The Safety Guru

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're thrilled to welcome Beverly Beuermann-King to the show! With over 25 years of experience helping organizations build strong, resilient teams, Beverly brings a wealth of wisdom on what it truly means to lead with care. She shares powerful insights on fostering a culture of both physical and psychological safety, addressing workplace toxicity, and emphasizing the importance of supportive conversations and peer-to-peer support systems to build a strong sense of connection and belonging. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, packed with actionable tips for effective leadership to support mental health, enhance your team's well-being, and strengthen team engagement in the workplace. Tune in now! About the Guest: Beverly Beuermann-King has over 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations master their responses to stress, build resilience, and thrive using her innovative S-O-S Principle™. Since founding WorkSmartLiveSmart.com in 1995, she has transformed teams across diverse business sectors. Her presentations, grounded in psychology, sociology, management, and adult education, offer practical strategies to enhance mental health and workplace well-being. She is also a prolific author, respected podcaster, and trusted media spokesperson, with over 500 television and radio appearances. Beverly currently serves as the National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Prepare to be captivated as she empowers you to conquer stress, cultivate resilience, and unlock the secrets to a healthier, more fulfilling life. For more information: www.WorkSmartLiveSmart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drawing from his extensive experience in high-performance aviation, Captain Ian Hollingworth joins The Safety Guru to share powerful insights on aviation learnings and human factors. In this engaging episode, Ian brings riveting real-world case studies to life and explores how key aviation principles can be applied to safety-critical industries. He also unpacks three essential elements of human factors that are vital to improving safety and performance. Whether you're in aviation or another high-stakes field, Ian's insights offer practical applications to elevate safety, decision-making, and problem-solving. Don't miss this episode—you'll walk away with valuable takeaways to help turn complex systems and challenges into simple, actionable solutions. About the Guest: Ian Hollingworth, with extensive experience in high-performance aviation, shares unique insights into world-class standards, behaviors, and cultures. Drawing from his background flying military fast jets and in commercial aviation, he engages audiences with anecdotes and tips on building winning teams, inspiring leadership, and overcoming adversity in challenging situations. Ian is extremely passionate about people reaching their full potential and setting big goals; for the past 20 years has worked with some of the world's most respected businesses in order to develop the talent of tomorrow. For more information: https://www.planetalks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we're privileged to feature a special episode with Dr. Nicholas Mabbott, a seasoned fatigue risk management specialist, packed with actionable takeaways and groundbreaking insights. Dr. Nick shares the science behind sleep, health, and fatigue—and their significant impact on road safety. Backed by science and solid research, he emphasizes the importance of getting quality sleep every day and taking regular breaks while driving to stay alert. Tune in to explore the profound impact of fatigue on road safety and learn practical strategies to mitigate fatigue to ensure safer journeys for all. About the Guest: Dr. Nicholas Mabbott is a Fatigue Risk Management Specialist with over 28 years of experience in sleep and fatigue risk management. He has provided sleep and fatigue management training and education to over 34 thousand people from a wide range of industries. His recently published book, “The Wonder of Sleep: Beyond Midnight,” is a compilation of 27 years of learning about sleep and the benefits people get from appropriate sleep. The book challenges road safety professionals and sleep scientists to examine and test new theories on better managing sleep, workplace safety, and road safety. He also has a YouTube channel called “The Wonder of Sleep,” with 23 videos. For more information: www.beyondmidnight.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Safety Guru, we welcome Dr. Nektarios Karanikas, Associate Professor in the Health, Safety, and Environment discipline at Queensland University of Technology. He shares enlightening insights from his recently published research on "Redefining Health, Risk, and Safety" and explores their interconnectedness. Dr. Karanikas emphasizes the importance of leaders recognizing that safety is a duty, actively engaging with safety professionals, and listening to foster a culture of safety within organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from Dr. Karanikas—listen now! About the Guest: Dr. Nektarios Karanikas is an Associate Professor in the Health, Safety, and Environment discipline at Queensland University of Technology (AU). He holds an MSc in Human Factors and Safety Assessment from Cranfield University (UK) and a PhD in Safety and Quality Management from Middlesex University (UK). Nektarios has 19 years of experience in the Hellenic Air Force, specializing in safety, quality management, and accident investigations, and served as a lecturer in safety and human factors. He has published two edited books and numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented at over 100 events. Nektarios is also an active volunteer in various scientific and professional activities. For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nektarioskaranikas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this must-listen episode, Andrew Moore-Ede, a global expert in Fatigue Risk Management, shares groundbreaking insights on tackling fatigue in the workplace. Andrew uncovers the root causes of fatigue, reveals objective tools for proactively measuring and mitigating it, and explains how optimizing shifts can enhance safety and productivity. His actionable insights not only protect your team but also boost well-being, reduce operational risks, and drive performance. Tune in for valuable takeaways on managing fatigue risks and actionable strategies to create a safer, more productive workplace! About the Guest: Andrew Moore-Ede is an internationally recognized expert in shiftwork, fatigue risk management, and 24/7 workforce optimization. As the President of CIRCADIAN®, the leading research and consulting firm for extended-hours operations, Andrew has spent over 20 years partnering with some of the largest organizations in the world, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to improve the health, safety, and performance of their 24/7 workforces. For more information: www.Circadian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with John Richardson as we explore how post-incident insights can drive meaningful safety improvements. John shares key components of productive fact-finding conversations and highlights the importance of fostering a learning culture built on openness and transparency for effective root cause analysis. Tune in to discover transformative strategies to prevent future incidents, enhance safety culture, and foster a proactive approach to workplace learning. Don't miss this must-listen episode packed with actionable insights to drive lasting safety improvements and build a stronger safety culture! About the Guest: John Richardson is a seasoned organizational improvement professional with a strong law enforcement background, specializing in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and operational excellence. Having worked with a global client base across a wide range of industries, he brings a wealth of insight to his current position at Bywater, a London-based training company. Today, he focuses on proposition development and leads the Investigation / RCA program, delivering advanced training solutions that empower organizations to enhance performance and drive real improvement. For more information: www.bywater.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Curiosity is the number one tool a safety professional should have." In this compelling episode, we welcome Kelvin Genn, a seasoned leader with decades of experience across diverse industries. Kelvin shares his valuable insights on how leaders can bridge the gap between the boardroom and the frontline by fostering a culture of curiosity, unlocking the power of inquiry to ask better questions, and empowering their teams. He details how leaders can connect, listen, and lead with curiosity to build stronger connections and greater engagement. This episode is filled with sound strategies and actionable approaches that will help you foster a safer, more engaged workplace culture. Tune in now for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable takeaways! About the Guest: Kelvin Genn is a founder of Safety Differently and a key designer and creator of the Due Diligence Index. Kelvin is a strategic systems practitioner with extensive experience in Human Factors and organizational re-engineering. He developed his systems thinking approach working in the Royal Australian Air Force. He is the Managing Director of Art of Work, which has led the implementation of Safety Differently worldwide. He has led systems and risk management programs across Asia Pacific and Europe with Compass Group Plc, the world's largest support service company. Kelvin is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety. For more information: www.artofwork.solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we make today better than yesterday? Join us for a compelling conversation with Becky Ray, an expert who empowers leaders to create high-performance cultures in high-risk industries. Becky introduces her unique framework, the 5-Layer Culture Cake—a proven recipe for achieving tangible safety outcomes. She walks us through each “slice” of the framework, offering bite-sized strategies to build a high-performing culture and drive continuous improvement. Don't miss this lively and insightful episode packed with practical, simplified insights to guide you and your team toward long-term safety success. About the Guest: Becky Ray is the passion and driving force behind Culture Kick, which partners with Leaders to empower them to create High-Performance Cultures through an operational-focused approach. The unique framework, the Culture Kick Culture Cake, is designed to make this transformation impactful and empower more people to Be Better. She began her career as an Engineer, experiencing firsthand the fast-paced dynamics of operations. After a decade on the tools, she transitioned into Health and Safety Leadership in High-Risk industries such as Rail, Construction, Manufacturing, and Military Aviation. Her hands-on experience in these fields has given her a deep understanding of the important role Leaders have in achieving High Performance and an environment where people thrive. For more information: www.culturekick.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the year with our New Year special episode of The Safety Guru featuring returning guests Theo Venter and Ken Roberts. With a combined 70 years of industrial work experience, this dynamic duo brings powerful insights and perspectives to help unlock your emotional connection to safety and implement strategies that truly stick. Tune in for practical tips, compelling stories, and actionable strategies to elevate your safety culture and set the stage for a more successful year ahead. Don't miss this inspiring and engaging episode! About the Guests: Theo Venter: Theo Venter is the only known survivor of a 22,000-volt electrical shock through the heart and shares his amazing story with audiences across the globe. When he removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn't have imagined. Although taking risks is normal and inherent in every human being, you could potentially be the next fatality at your workplace. That's why it's important to talk about it and bring it out in the open. By allowing Theo to share his story, people are impacted in a way that they are reminded of what can go horribly wrong when they take a shortcut. For more information: https://www.theoventer.com/ Ken Roberts: With over forty years of rich experience in mining, heavy industry, and construction, Ken Roberts is a pioneer in transforming workplace cultures. He is the creator of the ground-breaking 'Convenience Kills' program, designed to move cultures from being convenience-driven to being consequence-driven through his innovative "Agreements Culture" formula, which promotes voluntary accountability and ownership. Ken's dedicated efforts significantly boost safety, productivity, and leadership effectiveness, leading to profound improvements in organizational dynamics and outcomes. For more information: https://transfoorm.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wrap up another impactful year, we're reflecting on an incredible journey filled with powerful insights from global experts, transformative ideas from thought leaders, and voices committed to meaningful change—all dedicated to making a difference. Take a moment to reminisce with your host, Eric Michrowski, as he highlights the podcast's most inspirational moments and top themes of 2024, celebrating the lessons learned that shaped this podcast season. Here's to a wonderful time of joy, a year of growth ahead, and making every day safer for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an engaging episode with Christian Harris, a leading expert in slip safety, as he shares his transformative journey into Slipology, resulting from a life-changing incident in London in 2012. With a contagious passion for creating safer workplaces, Christian details actionable strategies grounded in a scientific and holistic approach to preventing slips, trips, and falls. Discover the six key drivers for mitigating risks and learn the critical role of connecting with the C-Suite to drive business success and safety excellence. Packed with powerful insights and practical takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to fostering a safer workplace! About the Guest: Christian Harris is a renowned expert in slip safety, known for his innovative, data-driven approach to reducing slip accidents, injuries, and claims. As the founder of Slip Safety Services, Christian has spent over 12 years helping thousands of clients achieve a 57%+ reduction in slip-related incidents through a practical, end-to-end implementation service of the Slipology principles and CHIMES. Christian's mission is to reduce slip accidents worldwide through Slipology, a scientific method to reduce slip risk. He aims to empower businesses to protect people while enhancing operational efficiency and profits. For more information: https://slipsafety.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are honored to feature a sobering and impactful conversation with Mark Stanway, a seasoned professional in the construction industry, as he recounts the three life-altering seconds in 2015 when he fell from a ten-meter height. Mark reflects on the five missed opportunities that could have prevented his incident and emphasizes the importance of identifying and understanding hazards in work areas and ensuring control measures are in place. He also shares the devastating ripple effects it had on his family. Tune in now as Mark introduces practical risk-assessment tools that empower site supervisors to efficiently evaluate work hazards, promoting safer workplaces. Don't miss this compelling episode that will leave you rethinking safety on every level. About the Guest: Mark Stanway is a seasoned professional in the construction industry, with over 45 years of experience as a director, builder, and freelance site manager. A life-changing accident in 2015 profoundly reshaped his perspective on workplace safety, igniting a passion for health and safety advocacy. As a keynote speaker, he shares his insights and experiences, educating construction workers on the importance of safety measures and accident prevention. Mark's dedication to enhancing workplace safety continues to inspire change and foster a culture of vigilance in the construction sector. For more information: https://www.shakositemanagementservicesltd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a captivating episode with Dr. Dan Radecki, a leading expert in neuroscience and brain-based leadership. In this discussion, Dr. Radecki details the differences between acute and chronic stress in the workplace and highlights the critical link between psychological and physical safety. Discover effective strategies to build brain resilience, foster better decision-making, and manage stress in high-risk roles to create safer environments. Don't miss this insightful opportunity to dive into the neuroscience of safety leadership! About the Guest: Dr. Dan Radecki is Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at The Academy of Brain-based Leadership (ABL). He also serves as Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Research at Object Pharma and holds a Bachelor's in Psychology, a Master's in Biopsychology, and a PhD in Neuroscience. Dan delivered a TEDx keynote and co-authored the book “Psychological Safety: The key to happy, high-performing people and teams.” He has been guest editor on a special issue for the Journal of Consulting Psychology, written numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, and been published in the Harvard Business Review. For more information: https://brainleadership.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss our latest episode of The Safety Guru! Join us as Linda Ray, a seasoned expert in applied organizational neuroscience, shares her insights on the neuroscience of psychological safety. Linda delves into the 5 Social Brain Needs that are crucial for fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and engagement within teams. She provides actionable strategies for leaders to enhance psychosocial safety in the workplace, leading to improved performance and building a stronger safety culture. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can make a powerful impact on your organization! About the Guest: Linda Ray is the founder and Executive Director of NeuroCapability. Her mission is to change the world one brain at a time. With a career spanning over 25 years in applied organizational neuroscience, leadership development, and executive and team coaching, Linda is widely recognized for her pivotal contributions to the advancement of knowledge in cultivating high-performing teams across the globe, including in Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, Greece, Dubai, and New Zealand. For more information: https://neurocapability.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all make errors all the time. Join us for a fascinating conversation on looking beyond human error to improve safety, featuring special guest Dr. Mark Young. With profound insights into human factors and backed by solid research, Dr. Young shares the psychological mechanisms behind errors and emphasizes the importance of fostering a learning culture to enhance safety. The conversation also covers the impact of vehicle automation on safety and the critical role of fatigue risk management in safety-critical industries. Don't miss this engaging episode! About the Guest: Professor Mark Young is a professor of human factors in transport within the Transportation Research Group at the University of Southampton and is currently the president of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). Mark has nearly 30 years of experience working in human factors across transport modes in both academia and industry. Before joining the University of Southampton in June 2023, Mark spent 11 years working as an Inspector at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, applying his human factors expertise to investigate railway incidents and accidents. For more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/62gmgv/professor-mark-young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drawing from her extensive experience as an airline captain, Emma Henderson joins the show to share her pivotal insights from "Above the Wings to Ground Safety," illustrating how other industries can effectively apply key aviation safety elements. She recounts the inspiring story behind Project Wingman Foundation, highlighting its profound impact and lessons learned. Emma emphasizes the importance of peer support, civility, and an organizational culture of learning in fostering a safe culture. Join us for this engaging episode to discover how you can elevate safety in your industry. About the Guest: Emma Henderson is a multi-award-winning professional speaker, author, airline captain, and founder and CEO of Project Wingman Foundation Ltd. Until September 2020, she was one of fewer than 500 female airline captains globally, flying thousands of passengers across Europe. Emma is well versed in the transferable skills practiced daily by all pilots - teamwork, inspirational leadership, decision-making, workload management, and communication, skills honed over a decade. She delivers inspirational talks to organizations like RBS, NatWest, CAE, the MOD, the NHS, the London Insurance market, and EDF, captivating audiences with her story, compassion, and humor, motivating them to improve themselves. For more information: https://www.emma-henderson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We invite you to join us for this compelling episode as we explore the incredible journey of Mercedes Ramirez Johnson, a miracle survivor of the 1995 airplane crash that tragically took 160 lives, including those of her parents. Tune in as Mercedes recounts her miraculous story, the critical safety issues uncovered in the aftermath, and the lessons learned from this tragedy. Listen in as she transforms her personal tribulation into a mission for change, striving to prevent future aviation disasters and ensuring no one else endures what she has been through. About the Guest: In 1995, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson narrowly survived a commercial airplane crash that killed 160 people, including her parents. She presents her proprietary Second Chance Living concept, an innovative mindset and approach with a proven track record, to organizations such as General Electric, ExxonMobil, Microsoft, NASA, Chevron, and the various branches of the US Armed Forces. Her extensive media experience includes appearances on The BBC, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Health Channel, and as a recurring guest on numerous nationally syndicated daytime talk shows on NBC and ABC. For more information: https://www.mercedesramirezjohnson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an enlightening episode featuring our special guest, Niall Downey. As an airline captain and a doctor, Niall shares his extensive experience in both aviation and healthcare to bridge the gap between these critical industries. He explains how aviation's proven safety principles can reduce human errors in healthcare, offering compelling examples and insights. Don't miss this insightful conversation that explores the critical topic of error management and how to address it, applicable to any safety-critical industry! About the Guest: Niall Downey qualified as a doctor from Trinity College, Dublin, in 1993 and trained as a surgeon in Belfast, receiving his FRCSI in 1997. He retrained as an airline pilot with Aer Lingus in 1999 and qualified as a captain in 2010. In 2011, Niall formed Frameworkhealth Ltd, a company providing aviation-style safety training modified specifically for healthcare, drawing on his thirty-five years of experience in both industries. In 2023, Niall published his first book, ‘Oops! Why Things Go Wrong,' which explores the increasingly topical issue of error across industry and society and, most importantly, how to address it. For more information: www.frameworksafety.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this must-listen episode, we invited a special guest, Ann Latham, widely known as the Queen of Clarity. Ann shares the power of clarity in fostering clear communication and understanding to achieve joint commitment across your organization. She introduces her powerful insights on the disconnect principle, offering practical advice to help you build a strong safety culture through clarity in your workplace. Tune in now to gain valuable insights! About the Guest: ANN LATHAM, known widely as the Queen of Clarity, is the author of the modern classic The Power of Clarity and the new release The Disconnect Principle in addition to The Clarity Papers and Uncommon Meetings. She founded US-based consulting firm Uncommon Clarity® where her clients represented over 40 industries and ranged from organizations. Ann's advice has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Management Today, and is an expert blogger for Forbes.com. For more Inofrmation: https://annlatham.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Keld Jensen, a renowned expert in negotiation, to delve into a crucial yet often overlooked dimension of workplace safety—negotiation and strategic collaboration. Keld shares essential insights on how strategic negotiation can transform safety from a core value into tangible, actionable outcomes. He highlights the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility, particularly with subcontractors, to ensure that safety is prioritized in every aspect of operations. Join us now for a profound understanding of how negotiation serves as a powerful tool in enhancing safety culture, creating an environment where all stakeholders work collectively towards a safer workplace. About the Guest: Mr. Keld Jensen is an award winning international author, professor, speaker, advisor and expert in negotiations, behavioral economics and trust. He is the founder of the SMARTnership strategy. His core mission is to improve the way we collaborate by elevated negotiation strategies and the award winning NegoEconomics. Keld is the former chairman of Centre for Negotiation at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, and is the author of 26 books on international negotiation and communication which is published in more than 37 countries in 18 languages and got more than 3 million readers. For more Inofrmation: https://keldjensen.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we deep dive into the critical topic of effectively managing fatigue in high-risk work environments with our special guest, Susan Sawatzky. Join us as we explore various factors that contribute to fatigue and discuss strategies to effectively mitigate risks and manage its effects. Tune in to learn how these approaches can enhance worker safety and productivity, emphasizing safety as a priority in industries where every second counts. Listen now! About the Guest: Susan Sawatzky is the President of In-Scope Solutions, a company dedicated to managing human risk factors or “The People Part of Safety” with a focus on fatigue risk management, stress management, mental health and wellness, enhancing healthy workplace cultures, and psychological health and safety in the workplace. Susan's specialization in fatigue risk management began over a decade ago when she managed the fatigue portfolio for the Canadian Oil & Gas Safety Association. Susan is also an international speaker and keynote conference presenter. For more information: www.in-scope.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this engaging and enlightening conversation with Ken Roberts, who brings over forty years of rich experience in mining, heavy industry, and construction. Ken shares invaluable insights on how frontline workers can buy into safety by building trust within teams and understanding the profound consequences of their actions. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safety commitment agreement for frontline workers to truly embrace safety in their daily lives. Ken also introduces the concept of 'Convenience Kills.' He discusses its stages and explains how organizations can effectively engage frontline workers in a powerful safety agreement to enhance their safety culture. About the Guest: With over forty years of rich experience in mining, heavy industry, and construction, Ken Roberts is a pioneer in transforming workplace cultures. He is the creator of the ground-breaking 'Convenience Kills' program, designed to move cultures from being convenience-driven to being consequence-driven, through his innovative “Agreements Culture” formula, which promotes voluntary accountability and ownership. His extensive global experience in enhancing safety cultures directly tackles key workplace challenges like low morale and conflict, fostering a sense of camaraderie and empowerment within teams. Ken's dedicated efforts significantly boost safety, productivity, and leadership effectiveness, leading to profound improvements in organisational dynamics and outcomes. For more information: https://transfoorm.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us to explore the profound lessons and our understanding of safety in high-risk fields with our special guest, David East. In this episode, he brings his deep expertise in Human & Organizational Performance to discuss critical risks, learning from incidents, and the interconnected factors behind them. Drawing on examples from aviation and his experience in the Royal Australian Air Force, David shares his insights on transitioning to a learning zone, emphasizing that safety is all about learning. Tune in to gain valuable insights! About the Guest: David East is an accomplished Human Performance, Safety Management System & Leadership Consultant with a passion for enhancing workplace cultures, safety systems and optimizing human potential. With extensive experience in multiple industries, he leads CrewFusion. While running a successful consultancy business, David continues a career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This extensive operational experience provided him with firsthand understanding of the critical importance of safety and human factors in high-pressure environments. For more information: https://crewfusionteambuilding.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we truly learning from accidents? In this compelling episode, Dr. Nippin shares a different perspective on the Costa Concordia disaster, enriched with his deep insights and research, alongside an exclusive interview with Captain Schettino. He delves into a profound understanding of risk and safety, emphasizing the impacts of culture and shared responsibility. Tune in to uncover valuable lessons about the power of organizational learning and how it can help us make meaningful changes. About the Guest: Dr. Nippin Anand is a former master mariner with a master's degree in economics, a PhD in Social Sciences and Anthropology. After a near collision at sea, he took up a passion for investigating accidents and helping leaders understand the importance of perspective in human failures. As a former subject matter expert at DNV, Nippin also developed an interest in making compliance meaningful for achieving business goals. He is recognised both in the research community and across safety critical industries for his ability to make research accessible to businesses and people at work. For more information: https://novellus.solutions/about-novellus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a safety decision behind every chain of events. We invite you to join us for a captivating episode of The Safety Guru featuring Marty Ohme, a former helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy and current System Safety Engineer. Don't miss this opportunity to gain from Marty's extensive expertise and insights on system factors, organizational learning and safety culture, and effective risk management to mitigate future risks. Learn from the best practices of the U.S. Navy, as Marty brings human factors to life with real-world examples that can make a difference in your organization. About the Guest: Marty Ohme is an employee-owner at A-P-T Research, where he works as a System Safety Engineer. This follows a U.S. Navy career as a helicopter pilot, Air Boss aboard USS TRENTON, and program manager at what is now Naval Safety Command, among other assignments. He uses his uncommon perspective as both engineer and operator to support the development of aerospace systems and mentor young engineers. Marty holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University. He may be reached through LinkedIn. For more information: https://www.apt-research.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Safety is the most important part of your job." Tune in as Dr. Lana Cormie shares her heartfelt and moving story of navigating life after losing her husband in a workplace incident in 2018. She passionately advocates for improving safety and enhancing an intentional culture of safety in the workplace through ongoing training on the job and prioritizing the reporting of hazards, concerns, and near misses. Lana reminds us of the importance of keeping safety at the forefront and empowering team members to become safety advocates in the workplace, ensuring everyone goes home safely at the end of every workday. About the Guest: Dr. Lana Cormie and her two children are navigating life without a husband and father as a result of a workplace incident. Lana has become a passionate advocate for safer workplaces, campaigning for better policies and improved legislation for workplace safety. She now shares her life experiences in an effort to help improve safety and educate employees and employers on the importance of a safe workplace. Lana believes by sharing her lived experience she can influence safety cultures and that the most important part of work is to go home at the end of the day. For more information: https://cnbsafe.com.au/lana-cormie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One moment can change your life. Join us as Brandon Schroeder, a motivational safety speaker for over a decade, shares his candid and inspirational story of overcoming physical and mental barriers that resulted from a serious workplace injury in 2011. Brandon's uplifting message encourages everyone to avoid shortcuts on the job and to work together as a team to champion safety in everyday decisions. Tune in now to hear Brandon's powerful journey! About the Guest: In 2012, Brandon Schroeder's path as a speaker unfolded following a workplace incident in 2011. Having served as a journeyman electrician since 2002, he had envisioned a future in the electrical trade. However, the pivotal moment of his accident led him to see an alternative journey awaiting him. More than a decade later, he continues to share his narrative, influencing safety perspectives. Brandon has delivered presentations for numerous companies, ranging from global giants to local co-ops. His objective remains singular - to reach that one individual who needs to hear his story. For more information: https://believeinsafety.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we are honored to welcome Karen Torres to The Safety Guru, where she will share her heartfelt story of turning personal tragedy into impactful change. Karen became committed to advocating for road safety after losing her father in a distracted driving incident. She has devoted her life to raising awareness about work zone safety and the dangers and realities of distracted driving that affect us all. Tune in as Karen advocates for safer roads for all through education, situational awareness, and being an effective role model. About the Guest: Karen Torres is a passionate advocate for road safety with over 14 years of experience as a motivational speaker. Her commitment to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving stems from a personal tragedy — the loss of her father, Patrick Mapleson, in a distracted driving incident. Karen has turned her pain into purpose, dedicating her life to sharing her compelling story at high schools, employee safety trainings, and corporate conferences across the nation. Karen is also a member of the Speaker's Bureau for NY SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions); she provides impactful presentations that aim to inspire positive change and save lives.  For more information: https://www.all4udad.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome our special guest, Paul Mahoney, to The Safety Guru to share his moving story and his passion for inspiring safer workplaces for all. In 2000, Paul was working in the paper industry in the UK when he suffered a severe injury in the workplace. This critical incident impacted his personal life and set his mission to help others. Listen in as Paul shares valuable insights for fostering a safety culture by creating a safe environment to ask questions and raise concerns. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice on making a positive impact for a safer tomorrow. About the Guest: Back in 2000, Paul Mahoney was one of 600 who suffered a major injury in the Paper Industry and one of 27,000 in the whole of the UK. He is the first (to our knowledge) who had his left arm severed above the elbow and, in a 16-hour operation, had it reattached successfully. Paul shares his story with companies and uses his experiences to guide them to a safer culture by building an important bridge between staff, safety professionals, and leaders. Paul has written two books, one about his accident and the other about LEGO Serious Play and how to use the methodology to build a better culture. For more information: https://www.paulinspiringsafety.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we celebrate our milestone 100th episode, we're excited to spotlight a crucial topic on The Science Behind Safe Decision Making with our special guest, The Decision Doctor®, Dr. Constance Dierickx. With her expert insights, Constance shares strategies for overcoming common decision-making biases and the importance of saying no to urgency when faced with consequential decisions in the workplace. This episode is packed with practical solutions grounded in fascinating research and science. Tune in to transform your approach to safe decision-making, armed with effective strategies! About the Guest: Dr. Constance Dierickx is a sought-after advisor to boards and senior executives in high-stakes situations, including strategic pivots, CEO transitions, board conflicts, and crises. Constance has consulted with dozens of boards and over 500 executives on five continents. Clients call her “The Decision Doctor®.” Recognized as an expert on governance and executive leadership, Constance has been interviewed by National Public Radio for Marketplace Morning, The Wall Street Journal, and Chief Executive and writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes as well as Directorship, Boards and Directors, and Corporate Board Member. For more information: https://constancedierickx.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss our latest episode on The Safety Guru! Join us as Norman MacLeod, a seasoned expert in organizational human factors, shares decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge with us. Drawing from his extensive background in both aviation and healthcare, Norman shares the critical system factors influencing safety decisions within organizations through riveting research findings and real-life examples. Gain invaluable insights and practical solutions to navigate system impacts in your organization. Tune in now! About the Guest: Norman MacLeod served in the Royal Air Force for 21 years in the Training and Education specialization, during which time he was involved in a number of pilot training projects, the most extensive of which was his involvement in C-130 transport aircraft crew training. On leaving the RAF, he worked for 17 years as a consultant delivering CRM to pilots and cabin crew in over 25 countries around the world. He has written 2 books on aspects of instructional systems design in aviation, and in 2021, his third book was published, which takes a systems view of aviation and explores what that means in terms of pilot competence. For more information: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/normanmacleod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this must-listen episode of The Safety Guru, we're focusing on the critical yet often overlooked topic of lone worker safety. While they have fewer interactions with leaders and coworkers, their decisions are still shaped by the safety climate and priorities set by their organization. Join us to dive deeper into this topic with Dr. Ryan Olson, who will share his invaluable insights, groundbreaking research, and profound strategies for lone worker safety. Tune in! About the Guest: Dr. Olson is a Professor in Occupational Health Psychology at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Utah. His research has focused on safety, health, and well-being interventions for isolated or “lone” workers. Dr. Olson leads an internationally recognized safety and health intervention research program with commercial drivers funded by NHLBI and has also designed impactful supportive group interventions for home care workers with funding from CDC/NIOSH. His interventions have improved a range of outcomes for workers, including safety, diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and job satisfaction. For more information: http://bit.ly/r-olson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to feature a lively and perceptive conversation with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, an expert injury prevention specialist and founder of ProVention Plus. Kelly passionately advocates using our body movements as a critical factor to stay safe and proactively reduce and prevent soft tissue injuries. Tune in as Kelly shares the many benefits of preventive physical therapy, highlighting how it can elevate safety for your team on and off the job site and improve their overall personal health with proactive injury prevention and reduction strategies. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation filled with invaluable insights! About the Guest: Kelly Lynch Feldkamp is the Founder of ProVention Plus, an onsite injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their manual labor or craft employees. Kelly has a Master's Degree in Exercise and Wellness and is the creator of the Move Better Program used by thousands of Jobsite Athletes over the last 20 years. Kelly and her team at ProVention Plus have been blessed to work with those who are most in need of injury prevention care but are also the least likely to seek it out for themselves. She is playing an active role in moving the industry toward a place where pain is not an unfortunate by-product for the Jobsite Athletes who build the world we all enjoy. For more information: https://proventionplus.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We encourage you to join us for another engaging conversation with Dr. Josh Williams, a seasoned safety culture expert for over 25 years and partner at Propulo Consulting. Josh highlights five key, big-picture safety themes for 2024: structured governance and executive commitment, SIF prevention, human performance, why observations still matter, and attitudes, beliefs, and mindsets. You're sure to gain indispensable insight as Josh provides a clear vision for successfully shaping the future of your organization's safety culture and safety leadership this year! About the Guest: Dr. Josh Williams is a partner at Propulo Consulting. For more than 25 years, Josh has partnered with clients around the world to improve safety culture and prevent SIFs. Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech and is a behavioral safety, human performance, and safety culture improvement expert. Josh is the author of Keeping People Safe: The Human Dynamics of Injury Prevention and co-editor of Keys to Behavior-Based Safety. He has published more than 150 book chapters, government reports, white papers, blogs, and articles in leading journals. Josh has also delivered hundreds of presentations at leading national conferences and is a highly regarded public speaker. He received the Cambridge Center National First Prize for his research on behavioral safety feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wind down the year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our special guests who've enriched our show with their expertise and insights. This year, we welcomed many inspiring voices from around the world, including renowned academics, safety motivational speakers, and top industry leaders. Dive in with your host, Eric Michrowski, as he highlights our podcast's most impactful insights and top themes of 2023. To our listeners, thank you for joining us on this journey. Your engagement and support have been instrumental in making this year's series so meaningful. Don't miss this time of reflection! About Your Host: Eric Michrowski is a globally recognized thought leader and guru in Operations and Safety Culture Transformations. A highly sought-after Executive speaker on the global stage, he has led executive training programs, coached the C-Suite, and connected with thousands of Fortune 500 senior leaders. His approach is anchored in evidence-based research and practical applications in Human Performance, Process Excellence, and Organizational Change. He brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in Operations Management, Culture & Business Transformations, and Safety, having worked across a broad range of industries. For more information: https://www.ericmichrowski.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the holiday season reminds us of what truly matters, we are honored to feature Helen Fitzroy on The Safety Guru as she shares her moving message that will carry us through the holidays and beyond. Her husband, Steve, experienced a workplace fatality in an underground mining incident in 1991. Her story isn't just one of personal tragedy but a call to action for all of us. Tune in as Helen advocates for a safer tomorrow with her unwavering commitment to safety, dedicated to ensuring that no other family has to endure what she went through. About the Guest: Helen Fitzroy's passion for workplace safety commenced following the death of her husband, Steve, in an underground mining accident in Norseman, WA, in 1991. One of Helen's coping strategies was writing. She wrote to her husband, Steve, but also to herself and her children leading to the publishing of her first book some years later, "Just a Number." Since writing "Just a Number," Helen has been traveling extensively across Australia as well as overseas campaigning for improved safety and better support for bereaved families. Helen's commitment and passion culminated in the establishment of Miners' Promise, a not-for-profit organization established to provide emotional and practical support to members and their families following a crisis event. For more information: www.helenfitzroy.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embark on an exciting journey with the renowned Safety Mythologist and Historian Carsten Busch, also known as the "Indiana Jones of Safety." Join us as Carsten shares captivating stories with lessons from the history of safety that shape tomorrow's strategies. Tune in now and be part of the adventure! About the Guest: Carsten Busch has over 30 years of experience in Safety and Quality Management at various levels in organizations ranging from railway to oil & gas to police in The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Norway. He is professionally active on various forums, a regular speaker at conferences, owner of mindtherisk.com, a tutor at the Lund University Human Factors and System Safety program, and author of several professional books. His main research interests include the history of knowledge development and discourse in safety, which has led to Ph.D. work through Open Universiteit. For more information: https://mindtherisk.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for takeoff on The Safety Guru podcast! In this episode, we're soaring to new heights alongside an experienced professional pilot, the stunt pilot from Top Gun: Maverick, Scott "Intake" Kartvedt. He shares the foundations of a robust safety culture, highlighting key strategies incorporated by the Blue Angels and the Navy. Gear up to elevate your organization to a top-tier safety culture. Don't miss this flight! About the Guest: Scott Kartvedt is currently a professional pilot and is on the Board of Directors for the Blue Angel Foundation. He is an instructor and evaluator for United Airlines in Denver, Colorado, the number 5 pilot for the Patriot Jet Team, the only civilian jet demonstration team in North America, and was a stunt pilot in TOPGUN Maverick. He is also the Founding Partner of High-Performance Climb, a privately held consulting company. Scott shares his executive leadership, risk management, and safety mitigation experience acquired during extensive combat operations through Inspirational Keynotes and workshops with clients worldwide. For more information: https://scottkartvedt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't want to miss our latest episode of 'Cracking the Code: The Human Factors Behind Organizational Failures' on The Safety Guru. Join us as Martin Anderson, a renowned expert on human factors and performance, shares his valuable insights and examples about the human factors behind organizational failures. Learn how to effectively and constructively embed lessons learned in your organization. About the Guest: Martin Anderson has 30 years of experience in addressing human performance issues in complex organizations. Before joining an oil and gas company in Australia as Manager of Human Factors, he played a key role in developing human factors within the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE), leading interventions on over 150 of the UK's most complex major hazard facilities, both onshore and offshore. He has particular interests in organizational failures, safety leadership, and investigations. Martin has contributed to the strategic direction of international associations and co-authored international guidance on a range of human factors topics. For more information: www.humanfactors101.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Psychological safety effectively is trust." In honor of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to listen to the latest episode of The Safety Guru featuring Petra Velzeboer, renowned mental health expert and TEDx speaker. You won't want to miss this episode as Petra shares her expertise and advice on creating mindful connections through effective leadership, the importance of vulnerability, and beneficial strategies to approach mental health with a preventive mindset in the workplace. Tune in! About the Guest: Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, TEDx speaker, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Her captivating story of being raised in a cult, paired with her down-to-earth nature and unique perspective on the world of work helps her to relate to audiences on a level that few therapists can. Petra's unique approach to the future of work sets human capital at the forefront of innovation for any company. For more information: https://www.petravelzeboer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into another captivating conversation with us as Gareth Lock returns to The Safety Guru! Tune in as Gareth dives deep into navigating organizational learning through storytelling and discusses creating an environment of shared trust to encourage vulnerable and productive structured debriefs. Gareth's profound insights and compelling examples will unveil the hidden layers of organizational growth. Ensure you don't miss this insightful episode! About the Guest: Gareth Lock is the founder of The Human Diver, an organization set up to deliver education and research into the role and benefit of applying human factors, non-technical skills, psychological safety, and ‘just culture' in sports, military, and scientific diving. He has published the book ‘Under Pressure' and produced the documentary ‘If Only…,' both focused on improving diving safety and performance by looking at incidents through the lens of human factors. While primarily focused on diving, he also works in other high-risk, high-uncertainty domains such as healthcare, oil & gas, maritime, and software. He is currently undertaking an MSc in HF and System Safety at Lund University where he is looking at the power (and limitations) of storytelling to improve learning. For more information: https://www.thehumandiver.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Safety is such an important gauge of how an organization is performing." You don't want to miss our latest episode of The Safety Guru featuring Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, Australia's most prominent leadership expert and author of Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Tune in to hear Kirstin share her expertise about head-based and heart-based leadership attributes and the art of knowing which one is needed and when. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of Kirstin's unparalleled and distinguished strategies for safety leadership and governance. About the Guest: Dr. Kirstin Ferguson is Australia's most prominent leadership expert and a highly experienced business leader in her own right. Beginning her career as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Kirstin has held roles that have included CEO of an international consulting firm and was appointed acting chair and deputy chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation by the Australian Prime Minister. Kirstin writes a highly popular weekly column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She holds a PhD in leadership and is an Adjunct Professor at QUT Business School. Kirstin was included on Thinkers50 Radar List in 2021 and shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award in Leadership. For more information: www.kirstinferguson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When you center the Safety Management System on the worker and the worker's perspective, it allows them to have more of a say in the objectives, the goals, the initiatives, and the things that you're going to go do. It also really started equipping them and engaging them in the solutions." We're excited to have Jim Francis, Vice President of SMS Consulting at ENTRUST Solutions Group, join the podcast this week to share his expertise about implementing Safety Management Systems that lead to noticeable and positive change. Tune in as Jim uncovers how to connect your Safety Management System with your safety culture in a way that is relevant to the way your organization functions to reduce risk and produce the most meaningful and beneficial outcomes. About the Guest: Jim Francis is the Vice President of SMS Consulting at ENTRUST Solutions Group. In his role, Jim supports ENTRUST's clients and the implementation of their safety management systems and other pipeline safety programs. Prior to joining ENTRUST, Jim spent 30 years serving utility customers in various engineering and operations roles at Vectren and CenterPoint Energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you or your team members engage in a computer-intensive role in the workplace? If so, we're confident that you'll greatly benefit from the expertise of Dr. Liz Kirk, founder of Beyond Ergo and one of Australia's leading researchers and trainers in ergonomic and self-care competencies. In the newest episode of The Safety Guru, Liz expresses why self-care is a safety issue by sharing the negative effects taking place as a result of our increasingly sedentary and screen-intensive work style, including a higher risk of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Tune in as Liz shares her research into personal protective behaviors, such as postural mindfulness and developing habits of releasing muscle tension, to decrease musculoskeletal aches and pains at work. About the Guest: Dr. Liz Kirk (PhD) won the Deans Award at the University of Queensland for her 2013 PhD research focused on defining and reducing levels of musculoskeletal pain and MSD among knowledge workers in the Australian Contact Centre industry. While the original research focused on using clients' anthropometry to refine ergonomic recommendations to match stature, the Beyond Ergo talks and workshops now go beyond ergonomics to build a broad range of Personal Protective Behaviours (PPBs). These are the new WHS and wellness self-care competencies knowledge workers need to take greater personal responsibility for their health and safety in computer-intensive work environments, no matter where they work. For more information: https://beyondergo.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Anton Guinea, a seasoned expert in leadership under pressure. With his formative and compelling experiences, Anton has dedicated himself to helping leaders become the best versions of themselves for their teams. Listen in as Anton shares valuable insights on maintaining emotional control and keeping calm under intense workplace pressure. Tune in to learn about Anton's practical approaches to cultivating a blame-free environment, encouraging psychological and physical safety, and creating conscious control to lead effectively under pressure. About the Guest: Anton Guinea is an expert in the field of leadership under pressure, a best-selling author, and a motivational speaker. Anton nearly lost his life in a workplace accident and has turned that experience into something that others can learn from. He suffered through teams that had poor leadership and high conflict, which pushed him to studying a Bachelor of Business in HR and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is doing masters level research into the psychology of leadership, teams, and leading under pressure. Anton partners with leaders and businesses who are under pressure to help them create conscious control so that they can create psychologically safe and high-performing teams. For more information: https://theguineagroup.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It's the buy-in. All the safety systems are there, but they are worth nothing without the buy-in." Theo Venter, the only known survivor of a 22,000-volt electric shock, joins the podcast this week to share his powerful story and eye-opening message highlighting the inevitable dangers of shortcuts in the workplace. Tune in as Theo describes the psychological aspects that contribute to serious injuries and fatalities and unpacks actionable strategies for mitigating risk and powering up personal accountability and safety ownership in the workplace. About the Guest: Theo Venter is the only known survivor of a 22,000-volt electrical shock through the heart and shares his amazing story with audiences across the globe. When he removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn't have imagined. That although taking risks is normal and inherent in every human being, you could potentially be the next fatality at your workplace. That's why it's important to talk about it and bring it out in the open. By allowing Theo to share his story, people are impacted in a way that they are reminded of what can go horribly wrong when they take a shortcut. For more information: https://www.theoventer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to have Tom Corfield join the podcast this week to share his inspiring and heartfelt story of lessons he's learned in overcoming adversity and prioritizing safety. At the age of 17, Tom was working as an apprentice in construction when he was involved in a workplace incident that left him blind. In this deeply moving episode, he shares the impact the incident had on his loved ones and his mental health. Tom's message is sure to motivate you to build a safety foundation based on effectively navigating production pressure, leading with vulnerability, and prioritizing safety for frontline workers who are new within an organization. Tune in! About the Guest: Tom Corfield suffered a workplace accident 15 years ago where he lost sight in his left eye. He was just 17 when cement splashed back in his face, covering his eyes leaving him blind. Tom raises the key message that such a small incident had a huge impact on himself, his family, and his colleagues. It strengthens the message that managing health and safety, no matter how trivial it may seem, is so important. For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-corfield-803039180 or tomcorfield60@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Curreri, retired Air Force F16 pilot and American Airlines Airbus 320 Captain as well as founder and developer of Project Wingman, makes a special appearance on The Safety Guru this week! With his keen insight and extensive research, Charlie has discovered the great need for peer-to-peer hotlines in the aviation industry and has taken action by creating and continuing to develop Project Wingman into a safe place for pilots to seek necessary help. Don't miss this insightful journey with Charlie as he navigates us through an aviation case study emphasizing the importance of creating a just culture and the profound impact that supportive peer assistance programs continue to have on the aviation industry. Tune in and prepare for take-off! About the Guest: CA Charlie Curreri is a retired American Airlines Airbus 320 Captain and a retired Air Force, combat decorated F16 pilot. He was founder and developer of Project Wingman, a pilot peer support program at American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association in 2011. He is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Texas, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). In addition, he is Director of the Center for Aviation Mental Health (CAMH) and Chairman of the International Pilot Peer Assist Coalition (IPPAC). For more information: https://c4amh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steven Kirby joins The Safety Guru to share his inspiring journey of resilience, hope, and purpose. Steven was involved in a workplace incident in 2011 that deeply affected him both physically and mentally. In our conversation, Steven shares his extraordinary story and reveals how he has transformed his personal life-changing events into a lifelong mission to inspire others. His message will undoubtedly prompt you to reflect on how to motivate individuals and organizations toward safer practices. Tune in to hear Steven's powerful story about safety bonuses leading to life-changing events. About the Guest: Steven Kirby is a former demolition/construction contractor with over twenty years of site experience. In 2011, he was involved in an accident at work which caused him to suffer both physically and mentally. In 2019, he set up SKLifeCoachUK Ltd. He now uses the tools, techniques, and knowledge that got him through his darkest times to coach individuals who are struggling. He also shares his story with companies to improve safety culture and mental health awareness. For more information: https://www.sklifecoachuk.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Howe, motivational speaker and Safety Director at Emil Anderson Group, joins The Safety Guru this week to share his powerful story with us. He suffered a serious injury at work in 2006 when an excavator bucket struck him through his abdomen. Steve shares insights surrounding motivations behind shortcuts, the crucial influence that supervisors possess in truly promoting a safe culture, and practical ways for safety leaders to make safety simple. Drawing from his personal journey and rich experiences, Steve makes safety concepts relatable and easy to understand through emphasizing that safety should remain everyone's responsibility. Tune in to learn, be inspired, and make safety simple with Steve Howe. About the Guest: With over 18 years in the construction industry, Steve Howe understands the daily hazards faced by workers and why safety is often viewed as an impedance. In the spring of 2006, while working as a young tree faller on the Sea to Sky Highway project in British Columbia, Steve suffered an unimaginable injury. Despite the feeling that something wasn't right that morning, Steve pushed forward – as many would – to get the job done. Unfortunately for Steve, this decision - to ignore his gut - resulted in being struck by an excavator bucket through his abdomen and being dragged for several feet. It was the beginning of a drastically altered life. Living through 83 surgeries, 90 Days in a Coma and over 500 days in a hospital allowed Steve the opportunity to reflect on his accident and he developed a passion to share his story with others. His message of survival, emphasizing the importance of working safety not just for yourself but others around you, has been heard all around the world. For more information: https://keynotespeakerscanada.ca/speaker/steve-howe/ and https://safetystevehowe.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're very excited to feature Anna Feringa, expert in leadership and Mental Health and best practices in workplace Mental Health, on the podcast this week. "No one can be 100% safe in any workplace if they're not healthy both mind and body." When an individual is not well in their mind, they're more inclined to make poor decisions resulting in more physical injuries and human error in the workplace. Tune in as Anna emphasizes the crucial link between mental health, psychosocial risks, and workplace safety. Discover insightful strategies for mitigating these risks within your organization to reduce injury and cultivate a positive workplace culture. About the Guest: Anna Feringa is an award-winning International Speaker, Author, Trainer and Workplace Mental Health Consultant. She is a leading expert in topics including Psychosocial Health & Safety, Leadership Capability, Injury Management and best practice workplace Mental Health. As a respected member of global HSE, Anna was recently recognized as a Global Top 10 Health and Safety Influencer, 2020 and voted LinkedIn Top Voice for Workplace Mental Health in 2022. With over 18-years' consulting experience, Anna supports employers by helping them see that embracing Mental Health in the workplace can help prevent injury and drive a great culture. She helps Australian businesses transition from fearful and confused to confident and responsive when faced with Mental Health challenges in the workplace. For more information: www.annaferinga.com.au or https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaferinga/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices