The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety – Details, episodes & analysis

This podcast explores the challenges with traditional safety goal setting and presents ethical strategies that focus on controllable actions. Learn how reframing safety goals with a data-driven, action-oriented approach can improve safety culture and reduce workplace injuries. Gain insights into best practices for setting measurable safety goals and fostering accountability at all organizational levels.

Links Mentioned:

•  Safety Leadership Academy
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Safety Goals
• 01:11 Reflecting on the Past Year
• 02:55 The Problem with Traditional Safety Goals
• 04:53 Ethical and Control Issues in Safety Goals
• 11:31 Actionable Steps for Effective Safety Goals
• 16:51 Setting Personal and Organizational Goals
• 25:40 Conclusion and Looking Forward

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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This episode explores how traditional safety program structures limit engagement and offers a step-by-step guide to redesign roles and processes. Discover strategies to redistribute responsibilities, strengthen supervisor safety capabilities, and create meaningful employee participation. Learn why building influence over authority leads to sustainable safety improvements and how to measure continuous progress.

Read the full show notes at https://thesafetygeek.com/137

Links Mentioned:

• Artificial Authority Trap
• Solving the Leadership Accountability Problem

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Supervisor Involvement in Safety
• 00:57 Greeting and Personal Anecdote
• 01:23 Defining the Role of Frontline Supervisors in Safety
• 03:06 Challenges Faced by Supervisors
• 03:52 Tip 1: Integrate Safety into Daily Tasks
• 06:14 Tip 2: Combine Safety with Quality and Operations
• 08:32 Tip 3: Shadow Supervisors Regularly
• 09:51 Tip 4: Empower Employees
• 13:25 Tip 5: Conduct Regular Supervisor Meetings
• 17:27 Conclusion and Call to Action

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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In this episode, explore the transformative experiences of Wesley Sanchez, a Safety Management Academy graduate. Wesley shares his journey from feeling isolated in his safety management role to gaining confidence and achieving significant career advancements. He discusses the invaluable lessons from the academy, including building a safety culture and enhancing communication with management. Wesley also highlights the financial benefits and personal growth he's achieved since completing the program. Gain insights into the practical applications of the academy's teachings and how they can lead to career success and improved workplace safety standards.

Read Wesley's case study in the show notes at: https://thesafetygeek.com/128

Links Mentioned:

• Safety Management Academy

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Safety Management Academy
• 01:58 Special Interview with Wesley Sanchez
• 03:18 Wesley's Career Journey Before the Academy
• 04:51 Goals and Achievements with the Academy
• 06:08 Challenges and Career Transition
• 09:28 Impact of the Academy on Wesley's Career
• 11:54 Future Goals and Final Thoughts

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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Most people might shake their head when I say that a zero incident rate is possible. This is definitely a possibility as long as you take continuous steps to achieve that goal. Check out this week's episode to find out what those steps are. 

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/38 

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It’s no secret that the Safety Department and Operations Department are always in an ongoing battle. In this week's episode we will talk about the importance of these two departments compromising. 

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/37 

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One thing Safety Managers often struggle with are safety leading indicators. There are two major indicators that you should be looking at, one on a monthly basis and one on a weekly basis. In today’s episode, we’ll look at how to use both to identify your problem areas.

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/36 

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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This week's topic may come as a surprise to you. I’m discussing the reason why safety regulations should actually be your last concern. There are two main reasons why I am saying this. Check out this week’s podcast to find out what those reasons are. 

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/35 

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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Congratulations on becoming a Safety Manager! I hope you will love the position as much as I do. If you need some tips on what the next steps are, I got you! Check out this podcast for suggestions on what you should do now that you're in the role. 

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/34 

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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Companies may think they are doing the right thing by promoting someone within the company, but this isnt always the case. If someone with no safety experience is promoted into safety, it can cause a lot of issues not only for the company but for the employee as well. Join me for this week's episode to learn more about treating safety as a profession and not a promotion!

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/33 

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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Have you ever wondered what the value of Safety Management was for a company? You’ll probably be surprised at how much safety affects other departments within an organization. Join me for this week's episode to learn more about safety within a company!

For this week's show notes and links go to https://thesafetygeek.com/32 

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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