DiscoverThe Safety GuruEpisode 130 - Beyond the Obvious: How Weak Signals Drive Safety Outcomes with Trish Kerin
Episode 130 - Beyond the Obvious: How Weak Signals Drive Safety Outcomes with Trish Kerin

Episode 130 - Beyond the Obvious: How Weak Signals Drive Safety Outcomes with Trish Kerin

Update: 2025-05-15
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Join us for a compelling conversation with Trish Kerin, an award-winning international expert in process safety leadership, as she explores the concept of weak signals—those subtle early warnings that often go unnoticed until it’s too late. In this insightful episode, Trish introduces The Platypus Philosophy®, a powerful and memorable metaphor that provides a framework for identifying and managing weak signals in the workplace. She shares a practical action plan built around engaging acronyms and explains how to train our brains to see beyond the obvious to foster safer work environments. Trish also highlights the essential role of curiosity in leadership and teams, empowering organizations to spot these weak signals and take timely, proactive steps to mitigate risk. Tune in to discover how recognizing and acting on weak signals can lead to stronger safety outcomes and improved performance. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode!




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Trish Kerin is an award-winning international expert and keynote speaker on process safety leadership. A master storyteller and self-professed safety geek, she works with organisations globally to share and learn in process safety, leveraging her engineering, operational, and executive experience. She is a Chartered Engineer, registered Professional Process Safety Engineer, Fellow of IChemE and Engineers Australia, and a Senior Member of AIChE. Trish holds a Diploma in OHS, a Master of Leadership, and is a Graduate of the AICD.


For more information: www.leadlikekerin.com

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Episode 130 - Beyond the Obvious: How Weak Signals Drive Safety Outcomes with Trish Kerin

Episode 130 - Beyond the Obvious: How Weak Signals Drive Safety Outcomes with Trish Kerin

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