Explore every episode of the podcast The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety
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| Safety Management Systems: Streamlining Processes for Continuous Improvement | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:13:23 | |
Safety management is a dynamic field, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for professionals in the industry. The ever-changing nature of the job can be both exciting and overwhelming, akin to juggling delicate glass balls, each representing a critical aspect of safety. In this fast-paced environment, the key to success lies in implementing effective Safety Management Systems (SMS) that streamline processes and foster continuous improvement. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/120 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Unlocking Accountability: How Data Drives a Safer Workplace | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:14:36 | |
In workplace safety, creating an effective safety program hinges on a crucial element: accountability. A robust accountability system not only ensures adherence to policies and procedures but also leads to overall improvement in efficiency, quality, and proactive safety practices. However, the challenge arises when teams fail to hold individuals accountable. This is where the concept of a "data-driven safety culture" comes into play, transforming how organizations approach safety and accountability. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/119 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| 3 Key Concepts in the Psychology of Safety | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
Most of the time, people think that safety is all about complying with government regulations. Well, it's true that we do need to comply. But, psychology is essential in order for safety compliance. Why? Well, tune in to this episode where we dive deep into the reasons why. Links Mentioned:
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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Do You Manage a Safety Team of One? | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:20:08 | |
When every other department in your organization has a lot of people, but you only have one, how do you manage your team? Listen to the episode and I’ll give you my strategies for success!
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/20 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Design 2020 Business Goals as a Safety Manager | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:30:36 | |
As a safety professional, every workplace should have safety goals that they are working toward every year. Maybe you update them every three months, every six months, or once per year – but you have to have goals in place. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the steps I use to set goals for safety success. For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/19 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Is the Back Brace Policy the Best Option for Your Business? | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:18:11 | |
I have been a safety professional for over 20 years and I love talking about the back brace argument. Why? Because after 20 years, I’m still on the fence. This is a controversial subject and with good reason so join me as we walk through the pros and cons of back braces (with a little input about ankle braces as well!) For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/18 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Get Employees Involved in Safety | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:17:43 | |
When you start involving employees in your safety program they become more engaged, energized and excited about safety. The idea is not just to involve them in a mandatory way, but to make them WANT to be involved. Safety is not a necessary evil. Your employees can and should be excited about safety. So, how do you get employees involved in your safety program?
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/17 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Determine the True Cost of Accidents and Injuries | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:33:51 | |
So many times when an accident happens we look at the direct cost that comes in the form of medical bills or repair estimates. The actual cost of medical services needed to take care of an injury might not be much, but when you take the time to look at the big picture, you recognize that the cost is much higher. Why? Because there are indirect costs involved. Today, I’m challenging you to get in the habit of quantifying those costs.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/16 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Different Ways to Use a Job Hazard Analysis | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:21:49 | |
JHA’s are living documents and should be in active use in your facility. They break a job task down into steps and then for every step associate the hazards for those steps and how to mitigate them. The common use for a JHA is for training and possibly for a pre-operation review. But there is so much more you can do with a JHA.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/15 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Effectively Organize Your Safety Training Records | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:31:11 | |
I’ve been using a method of recordkeeping for 10+ years and today, I get to share it with you. It’s a little different than what you might be used to, but whether you have 20 or 800 employees, this method will save you so much time. I’m sure of it. Have an open mind, because my goal is to blow your mind with this simple technique that will put hours back in your day.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/14 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Shift Expectations and Achieve Safety Excellence | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:24:35 | |
Often our expectations are set way too low. Do you ever feel like you can’t get your employees to do what you want them to do? Or…they only ever come in at the 70% compliance mark, and you’ve come to believe that’s just normal? To meet the goals we want, especially in safety, we have to raise our expectations so that people will rise to meet them. Join me in this episode as we talk about how your expectations affect the success of your safety program and how you can pursue 100% compliance – no matter what. For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/13 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| The Basics of Employee Committees | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:22:50 | |
Employee committees are an excellent way to get employees involved in your safety program. When employees are involved, it improves morale, reduces turnover, increases productivity, and so much more. Today, I just want to go over the bird’s eye view of employee committee structures. Stay tuned for an upcoming opportunity to learn in-depth with me how to create your own employee committee.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/12 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Operant & Conditioned Adult Learning Principles is Used in Safety | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:31:31 | |
80% of the safety manager’s job is getting workers to understand and follow safety rules. What if you looked at this as building habits instead? There is some interesting research on learning that can be applied to safety. In this show, we talk about habit formation, conditioned learning, and operant learning. These techniques are the basis of behavior-based safety.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/11 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Management Support for Safety: How You Ask Makes All The Difference | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:19:02 | |
Getting the support of your management team can be quite tricky and frustrating. Because what usually happens is, they leave everything to us to solve a compliance issue but when it's time to implement the plan, they don't do what we want them to do. But have you thought about that, maybe, it's the way you ask. Tune in to this episode as we talk more about this. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/109 Links Mentioned:
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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How to Launch a Written Safety Program They Will Follow | 01 Oct 2019 | 00:23:51 | |
Written safety programs are a big part of our jobs. I have learned that when you use collaboration with employees and managers, you get a better program. And, it is a program that is easier to get people to support. In this week’s episode, I go over my 10 steps to creating a successful safety program.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/10 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Create a Safety Culture | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:30:01 | |
Safety culture is the way you do business and how you work within your operation. Culture is tightly related to management support. Here are 10 quick and easy tips to that you should use every day to build safety culture at your facility
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/9 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Bridging the Gap: Safety Expert vs. Safety Police | 17 Sep 2019 | 00:23:40 | |
Safety programs cannot be managed through fear. Employees will hide things and not report issues when the safety manager is also the safety police. Front line supervisors are the enforcers of safety. Safety Managers are the subject matter experts. Let's talk about how to bridge the gap when you are stuck being both.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/8 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| The Broken Window Theory Applied to Safety | 10 Sep 2019 | 00:28:02 | |
The broken window theory applies to way more than just criminology and NYC. You can see it in action in your everyday life. You can use this theory to your advantage. By applying it in the workplace, you can reduce your accidents and improve productivity at the same time.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/7 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Should You Get an Occupational Safety Certification | 03 Sep 2019 | 00:32:33 | |
When you are starting out in the safety profession, the question of what degrees or certifications to get are inevitable. In this episode, I take you through my journey and give you advice on how to avoid the pitfalls I experienced. We talk about colleges, spotting the best certifications to get, and what to plan for in the future. Never stop investing in your own education - its the best thing you can do for yourself.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/6 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Action Plan to Success and Smash Your Safety Goals | 27 Aug 2019 | 00:40:32 | |
Setting a safety goal it only the first step. A goal without a plan is just a dream. In this week's show notes, there is a free safety action plan template to help you get started in creating a detailed plan on how to smash all your safety goals. We go over step-by-step how to create the plan, who to involve and how to make sure it is kept on track. This is a game-changer in safety goals and will make your life so much easier. For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/5 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Simple Tweaks You Need to Know Before Talking to Management | 20 Aug 2019 | 00:30:12 | |
A major task in creating a safety culture is to build relationships with everyone you work with, but especially the management team. This may mean having to present your ideas to a team of executives as well as operators. Your approach and communication style has a big impact on the outcomes. These small tweaks from how you present information, appearance, and word choice can make it easier to connect with the people who can help you achieve your safety goals.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/4 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Solving the Leadership Accountability Challenge | 13 Aug 2019 | 00:30:16 | |
Accountability is a current buzzword, but many organizations don't know or understand how to do it or what it means. This week we talk about the easy process of commitment, training, consequence, authority, and consistency that will improve your safety program and actually change your employee's behaviors for good. The biggest issue is that most safety managers lack the authority to enforce accountability. I got you covered with techniques you can use even when you have no right to impose consequences.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/3 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| My Safety Management Philosophy | 13 Aug 2019 | 00:33:25 | |
Expanding on my introduction episode, I wanted to start off this podcast with a discussion about my beliefs about how workplace safety programs should be managed. We discuss the where safety fits in an organization, the role & responsibilities of the safety manager, and who are the safety police.
For this week's show notes and links go to www.thesafetygeek.com/2 -------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Safety Geek Introduction | 20 Jul 2019 | 00:20:02 | |
Welcome to the Safety Geek Podcast. A show about workplace safety and how to manage safety programs. We get into the psychology of safety, effective safety leadership, and behavior-based safety programs. In this introduction episode, I discuss what the podcast is about and a little about me and my background.
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Simple Steps To Calculating The Return on Investment of Safety | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:20:14 | |
Convincing your management team to invest in a safety program is challenging. And it will become harder if you justify it with regulation compliance. Instead, you need to show them the value of safety. Tune in to this episode as we talk about simple steps on how to show the value of safety using ROI. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/108 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Safety Positively Impacts The Entire Company | 29 May 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
I always say that safety is the most important department in a company because it is the only department that positively affects all the other departments. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why, and the right way to demonstrate the value of safety. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/107 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Effective Safety Programs Are About More Than Accident Reduction | 22 May 2023 | 00:16:17 | |
Safety improvements are easily approved and implemented in a company that has a large number of accidents and claims. However, once you've lowered it to an average number in the industry, getting support for your improvement projects is hard. The management team doesn't want to do more. Tune in to this episode as we talk about how you can change that. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/106 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Investing In Safety Gives Companies A Positive Return On Investment | 15 May 2023 | 00:15:36 | |
Many believe that safety is not a profit center. Most executives believe that it is an expenditure. While many veteran safety professionals say that it merely generates savings. However, I think safety does not merely generate savings but also improves the company's profits. Tune in to this episode to know more. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/105 Links Mentioned:
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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How The Value Of A Safety Program Increased Company Revenue | 08 May 2023 | 00:20:11 | |
It's challenging to convince your management team to make changes based on safety. And that is because you might be presenting safety the wrong way in terms of accidents and claims. Because of this, they might miss out on the value of safety. Tune in to this episode to know more about shifting how you speak about safety and put it in terms of company value. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/104 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Conducting A Safety Kaizen To Build Engagement In Your Safety Program | 01 May 2023 | 00:20:58 | |
You've probably heard of Kaizen, a continuous process used to improve business operations. Although this technique is usually used in manufacturing, did you know that you can also use it for safety? Tune in to this episode to know more about how you can apply it in your company. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/103 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How To Use Your Break Room To Engage Employees In Safety | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:16:45 | |
Opportunities for employee engagement are everywhere. So, you might be missing a great opportunity if you aren't using your breakrooms for engagement. And no, I'm not joking, breakrooms are great locations to engage your employees. Tune in to this episode as we talk about how you can do it. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/102 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Small Steps Count When Increasing Employee Engagement in Safety | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:18:59 | |
When talking about employee engagement, it's common to think about big events, initiatives, or other projects. We tend to think about these things because we want to engage employees, if not all, most of them. However, engagement doesn't always have to be big, it can also be small. Tune in to this episode as we talk about why small engagements matter and some ways how you can do it. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/101 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Safety Managers Fall Into The Artificial Authority Trap | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:12:21 | |
In the job of safety management, professionals often find themselves caught in a paradox. Despite being appointed to oversee safety, they lack the authority to enforce it. This dilemma is what we refer to as the "Artificial Authority Trap." In this episode, we'll explore the nuances of this trap and how safety managers can navigate through it to become effective influencers and leaders. Links Mentioned:
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| Getting Safety Committee Volunteers Who Want To Be There | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:17:55 | |
Getting employees to volunteer for the safety committee is hard. Oftentimes, you'll hear a lot of reasons why they don't want to. So, instead of getting volunteers, you'll get voluntolds, people who were forced to become a member. Tune in to this episode where we talk about the common reasons they don't want to join and how to respond in order to convince them. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/100 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Employee Engagement Must Be More Than a Safety Committee | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:20:22 | |
You might think that employee engagement should always be formal. That thinking is partly correct because when people volunteer in committees, attend training, and follow safety procedures, that is engagement. Yet, you shouldn't limit yourself to that perspective if you want to increase employee engagement. Tune in to this episode to know why and some ideas on engaging employees outside the formal ways. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/99 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Employee Engagement Makes Safety Management Easy | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:21:01 | |
There are a lot of factors that may affect the success of your safety programs. But, I think none comes close to the impact of employee engagement. Tune in to this episode, where I'll talk about why that is and how you can make employees actively engage in your programs. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/98 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| The Simple Trick To Getting Job Offers in Safety Management | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:20:16 | |
I always get the job offer after I'm interviewed. The reason I'm saying this is not to brag, but rather, to convince those safety professionals that are finding it hard to land a job offer. Tune in to this episode where I'll talk about why and how I always get that job offer. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/97 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| 5 Key Elements To A Great Safety Manager Resume | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:17:21 | |
If you want to land that job you want, it is crucial to get through that first step-to get invited for a one-on-one interview. You can accomplish that using your resume. So, please tune in to this episode where I talk about 5 essential considerations when refreshing your resume. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/96 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Changing Jobs Can Help Your Safety Career | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:16:50 | |
There is a common belief that to succeed in your career, staying in a good company and climbing that corporate ladder is the way to go. That loyalty pays off in the long run. However, this is not true anymore. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/95 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| 3 Steps To Planning Your Continuing Education For Safety Professionals | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:16:12 | |
Don't make the same mistake that I did which slowed down my career progress. And that is not planning for your continuing education as a safety manager. Tune in to this episode as we talk about why it's important and how to do it the right way. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/94 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Why You Don't Need A Degree In Safety To Succeed In Safety Management | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:20:46 | |
So, you got into safety and realized that it's a great career and that there is an enormous potential to earn more. You might think that earning that degree in a career is the key to that. But the truth is, it's not what you need right now. Tune in to this episode, where we'll talk about the two most important things that will get you that high salary even without a college degree. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/93 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| The 5 Stages In The Career Journey of a Safety Manager | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:21:06 | |
In our career path, there might be various titles and job descriptions. But, based on the experiences of myself and others, we all undergo certain stages in our careers. In this episode, we'll talk about each one of those stages, so you'll know where you are in your safety career as well as what steps you can do to ensure that you move on to the next stage. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/92 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Safety Assessments Led To A Double-Digit Injury Reduction In 6 Months | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:22:50 | |
Sometimes, you might find yourself drowning in paperwork due to high numbers of accidents and insurance claims. And because of this, you might find yourself focused on just settling these instead of finding ways to improve safety and reduce the number of accidents and injuries. So, tune in to this episode where I talk about how I use Safety Assessment to drastically reduce the number of injuries. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/91 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| How Workplace Safety and Accountability Shape a Positive Culture | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:19:58 | |
In the world of workplace safety, the phrase "Workplace Safety and Accountability" stands out as a crucial factor in shaping a positive organizational culture. There are many intricacies of accountability and, when done correctly, it can contribute in fostering a safer and more productive work environment. In this episode, we discuss how to create a culture of accountability and why YOU cannot be the Safety Police.
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Safety Assessments Help You Reduce Injuries And Improve Safe Work Behaviors | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:13:06 | |
To closely monitor compliance in my safety programs, I use a secret weapon: safety assessments. This tool let's me know how much the company follows the safety policies, procedures, and programs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about safety assessments and how you can use them more effectively. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/90 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Quality Safety Data Can Shine A Light On The True Cause Of Accidents | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:16:28 | |
Sometimes, even though you've put in the work to protect everyone while working, there will still be instances that make you feel angry. For example, workers choosing not to follow safety policies. Because of this, when accidents happen, we may feel that the root cause is their non-compliance. But, this is not the true root cause. So, tune in to this episode as we talk about how data can guide you identify the real cause. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/89 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Using Safety Data To Take The Emotions Out of Safety Policies | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:19:05 | |
There are many possible things that could happen on a workday of a safety manager. Emergencies, demands, and issues might pop up anywhere and anytime. And due to these things, your emotions can drive what you do every day and lead you to become an ineffective safety manager. Tune in to this episode because we'll talk about how data can help prevent emotions from interfering with your work. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/88 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Don't Create Safety Policies Because Of An Accident | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:25:53 | |
When accidents happen, you might get pressured into creating safety policies to prevent them from happening again in the future. However, making policies this way can make your job harder. Please tune in to this episode, where we discuss why you shouldn't let accidents drive your safety policies. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/87 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Why You Need to Implement A Data-Driven Safety Program | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:19:18 | |
Decisions are vital to our job as safety professionals. But how do you make the best decisions? Do you let data guide you? In this episode, we'll talk about why it's important to make data-driven decisions. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/86 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||
| Why Creating Safety Improvements In A Bubble Leads To Problems | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:17:33 | |
Honestly, doing everything by yourself is fast and efficient. I'm sure that you know this too. But, doing it yourself actually makes your job harder to do. In this episode, we'll talk more about this by comparing two actual safety programs that I've assisted with during my time as a Regional Safety Manager. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/85 Links Mentioned:
-------- 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. Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter Follow me @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/ | |||