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The SafeTalk with SafeStart podcast was created for clients to provide guidance on implementing our suite of solutions. This podcast details how to overcome challenges with implementation and how to integrate with current safety management systems by sharing stories, best practices and insights from our clients, consultants and staff.
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Send us a text With 16,000 employees, at ten sites across the globe, building a Human Factors culture is a tall order. While world-class in their approach, something was still missing. Leadership, both executive and union combined with the 24/7 aspect of SafeStart propelled them to new heights. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Chris Anderson
Send us a text A healthy preoccupation with failure could be defined as resilience. High-reliability organizations have it because they know it is essential to perform well in all KPIs. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Pete Batrowny
Send us a text It's hard to remember that our SafeStart Senior Consultants were ever clients. In our consultant’s spotlight, Jack Jackson will discuss how he used SafeStart to establish a safety culture when he was a client and says SafeStart can even help marriages. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jack Jackson
Send us a text Jeremy Hyde is SafeStart's newest consultant. The past 24 years of safety experience have paved the way to his dream job. He discovers along the way that rules don't keep people safe, choices do. Hear how a union leader played a critical role in his success. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jeremy Hyde
Send us a text Old man winter is just around the corner—now is the time to prepare to avoid the frustrations that he can bring. You can prevent the loss of balance, traction, and grip this winter and Tim has tips to keep you safe and cozy in the long months ahead. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://youtu.be/M3zFCUUVEZk https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html https://www.usfa.fema.gov/pre...
Send us a text We're growing here at SafeStart, and that means so is our consulting team. Among them is 2022's Top Women in Safety. Find out why such a top-notched safety professional was attracted to SafeStart and why she is a perfect fit for our team! Host: Danny Smith Guest: Leigh-Ann Stewart
Send us a text John O'Leary is an internationally known motivational speaker and executive coach. Danny and Tim sit down to hear his remarkable story of the triumph of a little boy who, with the help of a famous friend, not only beat the odds to stay alive but thrived. Everyone needs to hear this inspirational story! Hosts: Danny Smith/Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: John O'Leary
Send us a text Safety is one of the most reliable outcomes of employee engagement, which is really worker happiness in disguise. New York Times bestselling author and SafeStart Executive Advisor Rodd Wagner explains it all in this special episode by sharing his report entitled Why Happiness is the Secret Ingredient of Worker Safety. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Rodd Wagner https://safestart.com/articles/why-happiness-is-the-secret-ingredient-of-worker-safety/ https://web.cvent.com/event/...
Send us a text SafeFactor is a way to look at human factors through safety, production, and quality. But happiness?! Danny is joined by New York Times best-selling author Rodd Wagner for a fresh perspective on human error to ensure reliable outcomes. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Rodd Wagner
Send us a text Older workers bring years of knowledge and experience to the workforce. But somehow older workers are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall. Danny uncovers how to mitigate risks among all workers—especially the older ones. Host: Danny Smith Contributing guest: Doctor Robert Canon https://safestart.com/articles/complacency-the-silent-killer/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/3864914
Send us a text Off-the-job injuries overshadow workplace harm 10:1. That's because you're comfortable in your home and you're not on as high alert as when you're in the workplace. Tim outlines how to be safer at home because safety shouldn't stop when you leave work. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/8198426
Send us a text After an injury derailed his NHL dreams, Warren Picken chose to devote his life to safety and our Consultant Spotlight will reveal how SafeStart factored in. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Warren Picken
Send us a text Danny sits down with Epiroc's Global SafeStart guru David Bianco to discuss how vital a Just Culture is to organizational success and how SafeStart is a perfect tool for the job. Host: Danny Smith Guest: David Bianco https://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/9825473-psychological-safety?t=0
Send us a text Fatigue causes you to do more than just yawn—it causes mental and physical impairments that can get you hurt or cost time and money. But what about your long-term health? Tim has a plan for re-energizing fatigue risk management without counting sheep. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/sleep-hygiene-tips/ https://www.nsc.org/forms/real-costs-of-fatigue-calculator https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/09/fatigue-cost-calculator-s...
Send us a text This week our Consultant's Spotlight shines on retired Marine Corps Captian Chris LaSalle. Hear how his USMC training and SafeStart training helped him overcome his fear of public speaking. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Chris LaSalle
Send us a text You've got new hires or contractors you need to get to work ASAP—but not all safety training can be done on the first day. Information overload can supersede your training so piling SafeStart upon compliance and operational training may not be as straightforward as you think. Tim sits down with Senior Account Executive Amy Hutchinson to discuss the challenges as well as a possible refresher course! Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Amy Hutchinson https://safetalk.b...
Send us a text SafeStart consultant and author Mike Shaw shares his incredible story under the glow of our Consultant's Spotlight series. Mike's interest in safety peaked after his unbelievable recovery from a traumatic skiing accident in which he became paralyzed from the neck down. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Mike Shaw
Send us a text Operation Safe Driver Week will be observed July 10–16, 2022. Officers throughout North America will be on the lookout for commercial and passenger vehicle operators engaging in risky driving behaviors. Tim provides some tips on how to be ready not only for safe driver week but every time you get behind the wheel. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff
Send us a text Meet Chris Ross in this week's Consultant Spotlight. While Chris calls Alaska home, he travels the world sharing his 35 years of experience in leadership, coaching and managing projects, including the Exxon Valdez cleanup. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Chris Ross
Send us a text Despite record-setting fuel prices millions of drivers will take to the road this summer. Summer trips are fraught with dangers. Tim takes SafeStart on the road to protect you and your family. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff
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