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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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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