Explore every episode of the podcast SafeTalk with SafeStart
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| S15Ep9: Shifting Workers Memorial Day From Awareness to Impact | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:31:11 | |
Workers' Memorial Day focuses on workers who lost their lives on the job. A lot of organizations use this day to raise awareness about safety issues, but that doesn't always reach the workers. Impacting workers can do a whole lot more. Join Tim and Abby as they break it all down. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Abby Ferri | |||
| S15Ep8: The SafeLead Client Portal | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:25:13 | |
You can spend months rolling out safety leadership training and still watch the impact fade if leaders do not have easy tools to reinforce it. That is why we put the spotlight on a resource many clients overlook: the SafeLead Client Portal. Tim Page-Bottorff sits down with SafeStart consultant Jeremy Hyde for a practical walkthrough of what is inside, how to get access, and how to use it to make SafeLead stick in the real world. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jeremy Hyde https://safestart.com/file/idclip/ | |||
| S14Ep15: Building A Just Culture | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:48:35 | |
What if “human error” is the starting point—not the end—of a safer, smarter workplace? David Bianco sat down with us and discussed what a fair and just culture truly looks like under pressure, why trust always surpasses fear, and how small signals from leaders can influence how work is approached. Host: Danny Smith Guest: David Bianco https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1032442/episodes/9825473-s6ep7-psychological-safety | |||
| S9Ep7 What Every Leader Needs to Know | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:15:54 | |
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. | |||
| S9Ep6 Consultant Spotlight: The Hosts | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:24:40 | |
We've recently wrapped up our Consultant's Spotlight series, but we didn't forget our podcast hosts. Listen while each of them shines the spotlight on the other. Hear how their introductions to SafeStart were the first steps on their journey to becoming podcast hosts. | |||
| S9Ep5 Consultant Spotlight: Jack Jackson | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:08:26 | |
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. | |||
| S9Ep4 Consultant Spotlight: Jeremy Hyde | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:12:09 | |
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. | |||
| S9Ep3 Winter Preps!! | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:17:35 | |
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://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
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| S9Ep2 Daylight Savings and Fatigued Driving | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:07:19 | |
This week marks the 15th anniversary of the Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign. It is held each year the week following the end of Daylight Saving Time. While we gained an hour on the clock this past weekend, many people use that hour to do anything but sleep thus creating more fatigued drivers behind the wheel. The NSC estimates that you are three times more likely to be in a car crash if you are fatigued. Learn more about how to reduce the number of drivers who drive while sleep-deprived. Tim Page-Bottorff | |||
| S9Ep1 SafeStart goes Deer Hunting | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:28:56 | |
The leaves are changing, a sure sign that millions of hunters are heading to the woods to partake in an activity as old as mankind. Regardless if you are new to the sport or a grizzled old veteran SafeStart is the perfect hunting buddy!
Host: Danny Smith Guest: Kevin Nix
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| S8Ep16 Consultant Spotlight: Kevin Nix | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:23:34 | |
It's our pleasure to introduce you to the newest member of our consulting family—his journey to us was three decades in the making. Hear how 24/7 safety, humility and fun are his core principles for establishing a healthy safety culture and the importance of making an emotional connection with your team! | |||
| S8Ep15 Consultant Spotlight: Leigh Ann Stewart | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:14:53 | |
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! | |||
| S8Ep14 Intervention Communication | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:26:53 | |
A byproduct of SafeStart is it gives folks a common human performance language. It's no surprise that once everyone speaks the same language they start intervening on others' behalf. Even when they are joking around, it's a great signal that you're building a strong positive culture. | |||
| S14Ep14: Driven to Distraction | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:27:37 | |
Host: Danny Smith Guest: Robyn Robertson | |||
| S8Ep13 Anatomy of an GREAT Implementation | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:13:35 | |
You have a lot invested in SafeStart, most notably your employee's time. How can you ensure you meet expected KPIs and even exceed them? Over 20 years, SafeStart has identified gaps to success and out of that the Client Success Model was born. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff | |||
| S8Ep12 The Complete Value of a Near Miss | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:11:45 | |
A near miss is only a free learning opportunity if you take it. The goal of reporting a near miss is to proactively identify why the potential for injury was present with the purpose of making improvements. Danny outlines the benefits of incorporating SafeStart to achieve a positive reporting system. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S8Ep11 16-7 Safety | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:50:08 | |
With our SafeStart Human Factors Conference fast approaching, we wanted to share a thought-provoking session from the 2019 Human Factors Conference to give you a taste of what you will experience there. Rodd Wagner's session 16/7 dissects 24/7 safety and eliminates 8 hours of sleep from the equation, analyzing the remaining 16 hours that most people are awake to help attendees become more vigilant as they go through their daily routines. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Rodd Wagner | |||
| S8Ep9 Back to the Future, The Human Factors Conference | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:30:30 | |
Looking ahead to our Human Factors Conference in November by interviewing two 2019 conference attendees. What did they find of value? Hint they're both returning this year! | |||
| S8Ep10 Meet Our HFC Keynote Speaker | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:40:39 | |
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. | |||
| S8Ep8 Happiness the Secret to Organizational Performance? | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:31:36 | |
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.
https://web.cvent.com/event/12acb994-7079-4e07-9f41-f73c8a4780c4/websitePage:d5a76c3e-5f34-466c-8b3f-8b5690009fad | |||
| S8Ep7 We've Upped Our Supervisory Skills, Up Yours! | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:38:34 | |
In this podcast, Deric Ostrum talks about how supervisors are the front line to culture change and how identifying hazards, coupled with great communication can help organizational reliability increase two-fold. Deric also discusses how the SafeLead is implemented and outlines the modules to the consultative process. | |||
| S8Ep6 SafeFactor | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:44:40 | |
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. | |||
| S8Ep5 Protecting the Older Worker | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:19:53 | |
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
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| S8Ep4 You're Replaceable at Work, Not at Home | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:06:39 | |
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. | |||
| S14Ep13: Integrating SafeStart with BBS: A Fresh Approach | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:42:11 | |
The integration of human factors principles into traditional behavioral observation processes transforms safety from a checkbox exercise into meaningful conversations that actually reduce risk. In this deep-dive discussion, consultant Shayne Arnaud draws on decades of experience to reveal why many BBS programs fail to deliver lasting results.
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| S8Ep3 Consultant Spotlight Warren Picken | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:27:44 | |
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.
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| S8Ep2 Just Culture with David Bianco | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:49:02 | |
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. | |||
| S8Ep1 Sleep Hygiene | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:18:00 | |
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.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/09/fatigue-cost-calculator-shows-hidden-costs-of-sleepy-workforce/ | |||
| S7Ep16 Consultant Spotlight: Chris LaSalle | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:14:02 | |
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. | |||
| S7Ep15 New Hires, Contractors and Orientation | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:10:43 | |
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.
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| S7Ep14 Consultant Spotlight Mike Shaw | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:33:53 | |
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. | |||
| S7Ep13 Operation Safe Driver Week | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:08:43 | |
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.
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| S7Ep12 Consultant Spotlight: Chris Ross | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:15:19 | |
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. | |||
| S7Ep11 Creating an Internal Buzz for Safestart | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:21:07 | |
In order to get buy-in within your facility, you first need to sell safety. Mark MacLellan joins Danny to discuss the ways to maximize your SafeStart ROI. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S7Ep10 Summer Driving Safety | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:08:23 | |
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. | |||
| S14Ep12: What's Really Wrong With BBS | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:19:55 | |
Safety expert Joe Tantarelli joins Tim Page-Bottorff once again to conduct a "postmortem" on failed behavior-based safety (BBS) programs, examining the root causes with surgical precision. So, what's really wrong with BBS? Short answer: nothing. Tune in to find out what the problem is.
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| S7Ep9 Consultant Spotlight: Keith Ausborne | 30 May 2022 | 00:10:59 | |
This week Keith Ausborne steps into the glow of our Consultant's Spotlight. Hear why and how he goes about casting a wide net when it comes to Sharing SafeStart. | |||
| S7Ep8 Boating Safety | 23 May 2022 | 00:37:34 | |
Summer is just around the corner, meaning millions will take to the water to beat the heat. Danny along with fellow boat enthusiast Keith Carpenter take their SafeStart skills on the water. | |||
| S7Ep7 The Ultimate Summer Grilling Do's and Don'ts | 16 May 2022 | 00:14:53 | |
Did you know that outdoor grilling causes an average of 10,000 home fires per year? In this episode, Tim provides a safety checklist and summer food prep safety tips as you prepare to fire up your grill for the season.
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| S7Ep6 How to Avoid Looming Landscaping Injuries | 09 May 2022 | 00:30:10 | |
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints from the Weekend Warriors who are gardening and doing yard work. But you shouldn't accept that as par for the course when you tend to the landscape of your property. Danny is joined by ergonomic specialist Doctor Robert Cannon to discuss how to prevent injuries associated with yard work.
https://safestart.com/consultants/dr-robert-cannon/ https://safestart.com/articles/5-ways-to-beat-back-pain/ https://safestart.com/guides/back-injuries/ https://safestart.com/news/why-lifting-technique-matters/
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| S7Ep5 Getting Executive Buy-In | 02 May 2022 | 00:26:33 | |
Seasoned safety professional (and SafeStart legend) Gary Higbee joins Tim to discuss the perception that the safety field lacks executive or senior management support. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Out-Rethinking-Traditional-Management-ebook/dp/B00KPVCJ12/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TU744QI5K33M&keywords=inside+out+rethinking+safety&qid=1645482296&sprefix=inside+out+rethinking+safety%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 https://safestart.com/whats-missing-in-safety-leadership/ Michael Abrashoff Reveals What's Missing in Safety Leadership https://safestart.com/safety-climate/ Safety Climate Success Factors https://safestart.com/articles/avoid-the-blame-game-with-safety-issues/ Chris Ross, Avoid the Blame Game with Safety Issues https://safestart.com/news/why-open-lines-of-communication-create-safer-work-environments/ Jori Hamilton, The Correlation Between Workplace Morale, Productivity and Safety. | |||
| S7Ep4 Nurturing SafeStart Champions | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:16:35 | |
Safety champions are the people who care about safety, influence those around them, and are often the living embodiment of what workers should do. In this episode, Danny gives us some pointers on how to identify and nurture these champions to maximize your SafeStart implementation. And points out that these folks could be among the people that most overlook when forming their team. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S7Ep3 Why Heat Stroke Should Be a Hot Topic | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
Summer is right around the corner which means the weather will continue getting warmer in the days to come. Heatstroke can be deadly and it happens when your body temperature rises rapidly. Knowing the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses is the first step to preventing them. Let Tim enlighten you on how to stay cool in the hazardous energy that comes along with warming temperatures.
https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/3431_wksiteposter_en.pdf | |||
| S7Ep2 Taking SafeStart Outdoors | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:17:33 | |
Spring has sprung, which means the weekend warriors will soon begin their landscaping crusade. An alarming number of injuries and fatalities happen every year while performing these tasks. In order to reduce the risk of injuries while doing yard work, you first need to have a SafeStart mindset. Danny provides specific examples of how to use 24/7 safety skills, especially as they apply to yard work. | |||
| S7Ep1 Celebration Quilt (Celebrating Lives Saved and Injuries Prevented) | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:16:38 | |
Safety is a profession where success is measured by the things that didn't happen. SafeStart CEO Barb Tait talks to Danny about the celebration of life quilt SafeStart uses to commemorate lives impacted by SafeStart in honor of Workers' Memorial Day (April 28). https://safestart.box.com/s/d5y38sllwll4xitlqlx7lnk2gb3rzsvb | |||
| S6Ep16 Spring Storms | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:17:15 | |
Spring storms are popping up which is the perfect season to review storm preparations as well as what to do during and after storms. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood https://www.weather.gov/media/safety/Lightning-Brochure18.pdf | |||
| S14Ep11: Safety DNA | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
What separates the world's safest organizations from the rest? In this riveting conversation with our closing keynote speaker for the 2025 SafeStart Forum, Larry Pearlman, we'll take a deep dive into the practices that truly elite companies employ to achieve exceptional safety performance.
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| S6Ep15 Are We Setting up Our People to Fail? | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:10:07 | |
You've heard "Our employees are our greatest assets". But sometimes we unknowingly create obstacles for them by only focusing on the organization. Tim discusses how to keep the focus on the humans in human factors and what we can do to protect not only the organization but our greatest assets. | |||
| S6Ep14 Consultant Spotlight Michael Blandford | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:20:05 | |
This week our Consultant's Spotlight shines on Michael Blanford. Hear how his career as State Trooper was the launching point to his SafeStart career as a consultant. | |||
| S6Ep13 Got Housekeeping? | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:14:13 | |
Good housekeeping is a basic part of injury and fire prevention. Tim outlines general housekeeping rules and explores what housekeeping says about your organization. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://safestart.com/news/5-ways-to-optimize-workplace-housekeeping-procedures/ | |||