach to safety and performance. Learn why resilience is crucial for bouncing back from setbacks and preventing them in the first place. These principles are universally relevant, whether you're leading a team or simply looking to enhance your personal growth. Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Pete Batrowny

    S13 Ep11: SafeLead, Mastering the Craft of Leadership Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 21:05 Transcription Available


    Send us a textHow do effective touchpoint management strategies impact SafeLead (and even SafeStart)? Delve into the art of intentional communication and the need to schedule these crucial interactions—learn the benefits of these touchpoints and the pitfalls of not having these touchpoints. You'll also get a list of resources that can help. Host: Tim Page-BottorrffGuest: Tyia Grant  

    S13Ep 10: Story Series: Combating Complacency with Safe Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 6:11


    Send us a textHave you ever consciously prevented an injury from happening? Our Story Series continues as Renée recounts a day that she was working on her habits and her common near miss in the office did not become a serious injury as a result of her new habit.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Renée Metherel 

    S13Ep9 Story Series: Confronting Complacency Behind the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 7:20 Transcription Available


    Send us a textHave you ever found yourself on autopilot during your daily routine? Accept our invitation to recognize and combat complacency, which could have far-reaching consequences in our lives.Host: Tim Page-BotorffGuest: Yvonne Wallace

    S13Ep8: Rethinking Safety Strategies: Human Factors, Leadership, and SIF Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 43:08 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat if traditional safety strategies are failing to prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs)? Join us as we chat with experts about situational precursors in risk management. Learn how leaders can manage human elements—especially during unplanned or emergency situations—and discover the importance of preparedness in high-pressure situations.Host: Danny SmithGuests: Peter Batrowny and Teg Matthews

    S13Ep 7: Unlocking Workplace Safety Through Employee Happiness and Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 30:50 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat if the secret to a safer workplace lies in happiness? Join us for a compelling discussion with Rodd Wagner, a New York Times bestselling author and executive advisor to Safestart, as we challenge the conventional wisdom that disengaged workers are naturally more self-preserving. We highlight the importance of adhering to ISO 45003 standards for managing psychosocial risks, and how individualized management can unlock each employee's potential. Tim Page-Bottorff: HostRodd Wagner: Guest

    S13Ep6 Story Series: Laptop Gone in 3, 2, 1...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 18:36 Transcription Available


    Send us a textOur Stories Series continues with Performance Errors. Sometimes the mistakes cost us time and money but in this case, it could cost you much more.Danny Smith: Host Shayne Arnaud: Guest

    S13Ep5Driving Safety Culture The Role of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 33:04


    Send us a textEmbedding SafeStart into the organizational DNA takes leadership focusing the concept of "white space." In this episode practical tools for sustaining momentum and avoiding the "flavor of the month" syndrome,Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Chris Ross

    S13Ep4: SafeChat Transforming Routines with Visual Cues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 4:56 Transcription Available


    Send us a textUnlock the secrets to maintaining safety in a world with dwindling attention spans. Discover how SafeChat can seamlessly integrate into your safety briefings, whether at work, home or on the road, to foster an environment where safety is prioritized naturally.Host: Danny Smithhttps://safestart.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-safety-posters/

    S13ep3: New Hires, Contractors and Visitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 10:43 Transcription Available


    Send us a textDiscover the essential strategies for onboarding new hires, contractors, and visitors with SafeStart. Learn why timing is crucial in introducing SafeStart concepts.You can't afford to miss this game-changer in easing new hires into the safety methodology.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Amy Hutchinsonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/9672362-s6ep10-the-safestart-client-portal?t=0

    S13Ep3 Story Series: Cooler Weather Brings Driving Hazards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 13:28 Transcription Available


    Send us a textCooler weather has wildlife on the move underscoring the critical need for driver awareness and the application of SafeStart principles on the open road. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Joe Tanarelli

    S13Ep2: Building Trust and Psychological Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 29:23 Transcription Available


    Send us a textDiscover why Psychological Safety is the foundation of high-performing teams. We dive into how the best teams are those where people feel secure enough to share ideas openly without fear of ridicule. Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Rosa Antonia Carillo

    S13Ep1 Story Series: Back to School Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 9:39 Transcription Available


    Send us a Text Message.The Story Series continues with SafeStart Client Success Manager Amy Hutchinson talking about a back-to-school moment with her college-bound son. Have you ever encountered a situation when everything seems to go wrong, and you're pushed to the edge? If so, you'll love this episode.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Amy Hutchinson

    S12Ep16: SWA Does Your Company Have the Right Stuff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 21:30


    Send us a Text Message.Does your company have the essential elements of an effective Stop Work Authority (SWA)? Learn valuable insights on building a supportive safety culture where every team member feels confident exercising their SWA rights and responsibilities.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Pete Batrowny

    S12Ep15 JSAs/JHAs More Than Something to Pencil-Whip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 29:07 Transcription Available


    Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your safety practices at work and everyday life, turning your JSAs/JHAs into a 24-hour mindset!Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Pete Batrowny

    S12Ep14: Transforming Safety: How Small Observations Lead to Big Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 6:07 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder how small, personal observations can lead to massive safety improvements? Today on SafeTalk with SafeStart turning most of your team into an army of risk identifiers making your facility safer for all.Host: Danny Smith  https://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/8198426-s3ep10-safestart-s-individual-organizational-learning-loops

    S12Ep13: 25 Years of SafeStart and What We've Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 26:54 Transcription Available


    As SafeStart turns 25, we share what we've learned in the last quarter of a century and the solutions we've developed to those challenges.    Host: Danny SmithGuest: Matt Hall

    S12Ep12: The Role of a Trainer May Be More Than You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 12:53


    When the training is done, the role of the trainer has just begun. Danny explains in this episode that every SafeStart Champion must hear.Host: Danny Smith   

    S12Ep11: Boating Safely with SafeStart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 37:34 Transcription Available


    Now that summer is here, it's time to take our SafeStart skills on the water. Join Captain Danny and Captain Keith as they embark on ensuring safe passage this boating season.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Keith Carpenterhttp://www.americasboatingcourse.com/lawsbystate.cfmhttps://canadaboatsafety.com/?msclkid=af56ab55deaf12e22c18cd0529d01f72https://www.boaterexam.com/safety/safety-common-hand-signals/.

    S12Ep11 Surviving the Summer Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 9:50 Transcription Available


    Navigating the scorching summer heat can be a matter of life and death. That's why Tim gets right down to the nitty-gritty of heat-related illnesses and arms you with knowledge that could save lives. From the sudden onslaught of heat stroke to the grueling symptoms that can catch anyone off-guard, this episode is an urgent call to action.Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://www.bcm.edu/news/know-the-signs-heat-exhaustion-can-quickly-turn-to-heat-strokehttps://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/3431_wksiteposter_en.pdf

    S12Ep10 Impactful Training: How SafeStart and Storytelling Can Save Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 11:56 Transcription Available


    Every trainer knows the feeling of weariness that can set in after countless safety sessions.  Imagine if someone tells you that your session saved their lives. That isn't just a pick-me-up—it's an affirmation of the lifesaving potential we harness every time we stand up to teach.Share this with your colleagues and remember: every story told, every lesson learned, could be the one that makes all the difference.Host: Danny SmithGuest Don Wilson

    S12Ep9 Consultant Spotlight: Larry Pearlman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 10:59 Transcription Available


    Larry Pearlman steps into the Consultant Spotlight as the newest team member to discuss what he's learned from SafeStart. He also shares his thoughts on just culture, and how people are the solution, not the problem. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Larry Pearlman

    S12Ep 8 Story Series: Self-Triggering Safety in Everyday Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 12:30 Transcription Available


    Ever found yourself chuckling after a near-miss that could've turned sour? Imagine realizing that the key to safety might just be a mental 'nudge' you give yourself, at the right time. Discover how to master this lifesaving self-triggering technique, all while enjoying a good chuckle at life's quirky teaching moments.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Jeremy Hyde 

    S12Ep 7: Living a Culture of Safety Beyond the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 29:24 Transcription Available


    Discover the transformative power of a safety-first mindset and how fostering a 'zero harm for all' culture isn't confined to the workplace—it's a life philosophy. Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: George Irving

    S12Ep6 Story Series: Holding On For Dear Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 15:23 Transcription Available


    Have you ever faced a task that spiraled into a series of errors, leaving you to wonder where things went wrong?  This episode peels back the layers of our subconscious mind's role in safety and how frustration and unmet expectations can lead to critical mistakes.Host: Danny  SmithGuest: Keith Ausborne 

    S12Ep5 Driving Distractions: Turning Highways into Fortresses of Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 27:37 Transcription Available


    It's not just smartphones that lure our attention away from driving, it's also the design of our vehicles and our brains working against us that cause us to be distracted. Danny sits down with the President & CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) to discuss. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Robyn Robertson

    S12Ep4 Success Factors White Paper: Active Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 19:51 Transcription Available


    Ever wondered how a single leader's actions can ripple through an entire company, elevating safety and morale? That's the power of Active Leadership! We cap off our Safe Start Success series with a celebration of leadership that not only preaches safety but practices it with fervor. Episode 6 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Kevin Nixhttps://safestart.com/file/idclip/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/9825473

    S12Ep3 Success Factors White Paper: Personal Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 15:39 Transcription Available


    Unlock the secrets to a robust safety culture with Tim Page Bottorff and Chris Ross, as we discuss the transformative power of personal commitment in the workplace. Episode 5 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors.Host: Tim Page BottorffGuest: Chris Rosshttps://safestart.com/file/idclip/https://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/11286195-s8ep8-happiness-the-secret-to-organizational-performance

    S12Ep2 Success Factors White Paper: Systems and Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 26:12 Transcription Available


    Have you ever had a near miss at work and felt a surge of relief, only to be plagued by a fear of blame or embarrassment? This is episode 4 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors and it demystifies the importance of reporting and learning from close calls. Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Chris Rosshttps://safestart.com/file/idclip/

    S12Ep1 Success Factors White Paper: Trust and Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 22:03 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder how trust and engagement can make or break a safety climate? Danny sits down with the paper's co-author and SafeStart Executive Advisor Pete Batrowny to discuss trust and engagement. This is episode 3 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Pete Batrowny 

    S11Ep16 Success Factors White Paper: Fresh Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 19:47 Transcription Available


    Tim has a conversation with two clients from Novalex about the second Safety Climate Success Factor "Fresh Eyes." Their fresh perspective may change the way you "see" things. This is episode 2 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Dania Shaban and Ricky Kuvach, Novolex

    S11Ep15 Success Factors White Paper: No Blame Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 16:55 Transcription Available


    What happens when human factors and workplace safety cross paths? This episode will answer that question by exploring a "No Blame Mindset" and how it can lead to a stronger safety culture. Episode 1 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Leigh-Ann Stewart https://safestart.com/file/idclip/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/9825473

    S11Ep14 Success Factors for SafeStart: The White Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 60:17 Transcription Available


    The latest white paper from SafeStart will help you navigate the complex matrix of human factors. Hear how you can use it to shape decisions, actions, and ultimately the safety climate of your organization. Host: Danny SmithGuests: Dr. Pandora Bryce, Pete Batrowny 

    S11Ep13 SafeStart Forum: Keynote with Captain Michael Abarashoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 29:14 Transcription Available


    The SafeStart Forum (a more user-centric event than the SafeStart Human Factors Conference) will open with the legendary Captain Michael Abrashoff as the day one keynote speaker. Hear a quick snippet of how the sailors on the ship he was captain of were empowered to take ownership and accountability for their own success and the transformation lessons that can apply to any organization. "No matter what line of work you're in, you're in the people business."Hosts: Tim Page-Bottorff/Danny SmithGuest: Captain D. Michael Abrashoff

    S11Ep12 Getting SafeStart into BBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 42:11 Transcription Available


    With a 50-year history, it's hard to think about how little people know about implementing BBS properly. In this episode, Danny and Shayne glean insights on blending SafeStart solutions and behavior-based safety to create a positive safety culture at your workplace. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Shayne Arnaud  

    S11Ep11 Story Series: Down Goes Bappy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 8:44 Transcription Available


    This SafeStart Story Series episode may be of particular interest to DIYers and weekend warriors. Danny recounts a deck construction project that quite literally went downhill—see if you can identify all of the states and errors leading up to this incident and identify and CERTS that could have prevented it. Host: Danny Smith

    S11Ep10 Story Series: Are They Chucking Beer Bottles at Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 11:05 Transcription Available


    In this SafeStart story series, Danny retells a story heard at a leadership session from a man who witnessed a group of young people on the bed of a pickup truck smashing beer bottles on the road while he was driving behind them and details the incident that happened when he tried to alert the driver to get them to stop.Host: Danny Smith 

    S11Ep9 Client Spotlight Standard Aero: Transforming Company Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 28:31 Transcription Available


    Episode's Show Notes:Have you ever wondered how a company can create a positive safety culture that not only ensures the well-being of its employees but also brings significant changes in its recordable incidents rate? Hear about Standard Aero's impressive journey of cultural transformation, resulting in a drop of recordables from 30-40 a year to as low as 2 recordables year-to-date at the time of recording.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Max Allenhttps://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/11286195-s8ep8-happiness-the-secret-to-organizational-performance?t=0

    S11Ep8 Story Series: Turning the Tide: Deric Ostrum's Vacation Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 10:42 Transcription Available


    Not many people are thinking about safety while they're on vacation—luckily for one traveler, they were on board a cruise ship with SafeStart Consultant Deric Ostrum. Hear him recall how he prevented an incident for someone else on a cruise ship and what you can learn from this near miss.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Deric Ostrum

    S11Ep7 Story Series: Journey From Close Call to Safety Expertise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 7:57 Transcription Available


    The SafeStart Story Series continues with a bit of a twist—it starts by giving you the Critical Error Reduction Techniques (CERTs) along with a vivid off-the-job near-miss story before pausing for discussion and coming back to identify the states and errors involved. Host: Danny SmithGuest: Cindy Wilson

    S11Ep6 Enhancing Safety Leadership: The Power of Soft Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 15:59 Transcription Available


    What if you could supercharge your ability as a safety professional by refining your soft skills? That's what we're dissecting in this episode of SafeTalk with SafeStart. We're laying out the red carpet for empathy, storytelling, and consistency, taking apart what these skills entail, their significance, and practical ways to fine-tune them. Host: Tim Page-Bottorffhttps://safestart.com/guides/soft-skills/

    S11Ep5 Navigating Perilous School Zones: A Discussion on Children's Safety 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 5:43 Transcription Available


    What do you need to know while dropping your child off at school? How should you navigate through the minefield of school zones? We'll guide you through these questions, referencing research from the National Safety Council, as we explore the unseen perils in school areas and around school buses. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff 

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