The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

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The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

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120 episodes

2 months ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Safety Management Systems: Streamlining Processes for Continuous Improvement

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 ...

1 year ago

13 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Unlocking Accountability: How Data Drives a Safer Workplace

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 accounta...

1 year ago

14 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How Safety Managers Fall Into The Artificial Authority Trap

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/118 Links Mentioned: Safety M...

1 year ago

12 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How Workplace Safety and Accountability Shape a Positive Culture

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/117 L...

1 year ago

20 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Safety Manager Career Planning: Your Path to Success

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/116 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/smaDo The Safe...

1 year ago

24 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Bulletproof Your Safety Management Career: Essential Strategies for Success

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'r...

1 year ago

23 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Safety Management: A Unicorn Profession for Job Security

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...

1 year ago

19 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

6-Step Process to Changing Behaviors in Safety

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/113 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma5 Surprising Ways to Make E...

1 year ago

21 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How Speaking at a Safety Conference Can Advance Your Career

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/112 Links Mentioned: Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma Apply Here To Be a Presenter at the Rockstar Virtual Summit - https://thesafety...

1 year ago

15 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Why Your Safety Policies Aren't Being Followed, Even When They're Required

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...

1 year ago

20 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

3 Key Concepts in the Psychology of Safety

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 ...

1 year ago

30 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Management Support for Safety: How You Ask Makes All The Difference

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://thes...

1 year ago

19 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Simple Steps To Calculating The Return on Investment of Safety

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 li...

1 year ago

20 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How Safety Positively Impacts The Entire Company

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...

1 year ago

28 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Effective Safety Programs Are About More Than Accident Reduction

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.c...

1 year ago

16 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How Investing In Safety Gives Companies A Positive Return On Investment

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 ...

1 year ago

15 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How The Value Of A Safety Program Increased Company Revenue

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://thesafety...

1 year ago

20 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Conducting A Safety Kaizen To Build Engagement In Your Safety Program

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...

2 years ago

20 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How To Use Your Break Room To Engage Employees In Safety

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...

2 years ago

16 minutes

The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

Small Steps Count When Increasing Employee Engagement in Safety

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 A...

2 years ago

18 minutes