The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

In this episode, we explore how common habits may be holding you back from becoming an influential safety leader. Learn how to communicate effectively, prioritize proactive safety metrics, and simplify documentation processes to showcase your value as a strategic partner in your organization. Join us to discover actionable steps you can take to improve your influence and gain respect in safety management.Read the full show notes at https://thesafetygeek.com/125 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of Being Overlooked00:21 Why Safety Managers Are Not Seen as Strategic Partners00:38 Common Habits That Keep You Stuck02:18 Personal Anecdote: Spoiling Pets03:23 Transition to Becoming an Influential Safety Leader05:35 Mistake 1: Using Safety Jargon09:05 Mistake 2: Obsessing Over Incident Rates11:26 Mistake 3: Drowning in Documentation14:10 Actionable Tips to Gain Respect and Influence16:26 Conclusion: Stepping into LeadershipThank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/

Are you still using the same safety tactics you were taught years ago? In this episode, we explore why outdated safety methods are failing today's workforce and what safety managers must do to truly create change. You'll learn how to shift from compliance enforcer to behavior influencer—and why it's the only way to build a culture that sticks. If you've ever felt like no one's listening or your efforts aren't making a difference, this one's for you. Read the full show notes at https://thesafetygeek.com/124 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Feeling Stuck as a Manager00:59 Podcast Welcome and Personal Update03:21 The Broken System of Safety Training05:12 The Realities of Being a Safety Manager07:52 The Flawed Safety Education Model13:56 A New Model for Safety Leadership19:12 Action Steps to Become a Safety Leader21:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/

In this episode of the Safety Geek Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked power of the safety manager role. You'll learn why true safety leadership isn't about managing people but about building systems that influence behavior, drive company culture, and boost profitability. From reducing incidents and turnover to increasing business performance and career opportunities, this episode breaks down the strategic impact safety professionals can have across every department.Show notes for this episode can be found at: http://thesafetygeek.com/123 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Safety Management01:07 Personal Story: Rescuing Kittens02:17 The Role of Safety in the Workplace04:51 Impact of Safety on Operations05:18 Safety's Influence on HR and Finance06:24 Quality and Marketing Benefits of Safety07:13 Real-Life Success Story09:41 Shifting the Safety Mindset14:04 Building Influence Without Authority19:03 Financial Impact of Safety Programs23:43 Career Growth in Safety Management28:59 Conclusion and Call to Action Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/

In this episode, we explore how the economic climate impacts safety careers and how professionals can secure their jobs. Brye shares stories and practical advice: invest in education, assist other departments, demonstrate your value, and build your network. Tune in for tips to protect your career. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/121. Links Mentioned:Bulletproof Your Safety Management Career: Essential Strategies for Success Timestamps:00:00 Addressing the Elephant in the Room01:09 Kicking Off Summer Vibes02:02 Economic Climate and Career Impact06:35 Proactive Steps for Career Security07:00 Invest in Your Education10:32 Assist Other Departments13:34 Demonstrate Your Value14:14 Beef Up Your Network16:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts-----Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/

After a 16-month break from recording, Brye Sargent returns to the podcast to reconnect with listeners, share personal updates, and explain the reasons behind her extended absence. Tune in for a candid look at Brye's journey, lessons learned, and what's next for the podcast and The Safety Geek community! Links Mentioned: Events & Speaking PageSafety Geek Account PageCourses PageSafety Management AcademySafety Geek ShopWeekly Live Webinar Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Hiatus02:55 Personal Challenges and Health Issues05:22 House Selling Saga09:00 Adopting a Rescue Pup10:48 Corporate Work and Speaking Engagements12:37 Safety Geek Updates and New Programs20:32 Future Plans for the Podcast and YouTube22:12 Conclusion and Your Next Steps Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/

Safety management is a dynamic field, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for professionals in the industry. The ever-changing nature of the job can be both exciting and overwhelming, akin to juggling delicate glass balls, each representing a critical aspect of safety. In this fast-paced environment, the key to success lies in implementing effective Safety Management Systems (SMS) that streamline processes and foster continuous improvement.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/120Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaTake the FREE Course | Learn How to Manage Your Safety Program with Ease - https://thesafetygeek.com/freecourse--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

In workplace safety, creating an effective safety program hinges on a crucial element: accountability. A robust accountability system not only ensures adherence to policies and procedures but also leads to overall improvement in efficiency, quality, and proactive safety practices. However, the challenge arises when teams fail to hold individuals accountable. This is where the concept of a "data-driven safety culture" comes into play, transforming how organizations approach safety and accountability.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/119Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaJoin The Safety Geek Newsletter - https://thesafetygeek.com/newsletter How Workplace Safety and Accountability Shape a Positive Culture - https://thesafetygeek.com/workplace-safety-and-accountability/--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek

In the job of safety management, professionals often find themselves caught in a paradox. Despite being appointed to oversee safety, they lack the authority to enforce it. This dilemma is what we refer to as the "Artificial Authority Trap." In this episode, we'll explore the nuances of this trap and how safety managers can navigate through it to become effective influencers and leaders. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/118Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy -https://thesafetygeek.com/smaHow Workplace Safety and Accountability Shape a Positive Culture - https://thesafetygeek.com/workplace-safety-and-accountability/----------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

In the world of workplace safety, the phrase "Workplace Safety and Accountability" stands out as a crucial factor in shaping a positive organizational culture. There are many intricacies of accountability and, when done correctly, it can contribute in fostering a safer and more productive work environment. In this episode, we discuss how to create a culture of accountability and why YOU cannot be the Safety Police.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/117Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

Embarking on a career as a safety manager can be a fulfilling journey, but without a well-thought-out plan, it's easy to get lost in the complexities of professional growth. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the key steps to create a robust safety manager career plan that can lead to success in the safety management field. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/116Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaDo The Safety Geek Courses Come With a Certification? - https://thesafetygeek.com/certifications--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

In this episode, discover six key steps to fortify and elevate your safety management career. From understanding the dynamic job market to embracing a unique position that spans across departments, the episode provides actionable strategies. Emphasizing the importance of demonstrating the value of safety by showcasing financial impacts and managing expenses efficiently, the guide covers developing repeatable processes, documenting results, and considering career diversification. Whether you're a seasoned safety professional or just starting, these invaluable tips are essential for building a resilient and successful safety management career in the ever-evolving landscape.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/115Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaTake the FREE Course - https://thesafetygeek.com/freecourse--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

In this podcast, we explored the world of safety management, a unicorn profession offering job security and growth potential without the need for a college degree. Safety managers play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety and have skills that are highly transferable. To succeed in this field, invest in ongoing education, build a track record of results, collaborate across departments, and embrace continuous learning. Additionally, we discussed the importance of changing employers every 3-5 years to maximize your career potential. Safety management is not only a fulfilling profession but also a path to financial security and diverse career opportunities. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/114Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

Changing behaviors is crucial to achieving success as a safety manager. But, we all know it isn't easy. In fact, influencing others to change their behavior is one of the hardest parts in safety. So, tune in to this episode where we will talk about 6 steps that you can do to effectively change the behavior of others.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/113Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma5 Surprising Ways to Make Employees Crazy for Safety - https://thesafetygeek.com/5waysSafety Assessments Help You Reduce Injuries And Improve Safe Work Behaviors - https://thesafetygeek.com/90--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

It might seem that public speaking has nothing to do with safety but it does. In fact, being a public speaker can help solidify your career as a safety professional. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why speaking helps your career in safety.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/112Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Apply Here To Be a Presenter at the Rockstar Virtual Summit - https://thesafetygeek.com/summit--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

A widespread myth is that a company policy will always be followed. You might find that shocking and even funny but most people in management believe that. Even new safety professionals might believe that. Honestly, I even believed that when I was starting out.But why? Why aren't they followed when safety policies are based on the law? Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why and what you can do about it.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/111Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma--------Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

Most of the time, people think that safety is all about complying with government regulations. Well, it's true that we do need to comply. But, psychology is essential in order for safety compliance. Why? Well, tune in to this episode where we dive deep into the reasons why.Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/110 Links Mentioned:Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaBooks Every Safety Manager Should Read - https://amzn.to/3K4svcW5 Surprising Ways to Make Employees Crazy for Safety! - https://thesafetygeek.com/5waysThank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help.To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness.Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Network a Professional Development Community at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Network  Check out Safety Management Academy!https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye 

Getting the support of your management team can be quite tricky and frustrating. Because what usually happens is, they leave everything to us to solve a compliance issue but when it's time to implement the plan, they don't do what we want them to do. But have you thought about that, maybe, it's the way you ask. Tune in to this episode as we talk more about this. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/109 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Learn How to Manage Your Safety Program with Ease | Free Course - https://thesafetygeek.com/freecourse Leave a Podcast Review or Recommendation - http://thesafetygeek.com/review -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Convincing your management team to invest in a safety program is challenging. And it will become harder if you justify it with regulation compliance. Instead, you need to show them the value of safety. Tune in to this episode as we talk about simple steps on how to show the value of safety using ROI. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/108 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

I always say that safety is the most important department in a company because it is the only department that positively affects all the other departments. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why, and the right way to demonstrate the value of safety. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/107 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Safety improvements are easily approved and implemented in a company that has a large number of accidents and claims. However, once you've lowered it to an average number in the industry, getting support for your improvement projects is hard. The management team doesn't want to do more. Tune in to this episode as we talk about how you can change that. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/106 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Many believe that safety is not a profit center. Most executives believe that it is an expenditure. While many veteran safety professionals say that it merely generates savings. However, I think safety does not merely generate savings but also improves the company's profits. Tune in to this episode to know more. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/105 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

It's challenging to convince your management team to make changes based on safety. And that is because you might be presenting safety the wrong way in terms of accidents and claims. Because of this, they might miss out on the value of safety. Tune in to this episode to know more about shifting how you speak about safety and put it in terms of company value. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/104 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

You've probably heard of Kaizen, a continuous process used to improve business operations. Although this technique is usually used in manufacturing, did you know that you can also use it for safety? Tune in to this episode to know more about how you can apply it in your company. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/103 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Opportunities for employee engagement are everywhere. So, you might be missing a great opportunity if you aren't using your breakrooms for engagement. And no, I'm not joking, breakrooms are great locations to engage your employees. Tune in to this episode as we talk about how you can do it. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/102 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

When talking about employee engagement, it's common to think about big events, initiatives, or other projects. We tend to think about these things because we want to engage employees, if not all, most of them. However, engagement doesn't always have to be big, it can also be small. Tune in to this episode as we talk about why small engagements matter and some ways how you can do it. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/101 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Getting employees to volunteer for the safety committee is hard. Oftentimes, you'll hear a lot of reasons why they don't want to. So, instead of getting volunteers, you'll get voluntolds, people who were forced to become a member. Tune in to this episode where we talk about the common reasons they don't want to join and how to respond in order to convince them. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/100 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

You might think that employee engagement should always be formal. That thinking is partly correct because when people volunteer in committees, attend training, and follow safety procedures, that is engagement. Yet, you shouldn't limit yourself to that perspective if you want to increase employee engagement. Tune in to this episode to know why and some ideas on engaging employees outside the formal ways. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/99 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma The Safety Geek Newsletter - https://thesafetygeek.com/newsletter -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

There are a lot of factors that may affect the success of your safety programs. But, I think none comes close to the impact of employee engagement. Tune in to this episode, where I'll talk about why that is and how you can make employees actively engage in your programs. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/98 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

I always get the job offer after I'm interviewed. The reason I'm saying this is not to brag, but rather, to convince those safety professionals that are finding it hard to land a job offer. Tune in to this episode where I'll talk about why and how I always get that job offer. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/97 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

If you want to land that job you want, it is crucial to get through that first step-to get invited for a one-on-one interview. You can accomplish that using your resume. So, please tune in to this episode where I talk about 5 essential considerations when refreshing your resume. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/96 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

There is a common belief that to succeed in your career, staying in a good company and climbing that corporate ladder is the way to go. That loyalty pays off in the long run. However, this is not true anymore. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/95 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Don't make the same mistake that I did which slowed down my career progress. And that is not planning for your continuing education as a safety manager. Tune in to this episode as we talk about why it's important and how to do it the right way. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/94 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Should You Get a Safety Certification - https://thesafetygeek.com/occupational-safety-certification/ -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

So, you got into safety and realized that it's a great career and that there is an enormous potential to earn more. You might think that earning that degree in a career is the key to that. But the truth is, it's not what you need right now. Tune in to this episode, where we'll talk about the two most important things that will get you that high salary even without a college degree. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/93 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Should You Get a Safety Certification - https://thesafetygeek.com/occupational-safety-certification/ -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

In our career path, there might be various titles and job descriptions. But, based on the experiences of myself and others, we all undergo certain stages in our careers. In this episode, we'll talk about each one of those stages, so you'll know where you are in your safety career as well as what steps you can do to ensure that you move on to the next stage. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/92 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

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Sometimes, you might find yourself drowning in paperwork due to high numbers of accidents and insurance claims. And because of this, you might find yourself focused on just settling these instead of finding ways to improve safety and reduce the number of accidents and injuries. So, tune in to this episode where I talk about how I use Safety Assessment to drastically reduce the number of injuries. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/91 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

To closely monitor compliance in my safety programs, I use a secret weapon: safety assessments. This tool let's me know how much the company follows the safety policies, procedures, and programs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about safety assessments and how you can use them more effectively. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/90 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma The Safety Geek Newsletter - https://thesafetygeek.com/newsletter -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Sometimes, even though you've put in the work to protect everyone while working, there will still be instances that make you feel angry. For example, workers choosing not to follow safety policies. Because of this, when accidents happen, we may feel that the root cause is their non-compliance. But, this is not the true root cause. So, tune in to this episode as we talk about how data can guide you identify the real cause. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/89 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Safety Analytics Intensive - https://thesafetygeek.com/analytics -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

There are many possible things that could happen on a workday of a safety manager. Emergencies, demands, and issues might pop up anywhere and anytime. And due to these things, your emotions can drive what you do every day and lead you to become an ineffective safety manager. Tune in to this episode because we'll talk about how data can help prevent emotions from interfering with your work. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/88 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Safety Analytics Intensive - https://thesafetygeek.com/analytics -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

When accidents happen, you might get pressured into creating safety policies to prevent them from happening again in the future. However, making policies this way can make your job harder. Please tune in to this episode, where we discuss why you shouldn't let accidents drive your safety policies. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/87 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Decisions are vital to our job as safety professionals. But how do you make the best decisions? Do you let data guide you? In this episode, we'll talk about why it's important to make data-driven decisions. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/86 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma The Safety Geek Newsletter - https://thesafetygeek.com/newsletter -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Honestly, doing everything by yourself is fast and efficient. I'm sure that you know this too. But, doing it yourself actually makes your job harder to do. In this episode, we'll talk more about this by comparing two actual safety programs that I've assisted with during my time as a Regional Safety Manager. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/85 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Management support is crucial to the success of your safety programs. However, getting that support can feel impossible. They might agree with you during meetings, yet nothing really gets done because they don't do anything. So, tune in to this episode, where we will talk about 6 steps that you can take to get your management team to take action. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/84 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma The Safety Geek Newsletter - https://thesafetygeek.com/newsletter Canva - https://www.canva.com -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

When problems arise, it feels right to let the subject expert decide on what to do about the problem. This is also what happens to you, the safety expert. When safety issues arise, your management team might expect that you, the expert, should decide on what to do. You might even think so yourself. But, becoming the decision maker can hinder the success of your programs. Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

During meetings, you might feel that telling others what to do is the right thing. Because, after all, you are the safety expert and were hired to solve safety issues. However, even if it feels right, this approach is something that hinders the success of your safety programs. To know why then tune in to this podcast episode. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/82 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

It's easy to get frustrated and even quit the job when you feel that you don't get the support you want. But is that really true? Does the management team not support safety? Or are there reasons why management acts that way? Please tune in to this episode, where we answer these questions as well as actions that you can do to change it. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/81 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Getting management support is not easy. You may have tried many things to get their support, but it might seem that it's not working. But is spending that much effort on management support all worth it? Please tune in to this episode, where we talk about this topic. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/80 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Simple Steps To Take On The Role Of "The Coach Of The Coaches" - https://thesafetygeek.com/the-coach-of-the-coaches/ -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

Are you a safety professional that is aspiring to become successful? Do you want to reach the highest possible salary or position in safety? If you do, then be assured that you can. You definitely can. So, please tune in to this episode where I tell an inspiring story from one of my students in the Safety Management Academy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/79 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

To become an effective safety professional, it's essential to take on the role of the "coach of the coaches". But how can you take on that role when everyone is expecting you to micro-manage every aspect of safety? Tune in as we talk about how you can slowly but surely take on the role of the "coach of coaches". Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/78 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye

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I want you to succeed as a safety professional. That is my mission here on Safety Geek. I want you to be the best that you can be. So, please tune in to this episode where I tell you 5 essential things you should keep in mind in order to succeed. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/77 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy -------- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the safety manager position and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively. Safety is safety, if you're a general industry nerd like me or if you work in construction, agriculture, environmental or other areas. The common factor is getting management support and employee participation. That's where I can help. To get started, take my FREE COURSE on how to manage your workplace safety program with ease where you will learn the basic steps from organizing all the moving parts of a safety program and building safety awareness. Join The Safety Geek Community and become part of The Squad where you get access to monthly safety webinars at https://community.thesafetygeek.com Check out Safety Management Academy! https://TheSafetyGeek.com/SMA Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign Up for my safety newsletter where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety_Brye