Explore every episode of the podcast SafeTalk with SafeStart
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| S13Ep 10: Story Series: Combating Complacency with Safe Habits | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:06:11 | |
Have you ever consciously prevented an injury from happening? Our Story Series continues as Renée recounts a day that she was working on her habits and her common near miss in the office did not become a serious injury as a result of her new habit. | |||
| S13Ep9: Story Series: Confronting Complacency Behind the Wheel | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:07:20 | |
Have you ever found yourself on autopilot during your daily routine? Accept our invitation to recognize and combat complacency, which could have far-reaching consequences in our lives. | |||
| S13Ep1 Story Series: Back to School Chaos | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:09:39 | |
The Story Series continues with SafeStart Client Success Manager Amy Hutchinson talking about a back-to-school moment with her college-bound son. Have you ever encountered a situation when everything seems to go wrong, and you're pushed to the edge? If so, you'll love this episode. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| S12Ep16: SWA Does Your Company Have the Right Stuff? | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:21:30 | |
Does your company have the essential elements of an effective Stop Work Authority (SWA)? Learn valuable insights on building a supportive safety culture where every team member feels confident exercising their SWA rights and responsibilities.
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| 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/ | |||
| S6Ep12 Ladder Safety Month | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:28:33 | |
In honor of National Ladder Safety Month, Danny sits down with SafeStart Consultant and Engineer Gary Higbee to go over everything from ladder selection, inspection, setup, and use. Gary tells a story about the power of human factors and even though he's a seasoned safety professional, how they nearly cost him his life! https://safety.nmsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2022/01/Ladder-Safety-Checklist.pdf https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3660.pdf https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3662.pdf
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| S6Ep11 Consultant Spotlight: Deric Ostrum | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:22:29 | |
This week, Deric Ostrum regales Danny with a detailed account of his journey from The United States Marine Corps to SafeStart client into his current role as a SafeStart Consultant. He'll reveal his first-hand account of how the process impacts all KPIs and how SafeStart has become a family affair. | |||
| S6Ep10 The SafeStart Client Portal | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:11:13 | |
What is SafeStart's Client Portal? (A new suite of SafeStart tools!) The three areas every successful implementation should focus on. | |||
| S6Ep9 Consultant Spotlight: Pete Batrowny | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:12:21 | |
Returning guest, Pete Batrowny, joins Danny to talk about himself this time when the consultant spotlight is turned to shine on him. Pete gives some insight as to the personal value he finds in SafeStart and how it can impact something as simple as your coffee order.
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| S6Ep8 SafeStart Capabilities | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:27:54 | |
The Vice President of Sales discusses how SafeStart the process and SafeStart the company are two different entities and breaks down all of the working parts that not only achieve injury reductions but also the driving factors behind company climate, culture, how to attain engagement and improve KPIs. Make sure you're getting the most from your investment by utilizing all the tools available to you. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S6Ep7 Psychological Safety | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:29:24 | |
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| S6Ep6 SIFs Prevention | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:43:08 | |
Danny sits down with two of SafeStart's thought leaders to discuss serious injuries and fatalities and why the SafeStart Human Factors Framework should be a key component in every SIF toolbox. Host: Danny Smith Guests: Teg Matthews and Pete Batrowny | |||
| S6Ep5 The Year Ahead in Safety | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:10:00 | |
Instead of reflecting on the past year, Tim takes a look into the year ahead and maps out some safety topics for each upcoming month of 2022. Grab your calendar and your notepad, Tim reviews dates and provides training tips you won't want to miss. As an added bonus, here are some additional resources that go along with what Tim talked about in this episode. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff | |||
| S12Ep15 JSAs/JHAs More Than Something to Pencil-Whip | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:29:07 | |
Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your safety practices at work and everyday life, turning your JSAs/JHAs into a 24-hour mindset! | |||
| S6Ep4 Consultant Spotlight: Keith Carpenter | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:18:18 | |
This episode will have the consultant spotlight shine on Keith Carpenter. Keith will explain how SafeStart offered personal accountability for him and his daughter who is off in college and how an accidental chemical release led to his largest SafeStart class ever! | |||
| S6Ep3 Holiday Stress! | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:09:39 | |
'Tis the season to be jolly! But we understand better than anyone that it's also the season for stress, fatigue, frustration, and even depression. Want to know how to get ahead of those not-so-jolly states? In this episode, Danny reveals how SafeStart can make this holiday season enjoyable for everyone! | |||
| S6Ep2 SafeStart heads South...WAY South! | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:25:11 | |
Where there are people, there is human error and the need for SafeStart. In this episode, Danny chats with the man who brought SafeStart to the only continent with no permanent human habitation. Find out why SafeStart was needed in Antarctica! Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S6Ep1 Tis' The Season for Winter Safety Tips | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:18:53 | |
Old Man Winter is making his way back into our lives once again. While the colloquialism personifies winter, Tim will also draw your attention to the human elements of the associated risks the season brings. Tune in for some personal safety advice for the cold winter months that apply on the job, at home, and on the road. | |||
| S5Ep16 Safety versus Production | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:17:33 | |
Since the advent of OSHA, the pitting of safety against production has been an ongoing battle. But the good news is, it doesn't have to be either-or. You can have both by looking through the lens of the Human Factors Framework. | |||
| S5Ep14 Daylight Savings Time and Performance | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:45:30 | |
What do Daylight Savings Time, performance, and Martian time have to do with each other? Danny and New York Best Selling Author Rodd Wagner discuss. | |||
| S5Ep13 Return of The Trainers Guide | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:21:59 | |
Want to improve your personal training skills? SafeStart's has revisited their trainer's guide, it provides facilitator tools to reach maximum impact and reveals things like how to build trust with your class and the secret to overcoming those pesky butterflies that endlessly flutter before you deliver training. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Pandora Bryce, PhD | |||
| S5Ep12 Leading SafeStart Well! | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:15:12 | |
As a leader, don't you wish you had someone with proven results to tell you how to protect your ROI? Well, your wish has been granted! This episode will provide the five keys to leading successful safety implementation. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S5Ep10 Baking SafeStart into your Culture: Three Ingredients you must have! | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:24:26 | |
You’ve got the ingredients (SafeStart) but do you know which recipe to follow to ensure success? Rob McManis of Snohomish County PUD discusses his upcoming Human Factors Conference Session: Baking SafeStart Into the Culture of Your Business' Safety Pie. Host: Danny Smith | |||
| S5Ep11 Consultant Spotlight Mark MacLellan | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:16:29 | |
SafeStart is meant for all people, everywhere—regardless of industry, company, or position. Mark MacLellan has implemented SafeStart on four continents in over twenty-four languages and will bring a world of experience to your perception of culture and safety.
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| S12Ep14: Transforming Safety: How Small Observations Lead to Big Changes | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:06:07 | |
Ever wonder how small, personal observations can lead to massive safety improvements? Today on SafeTalk with SafeStart turning most of your team into an army of risk identifiers making your facility safer for all. | |||
| S5Ep9 Ergonomics and SafeStart | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:25:06 | |
The first thing people think of when they hear ergonomics in the workplace is anti-fatigue mats or proper desk setup to reduce discomfort. But it's so much more than that. Dr. Robert Canon explains how SafeStart serves as PPE for the mind when it comes to ergonomic injuries. | |||
| S5Ep8 Consultant Spotlight: Teena Blount | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:10:45 | |
This week Ms. Teena Blount steps into our Consultant's Spotlight. Hear how her love of beignets, emergency medical services background, and family all added up to a career with SafeStart! | |||
| S5Ep7 Consultant Spotlight: Kip Boggs | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:22:48 | |
| S5Ep6 A Human Factors Conference Update | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:09:30 | |
This update brings back Lara Russell to the podcast. Lara shares an update for the Human Factors Conference in Kissimmee, Florida February 8-9 2022. In this update, Lara will share what to expect, who should come, and a Covid 19 update. | |||
| S5Ep5 Consultant Spotlight: Jim Vernon | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:20:35 | |
In this episode, Tim sits down with Jim Vernon to hear his SafeStart origin story. Jim also shares an impact story that further motivates him to do what he does. | |||
| S5Ep4 Stress Exercises | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:27:01 | |
Danny sits down with Psychologist Dr. DJ Moran to discuss the stress of everyday life, why it exists and what we can do about it! | |||
| S5Ep3 Napping at work? | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:27:46 | |
Yes! You can nap your way to a safer and more productive enterprise! Danny sits down with the Nap Ninja Ms. Cara Moore. | |||
| S5Ep2 Consultant Spotlight Mike McLaughlin | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:22:32 | |
We kick off a new SafeTalk with SafeStart series designed to give our listeners insight as to the vast array of talent, diversity of backgrounds, and expertise of our consulting team. Danny gets us started by interviewing Mike McLaughlin and we found out how SafeStart found him! | |||
| S5Ep1 How Soon We Forget | 28 Aug 2021 | 00:16:07 | |
Pearl Harbor, The JFK Assassination, 9/11, Covid Pandemic, The Complacency Drift and Safety Systems. Danny takes on important lessons learned as well as the mundane or routine things we have to recall every day in this thoughtful episode. | |||
| S4Ep16 Stories from the Masters: Football and the Ladder! | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:16:56 | |
Our Stories from the Masters series continues with Mr. Jack Jackson. Jack recalls how he learned his wife spoke French and how hanging Christmas lights hurt luckily only his pride. | |||
| S12Ep13: 25 Years of SafeStart and What We've Learned | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:26:54 | |
As SafeStart turns 25, we share what we've learned in the last quarter of a century and the solutions we've developed to those challenges. | |||
| S4Ep15 Best Training Practices: A Chat with two Pros | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:23:39 | |
Ever wonder what to do with individuals who interrupt your training session? Or who should you get on board before you launch any initiative? Tim is joined by fellow Senior Consultant Gary Higbee for a candid discussion of these and many more training best practices! | |||
| S4Ep14 SafeStart Orientation: Contractors and New Hires | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:06:59 | |
We are often asked, when should I invest the time and money into training the SafeStart process in contractors and new hires? The answer may come as a shock! | |||
| S4Ep13 Safety in the Cubicle Jungle | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:17:18 | |
Danny presents important information to navigate office safety and that twisted hazardous area the cubicle jungle. There's a lot more hidden risk than you may have imagined. If you have ever heard the question "Why do I have to attend safety training?" from your office personnel this podcast is for you! | |||